Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Aspiring Philanthropist Sees So Much Potential for Good - Wayne, NJ Patch

Aspiring Philanthropist Sees So Much Potential for Good - Wayne, NJ Patch: "Scaglione’s desire to assist those less fortunate than her stems from several experiences she’s had this year. She traveled to the Dominican Republic on a mission trip to help Haitian refugees. She is also collecting toys and games and sending them to an orphanage in Haiti."

Jubilee Center and Camp Kum-Ba-Yah get donation | The News & Advance

Jubilee Center and Camp Kum-Ba-Yah get donation | The News & Advance: "A group of area teenagers picked Jubilee Family Development Center for this year’s $10,000 Youth Philanthropy Award on behalf of the Greater Lynchburg Community Trust and Wachovia Bank. They chose Camp Kum-Ba-Yah Inc. for an additional $5,000 donation."

Monday, April 25, 2011

Foster spirit of charity in children | Business | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California

Foster spirit of charity in children | Business | PE.com | Southern California News | News for Inland Southern California: "The youngster's donation is typical of the humanitarian outpouring that has occurred since the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan. From swimathons and bake-offs to tennis shoe collections and clothing drives, the influence of children on giving to the stricken nation can be clearly seen.

According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, Americans donated more than $161 million to Japan in March. Nearly two-thirds of that money -- in small and large sums -- has been raised by the American Red Cross."

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Corporate Social Responsibility and Starbucks

The Nonprofit Quarterly | @npquarterly | Corporate Social Responsibility and Starbucks: "The press coverage is a little thin on the gourmet corporate retailer’s philanthropy. Like many corporations in recent years, Starbucks leads with the community service volunteer hours of its employees, counting 191,000 hours through partners such as the HandsOn Network. The corporation also makes “Youth Action Grants” to get young people to devote hundreds of thousands of hours to community service,"

Selena Gomez on UNICEF, Giving Back, and Growing Up - Audrea Soong - Flashing Lights - Forbes

Selena Gomez on UNICEF, Giving Back, and Growing Up - Audrea Soong - Flashing Lights - Forbes: "Selena has found a philanthropic alliance with UNICEF that seems to benefit them both. ”Whenever I explain to people about going on my trip, I always end up saying that I left Africa gaining more than I did for those kids because I felt incredibly humble,” she says as we discuss the Celebrity Tap Project, a program that focuses on the lifesaving importance of clean water worldwide."

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Kid philanthropists: Charity begins at grade school - The Globe and Mail

Kid philanthropists: Charity begins at grade school - The Globe and Mail: "For Mark Mannarn, coming up with the concept for his charity event was simple. “I love hockey. And I hate cancer,” the 12-year-old says.

The result? Minor Hockey Fights Cancer, Feel Like a Pro Day, in Toronto"

Friday, April 15, 2011

AFP-NNE Demont Scholarship Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Youth in Philanthropy | Demont Associates: "Youth in Philanthropy

Download the 2011 nomination form for the AFP-NNE Demont Scholarship Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy. Forms are due May 16th.

This award recognizes service by an individual aged 8 to 17 who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in philanthropy. The winner will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship. Please see the nomination form for details."

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Is Your Nonprofit Connecting With Generation Z?

Is Your Nonprofit Connecting With Generation Z?: "I didn't even hear her speak, but just hearing the story moved me.

My daughter, who is a fundraiser, attended her local Association of Fundraising Professionals meeting recently. She said that she and her fellow fundraisers were charmed by a 13-year-old girl's story about raising money for charity."

Friday, April 08, 2011

Young Volunteers Are New Generation Of Savvy Entrepreneurs

Young Volunteers Are New Generation Of Savvy Entrepreneurs: "For a growing crop of teen and college philanthropists, typical young adult behavior takes a different twist.

Harvard sophomore Julie Zauzmer celebrated her 20th birthday by working the overnight shift at a homeless shelter, Boston.com reports."

Tuesday, April 05, 2011

Crisis in Japan: What can teens do to help? | syracuse.com

Crisis in Japan: What can teens do to help? | syracuse.com: "fter the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, teens sought ways to help out. Some organized drives in their school to collect money, some donated old jeans at local department stores to give to homeless teens in Haiti, and some texted a number on their phone to instantly donate $10 to the Red Cross. Knowing that we are thousands of miles away from these disasters, there are plenty of positive things we can do to help."

Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks young philanthropists - Fosters

Big Brothers Big Sisters seeks young philanthropists - Fosters: "PORTSMOUTH — Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Seacoast invites community members in their 20s and 30s to apply for a new initiative, 'Young Philanthropists for Mentoring,' also known as YP4M."

Monday, April 04, 2011

Study: 6 Actions That Grow Generous Kids, Future Donors- The NonProfit Times April 4, 2011

Study: 6 Actions That Grow Generous Kids, Future Donors- The NonProfit Times April 4, 2011: "Study: 6 Actions That Grow Generous Kids, Future Donors

What parents say and do when it comes to charitable giving and volunteering makes a big difference in the charitable activities of their children once those kids grow up. Parental behavior had tremendous influence – more than religion, politics, race, household income, or any other measured factors on the generosity of today’s Americans.

These findings are from Heart of the Donor, an in-depth study commissioned by Russ Reid Company of Pasadena, Calif., and conducted by Grey Matter Research & Consulting of Phoenix, Ariz."