Thursday, March 31, 2011

Play plants seed of giving

Play plants seed of giving: "elling entertaining tales to youngsters aged five to 12 is what Story Theatre does best, and now artistic director Jim Leard has created a new play for small fry -with a big theme.

The Victoria company, which has specialized in delivering fables, fun and frolics to kids for the past 30 years, calls the new show Stepping Up, inspired by the idea of philanthropy and volunteering."

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Jax Girl Collects Shoes To Help Japan - Jacksonville News Story - WJXT Jacksonville

Jax Girl Collects Shoes To Help Japan - Jacksonville News Story - WJXT Jacksonville: "JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Usually during spring break, kids spend time at the beach or playing with their friends, but one local girl is doing something much greater, she is collecting shoes for earthquake victims in Japan.

Six-year-old Midori Matsushima wanted to do something to help the people of Japan, and while she was doing it, she wanted to get others involved, too."

Monday, March 28, 2011

Delta Hospice helps youth learn about philanthropy

Delta Hospice helps youth learn about philanthropy: "Since 2007, the Delta Hospice Society has been pleased to support local students learning about philanthropy as part of the Toskan Foundation's Youth Philanthropy Initiative.

The initiative challenges Grade 10 students to engage in creating social change and growing compassionate communities."

Friday, March 25, 2011

�3000 boost for The Bungalow thanks to Youth Philanthropy Initiative - Local Headlines - Mearns Leader

�3000 boost for The Bungalow thanks to Youth Philanthropy Initiative - Local Headlines - Mearns Leader: "A STONEHAVEN care home has received a welcome funding boost, thanks to the efforts of three community-minded Mackie Academy pupils.

Fifth year students Arran Shoker, James Duncan and Joshua Myers formed the winning team in the school’s 2011 Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI), a scheme launched three years ago to encourage youngsters to engage with charities in their area and make a positive contribution to the community."

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Lockport students help feed hungry Will Co. seniors - Herald News

Lockport students help feed hungry Will Co. seniors - Herald News: "LOCKPORT — Students at St. Dennis School collected enough money last week to provide meals to three seniors for an entire year through the Meals on Wheels program."

Monday, March 21, 2011

NYU alternative break trips continue tradition of service abroad | NYU's Daily Student Newspaper

NYU alternative break trips continue tradition of service abroad | NYU's Daily Student Newspaper: "A group of NYU students made their way on an 10-hour trip to Punta Gorda, Belize, for a ProWorld experiential learning trip. On the day of their arrival, locals welcomed them with dancing and music, a fitting introduction to a week spent teaching topics such as diversity and conflict resolution to high school and middle school students and building septic tanks. In their downtime, the NYU group spent some time soaking in the sun on beautiful Sea-Glass Beach."

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

High School Group Honored with International Youth Philanthropy Award | PNNOnline.org

High School Group Honored with International Youth Philanthropy Award | PNNOnline.org: "The Minnesota Student Energy Project, a group created by students to raise awareness of energy conservation and reduce energy consumption at their high school, is the recipient of the 2011 Changing Our World/Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Ages 5-17, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)."

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Growing Younger: Youth Recruitment in an Aging Nonprofit Sector

Growing Younger: Youth Recruitment in an Aging Nonprofit Sector: "A rapidly aging Canadian workforce, coupled with a decline in birth rates, creates a looming challenge for employers across job sectors — that of replacing retirees.

In the nonprofit world, where limited funds and job insecurity are inevitable, the mean age of employees has reached an unparalleled 43.3. Despite increased competition among young graduates in the workforce, recruiting young staff for nonprofits has become particularly difficult — and exceedingly pressing.

Last summer the HR Council for the Nonprofit Sector released a report entitled Growing Younger: Tapping into the Talents of Early Career Employees, which examined the dearth of young people applying to nonprofits. It cited a 2009 Ipsos Reid study that found only 2% of the 16 to 27-year-old Canadians surveyed viewed the nonprofit sector as a desirable field."

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Ferbane student to embark on Calcutta charity work - Community - Offaly Express

Ferbane student to embark on Calcutta charity work - Community - Offaly Express: "Together he and his team will provide over 30,000 hours of service through a ten week programme in India and Kenya. They will provide teaching assistance to over 100 teachers improving the education of over 2,000 children in the developing world. Justin will be a member of the team travelling to the DAS (Development Action Society) training centre in South East Kolkata (Calcutta)."

Wednesday, March 09, 2011

Nonprofit Asks Local Teens to Showcase Their Good Deeds - Naperville, IL Patch

Nonprofit Asks Local Teens to Showcase Their Good Deeds - Naperville, IL Patch: "Giving DuPage is kicking off its first video contest and encouraging teenagers to share their love for volunteerism on camera. Students can submit videos through April 8 explaining why they volunteer, where they volunteer and what they like about it."

Friday, March 04, 2011

BHS girl named Young Philanthropist of the year | Bermuda NEWS

BHS girl named Young Philanthropist of the year | Bermuda NEWS: "BHS student Mariangela Bucci has been named the 2011 Young Philanthropist of the year for her work in the community.

Both her school and her mother nominated the 17-year-old student who has worked heavily with environmental group Greenrock, where she initiated the Green Harvest Project."