Monday, December 02, 2013

Greencastle Banner-Graphic: Local News: Seventh-grade philanthropy essay winner announced (12/01/13)

Greencastle Banner-Graphic: Local News: Seventh-grade philanthropy essay winner announced (12/01/13): Jonathon DeHaan, a student in Caitlynn Bryan's class at South Putnam High School, is the grand prize winner of the Putnam County Community Foundation's 2013 Darrell Wiatt Family Philanthropy Essay Contest.

Jonathon's prize winning essay, "Philanthropy in a Nutshell," described his grandmother, Brenda McCullough, as being the philanthropist he admires most because of her wish to help mankind become smarter, wiser and stronger.

Outstanding Young Philanthropic Volunteer Awardee | Connecting Point | N...

High school students work to fight child abuse � Philanthropy North Carolina

High school students work to fight child abuse � Philanthropy North Carolina: RALEIGH, N.C. — The first week in December, at assemblies for all 2,700 students, leaders of the student council at Enloe High School in Raleigh will talk about child abuse and how students can help fight it.

The assemblies are part of a student council project to raise awareness about the issue, and to raise $50,000 to support SAFEchild, a child abuse prevention agency.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

GPS Senior Anna Carroll Receives Philanthropy Award - 11/26/2013 - Chattanoogan.com

GPS Senior Anna Carroll Receives Philanthropy Award - 11/26/2013 - Chattanoogan.com: GPS Senior Anna Carroll Receives Philanthropy Award
Tuesday, November 26, 2013

GPS Senior Anna Carroll was honored with the Youth in Philanthropy Award at a luncheon to honor the many volunteers and donors in the Chattanooga community who give of their time, talent, and treasure. Anna is the founder and chairperson of the nonprofit Corina Field Carroll Fund, named for her late mother, a pediatrician.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Teaching preschoolers about the importance of giving and being kind | MSU Extension

Teaching preschoolers about the importance of giving and being kind | MSU Extension: Busy families have an opportunity every day to teach about the difference between needs and wants and how gratitude includes giving as well as getting. Making time to teach that charity can be a habit and not a one-time event may seem like a monumental task for parents and caregivers who are busy with work and child rearing. Michigan State University Extension recommends encouraging children of some simple ways that families can integrate a “giving” attitude into their daily routine and way of life.

Gerardi named Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy - New Canaan News

Gerardi named Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy - New Canaan News: Janelle K. Gerardi, a New Canaan Girl Scout and the 2013 Gold Award recipient, has been named Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy as part of National Philanthropy Day in Connecticut.

Gerardi was recognized at the Connecticut Conference Awards Banquet at the Trumbull Marriott Nov. 15. The 2013 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy honor is given to an "individual or group of young people, ages 5 to 17, who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in philanthropy."

Friday, November 22, 2013

Honouring hearts of gold | Windsor Star

Honouring hearts of gold | Windsor Star: emy Allison may be only 10 years old, but she’s crammed a lot of giving into that short time.

The Grade 5 student at D.M. Eagle elementary school was honoured with the Youth in Philanthropy award as part of the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Canada South Chapter’s National Philanthropy Day Awards Ceremony held at Caesar’s Windsor.

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Teenage energy at Andrew Jackson High kicks off red kettle campaign | members.jacksonville.com

Teenage energy at Andrew Jackson High kicks off red kettle campaign | members.jacksonville.com: With repeated shouts of “whoo-hoo,” enthusiastic Andrew Jackson High School students kicked off the 2013 return to Jacksonville of The Salvation Army’s red kettle and bell Thursday.

In the school gym, the Jackson marching band, dance team, cheerleaders and other students joined a mascot called Captain Kettle for a raucous pep rally for the Red Kettle campaign, the nonprofit’s Christmas fundraising blitz to help the needy.

Students make push to end homelessness in Charleston

Charleston Regional Business Journal | Charleston, SC: When a group of Mount Pleasant middle-school students said they planned to raise $1.6 million for the homeless by selling recycled keys, a slight murmur rumbled across the room during the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon last week.

When the kids announced they had already raised $36,000 in a year and were planning on giving $5,00

Why charities need to embrace young volunteers | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional

Why charities need to embrace young volunteers | Voluntary Sector Network | Guardian Professional: Why charities need to embrace young volunteers
Young people get dismissed as too unskilled for volunteering, but charities should support them to safeguard their future

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Ozarks philanthropists honored for generosity | Springfield News-Leader | news-leader.com

Ozarks philanthropists honored for generosity | Springfield News-Leader | news-leader.com: Fourth-grader Madasyn Clark was excited when she learned she had been named the youth philanthropist of the year. But then she realized she didn’t know what a philanthropist is.

Friday, November 08, 2013

What It’s Like To Ring The Opening Bell For Twitter As A 9-Year-Old In A Bird Tutu | Fast Company | Business Innovation

What It’s Like To Ring The Opening Bell For Twitter As A 9-Year-Old In A Bird Tutu | Fast Company | Business Innovation: ut instead, when time came to pronounce Twitter public Thursday morning, a 9-year-old girl dressed in a “little bluebird” tutu dress appeared behind the bell. She is Vivienne Harr, who recently raised more than $100,000 to fight childhood slavery by spending 365 days behind a lemonade stand.

What is it like to be 9 and dressed in a bird dress at the New York Stock Exchange to open one of the biggest Internet IPOs in history?

Friday, November 01, 2013

New Kids on the Clock; Joe Saxton on the rise in youth volunteering and its impact on society | nfpSynergy

New Kids on the Clock; Joe Saxton on the rise in youth volunteering and its impact on society | nfpSynergy: Our recent research showed that volunteering among young people (16-24) has doubled over the last decade. In 2003, around 14% of young people had volunteered in the last 3 months and by 2013 this figured has reached 32% in our polling. Indeed, as recently as 2010 our data showed that only 16% were giving their time and after that we saw an almost continuous rise.

So what is causing this rise and what does it mean for young people and society

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Deerfield-Windsor students give back to Albany community | Albany Herald

Deerfield-Windsor students give back to Albany community | Albany Herald: ALBANY — As part of the school’s 50th anniversary, Deerfield-Windsor School elementary students did their part to give back to the community that has supported the school since it’s inception.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

The Untapped Power of Teenagers - Association Bisnow (DC)

The Untapped Power of Teenagers - Association Bisnow (DC): Sure, high school students need to know algebra and history, but LearnServe also thinks kids should know how to fix problems in their communities. The nonprofit teaches social entrepreneurship in DC-area public, private, and charter high schools. Select students work after school on creating social programs based on problems they're passionate about. LearnServe started a decade ago with an international focus, helping teachers and students

New Generation Taking Up Mantle of Grass-Roots Activism - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

New Generation Taking Up Mantle of Grass-Roots Activism - Philanthropy Today - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas:Public-television show Moyers & Company highlights the work of 19 post-baby boomers taking leadership roles with grass-roots groups tackling civil rights, social and economic justice, and environmental issues.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Special needs students perform at charity gala to raise funds - Channel NewsAsia

Special needs students perform at charity gala to raise funds - Channel NewsAsia: SINGAPORE: Fourteen special needs students from the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) Lee Kong Chian Gardens School sang their hearts out on Friday evening at the Community Chest Charity Gala to raise funds for 83 charities.

The total amount collected will largely go to funding programmes for beneficiaries supported by Community Chest.

Nine-year-old Sarah Chong, who has Down Syndrome, was the youngest member of the choir -- called The Super Trouper Choir -- to perform on Friday.

Greece boy, 8, nominated for Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser award - News - Greece Post - Greece, NY

Greece boy, 8, nominated for Outstanding Youth Volunteer Fundraiser award - News - Greece Post - Greece, NY: Luke was nominated by the Hochstein School of Music and Dance for his efforts in raising more than $2,000 for the school’s first 5K event in 2012. Only 7 years old at the time, Luke embraced social media tools and created a terrific multi-media effort on his PF5K Team Hochstein Crowdrise page. He posted a video of himself performing on YouTube, asking people who enjoyed his performance to donate to his project.

Greek Charity To Help Local Children

Greek Charity To Help Local Children: Greeks 4 Kids, an Isla Vista charity that uses resources from UCSB fraternities and sororities to aid organizations seeking to educate underprivileged children, plans to hold their second in-kind donation on Nov. 8 to benefit Storyteller Children’s Center, a local school for at-risk children.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Cherry Hill teen's lifelong chimpanzee philanthropy - Philly.com

Cherry Hill teen's lifelong chimpanzee philanthropy - Philly.com: An elementary-school library book that Jane Goodall wrote about chimpanzees inspired Amanda Ketterer to start raising money for the renowned author and anthropologist.

So the Cherry Hill student set up a lemonade stand in the front yard of her home and took in $5.50 from her parents, the sole customers.

That was in 2006. Amanda is now 15 and has raised nearly $15,000 to support the work of the Jane Goodall Institute,

“Kids’ Charity Farm Stand” Has a New Location! | The Rockland County Times

“Kids’ Charity Farm Stand” Has a New Location! | The Rockland County Times: The ‘Kids’ Charity Farm Stand’ is a model for how schools, community groups and municipalities can work together to teach children about all aspects of community health and their role in making a difference. Haverstraw Mayor Michael Kohut’s offer to relocate the farm stand to the Village Hall makes this project a true community effort,” said Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert, Rockland County Commissioner of Health.

High School Students Can Make a Difference! - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee

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High School Students Can Make a Difference! - PR Newswire - The Sacramento Bee: High School students can have an impact in the fight against blood cancers," states George Omiros, executive vice president, chief campaign and field development officer, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), the world's largest non-profit dedicated to blood cancer cures. "Last year alone, more than 4,000 high schools, along with 25,000 participating middle and elementary schools from across the United States and Canada, raised $27 million for our mission."

Friday, October 11, 2013

Read to Feed Online Workshops for Educators | Heifer International | Charity Ending Hunger And Poverty

Read to Feed Online Workshops for Educators | Heifer International | Charity Ending Hunger And Poverty: ave you implemented Read to Feed in your school, or maybe you are thinking about it? Educators and teachers can go online to learn how to effecitively implement Heifer International's Read to Feed program and connect with other teachers engage in the program though new online workshops.

The workshops will be interactive and informative, using Blackboard Collaborate to provide a classroom-style online learning environment.

Teaching kids about Philanthropy – Talk about it or show how it is done? | The Clockwork Muse

Teaching kids about Philanthropy – Talk about it or show how it is done? | The Clockwork Muse: On a recent trip to Dearborn, MI, this summer, I witnessed what could be considered the only model of teaching philanthropy for young Arab Americans. I met the team from the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP), an organizational affiliate of ACCESS in Dearborn, MI, the largest Arab-American philanthropic organization in the country. Titled Teen grant-making Initiative, this initiative aims to teach high school students how effective grant-making happens, by giving them access to grant-funds

Join us as we celebrate Charlotte County’s first National Philanthropy Day | charlotte.floridaweekly.com | Florida Weekly

Join us as we celebrate Charlotte County’s first National Philanthropy Day | charlotte.floridaweekly.com | Florida Weekly: Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy: An individual who is 20 years of age or younger and has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills in coordinating groups of volunteers for major fundraising projects for one or more nonprofit organizations. This person must also be able to motivate groups of volunteers for fundraising projects for the benefit of charitable institutions and a commitment to the advancement of philanthropy.

Caitlyn Lovelace started volunteering at just 9 years old, when she saw many needs within her community. She even created a nonprofit organization, Kids Creating Change, to organize youth to help improve the lives of children in our community. She is an inspiration to all of us.

Tuesday, October 08, 2013

allAfrica.com: Kenya: Teen Jets Off to Chicago Marathon for Blood Charity

allAfrica.com: Kenya: Teen Jets Off to Chicago Marathon for Blood Charity: Erica Njeri Gachoka jets off to the US tomorrow ahead of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon 2013. Erica has been sponsored by BloodLink Foundation to raise funds for the mobile blood units that will help in recruitment and mobilisation of blood donors to ensure sufficient safe blood for needy Kenyans.

Friday, October 04, 2013

Teenage Rebellion

Teenage Rebellion: ere I sit now, rebelling with my very presence in this office, the office on the fifth floor of the Jewish Federation of Chicago building, as the philanthropy intern, in a space typically occupied by full-time paid staff. I am treated as an equal, I am respected as a colleague; I am one of them. The position – a part time job redesigning teen philanthropy programs and assisting with philanthropy “boot camps” – was created for me. I am piloting an internship that will soon be filled by other teens rebelling for this cause, rebelling against our generational standards. I’m changing people’s minds about what a teenager is capable of doing – that is my rebellion.

Monday, September 23, 2013

Teens Living Philanthropy in the Bunks: B’nai B’rith Camp Teen Philanthropy Program

Teens Living Philanthropy in the Bunks: B’nai B’rith Camp Teen Philanthropy Program: Two years ago, I sat around a conference room table discussing with Board and community leaders about ways to integrate philanthropy into our B’nai B’rith Camp (BB Camp) summer overnight camping program. It was clear to us that our teens needed to learn more about the importance of philanthropy, and specifically through a Jewish lens. Although we had the vision, we struggled with the logistics – the how to’s, the implementation, and the marketing to the teens.

Friday, September 20, 2013

We Day Toronto 2013: Local and global difference-makers to flood ACC | Metro

We Day Toronto 2013: Local and global difference-makers to flood ACC | Metro: Thousands of young people who’ve helped to make the world a better place are ready to fill the Air Canada Centre on Friday for Free the Children’s annual We Day celebration. Youth who have made one positive local action and one positive global action are eligible to attend We Day.

Carrollwood teen wins youth philanthropy award for autism awareness event

Carrollwood teen wins youth philanthropy award for autism awareness event: A teenager’s dedication to helping those with autism has earned him the Tampa Jewish Family Services’ annual youth philanthropy award.

Friday, September 13, 2013

how to teach children about charity - OrlandoSentinel.com

how to teach children about charity - OrlandoSentinel.com: A study released Thursday by the United Nations Foundation and the Women’s Philanthropy Institute at Indiana University challenges some popular perceptions about charitable giving by our nation's youth. Specifically, the kids are much more charitable than you might have supposed.

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Merrillville girl’s fundraising for children’s hospital rewarded - Post-Tribune

Merrillville girl’s fundraising for children’s hospital rewarded - Post-Tribune: A charitable foundation that wanted to remain anonymous gave the dedicated young girl a $7,000 check for Riley, boosting this year’s total amount raised to a new high of $13,800 and her total over six years of fundraising for the hospital to more than $28,000, her mother, Jennifer Perryman, said.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

County nonprofits can apply for computer lab essentials -- Gazette.Net

County nonprofits can apply for computer lab essentials -- Gazette.Net: The Montgomery County Students Information Technology Foundation will award a refurbished computer lab to a county nonprofit.

The lab will consist of six reconditioned computers with operating systems, flat panel LCD monitors, keyboards, mice and one printer.

Monday, September 09, 2013

B'nai Tzedek Youth Foundation seeks Jewish teens for philanthropy | masslive.com

B'nai Tzedek Youth Foundation seeks Jewish teens for philanthropy | masslive.com: WEST SPRINGFIELD -- Jewish teens, in grades 9 through 12, are invited to apply to join the B'nai Tzedek Youth Foundation, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, where teens learn about, and participate in, philanthropy.

Thursday, September 05, 2013

Watford teens to help Mexican homebuilding charity (From Watford Observer)

Watford teens to help Mexican homebuilding charity (From Watford Observer): During the summer, for a donation of �5, you can arrange for a group of wooden animals to appear in your garden or the garden of a friend or neighbour.

The aptly named Mexican Menagerie are themed on South American animals.

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Preparing the Board Leaders of Tomorrow by Involving Youth in Governance Today - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Preparing the Board Leaders of Tomorrow by Involving Youth in Governance Today - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: Do you ever wonder where tomorrow’s board leaders will come from? How they will be prepared? Whether they will be as dedicated as the leaders of today? Identifying, recruiting, and preparing board members for the future, has always been a considerable undertaking for many nonprofits.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania (GSEP) has a tradition of training leaders and involving youth in governance. Its practices can provide a framework from which other nonprofit organizations can build a strong board now and in the future.

Monday, August 26, 2013

Southport Student Launches Charity to Benefit Animal Shelters - Giving - Fairfield, CT Patch

Southport Student Launches Charity to Benefit Animal Shelters - Giving - Fairfield, CT Patch: As the end of summer draws near, Southport student Elena Ault, 11, can consider her vacation a success.

Ault launched the charity "Pennies 4 Pounds" this month. Her goal with Pennies 4 Pounds is to raise money for animal shelters, humane societies, rescue groups, animal rights organizations, and pounds. She plans to fundraise through events like dog walks, lemonade stands, and car washes, as well as through the Pennies 4 Pounds website.

Friday, August 23, 2013

Dear Aleena: 5 Lessons From a New Dad to the Youngest Philanthropist | Adnan Mahmud

Dear Aleena: 5 Lessons From a New Dad to the Youngest Philanthropist | Adnan Mahmud: But your mother and I will not always be around to help you make these choices. As you get older, here are 5 lessons I have learned about philanthropy, to guide your own journey into giving:

New class gives Gulfport students experience in disaster relief - WLOX.com - The News for South Mississippi

New class gives Gulfport students experience in disaster relief - WLOX.com - The News for South Mississippi: GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) -

Gulfport students have a unique opportunity this year to take a more active role in disaster recovery. Gulfport High is the only school in Mississippi chosen to launch a study on how disasters affect people, especially children. The project will take teens into the community.

They were only eight-years-old when Hurricane Katrina struck.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Become a Youth Communicator with World Vision

Become a Youth Communicator with World Vision: "Where there is need, you will find us. Where there is silence, you will hear our voices. Where there is new potential, you’ll find us leading the way.

When our generation comes together, we are a power force for change. We’re looking for some Youth Communicators to lead and inspire our generation through story-telling, videos, and other creative content.

We are looking for individuals to be front-runners in an online community of youth all around the globe. We are looking for all sorts of skills sets to come together to connect our ideas, passions, talents, and activities by finding and sharing each other’s our actions and resources. Each individual plays a unique part in the creative energy of this community as we push forward together to reshape our communities and world."

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Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Ridgefield’s Philanthropic Youth Council looks for new members | The Ridgefield Press

Ridgefield’s Philanthropic Youth Council looks for new members | The Ridgefield Press: Since its founding in 2001, the PYC has granted over $140,000 to deserving charities within the community and was awarded the Youth Philanthropy award for the State of Connecticut by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in 2010. The group meets every other Tuesday at the Boys and Girls club from September through May each year. At these meetings, members discuss and organize creative fundraisers to support local causes.

Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Giving the gift of giving: why children should be taught philanthropy

Giving the gift of giving: why children should be taught philanthropy: Why should we teach philanthropy?

The younger the child is when the discussion begins about giving, the more it becomes a matter of practice and habit that continues into adulthood.

According to developmental psychologist Marilyn Price Mitchell, children who perform acts of kindness experience increased wellbeing, popularity and acceptance among peers. This, in turn, leads to better classroom behaviour and higher academic achievement.

Friday, August 16, 2013

10-year-old Sartell boy holds neighborhood Olympics to raise money for charity

10-year-old Sartell boy holds neighborhood Olympics to raise money for charity: "SARTELL, Minnesota — A 10-year-old boy in Sartell is hosting a neighborhood Olympics to raise money for charity.

The St. Cloud Times reports (http://on.sctimes.com/1bhYw94 ) Ethan Neid first hosted the event last year and donated the $150 he raised to local charity."

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Monday, July 22, 2013

KID YOU SHOULD KNOW: Columbia High School senior Dalton Warr to enter nonprofit career - Idaho Press-Tribune: Local

KID YOU SHOULD KNOW: Columbia High School senior Dalton Warr to enter nonprofit career - Idaho Press-Tribune: Local: The Columbia High School senior and student body president doesn’t yet know where he’ll attend college, but does know what he wants to study.

“I plan to earn a degree that would help me be successful in nonprofit work and nonprofit leadership,” Warr said. “I want my life to mean something to someone and I want to make the most out of what I have.”

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Children learn to give back to the community | WUTC

Children learn to give back to the community | WUTC: The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga and the Chattanooga First Church of the Nazarene will co-host Philanthropy Camp and Camp Tikkun Olam July 29 through August 2 to promote community giving in youth in grades 1 through 9.

Stourbridge student needs help to fund Kenyan charity trip (From Stourbridge News)

Stourbridge student needs help to fund Kenyan charity trip (From Stourbridge News): Bethany Read, who is studying at King Edward VI College, will spend five weeks in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya, working in an orphanage.

The 17-year-old will live in a tin shelter and support children who have lost their parents to diseases such as AIDS or whose families couldn’t afford to keep them.

Friday, July 12, 2013

Wednesday, July 03, 2013

YOUTH FIRST: Philanthropic parents raise charitable children — everyone benefits � Evansville Courier & Press

YOUTH FIRST: Philanthropic parents raise charitable children — everyone benefits � Evansville Courier & Press: There is great power in philanthropy. It helps others, addresses critical social needs, brings about change and much more.

Giving your time, talent and treasure also boosts personal happiness and valuable life skills. Plus, philanthropic parents can be wonderful role models for their children.

Tuesday, July 02, 2013

A Mom's Life : Teach your kids the real lessons of charity | The Des Moines Register | desmoinesregister.com

A Mom's Life : Teach your kids the real lessons of charity | The Des Moines Register | desmoinesregister.com: We, as parents, must sort through a lot of those messages, and teach our children how to do the same.

There are pleas at the movies and on television. Television shows the beautiful bald heads at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Ads feature Sarah McLachlan mournfully crooning among sad puppy and kitty eyes, and other ads pan the devastation caused by tornadoes in Oklahoma.

Monday, July 01, 2013

Philanthropic Youth help the Playhouse | The Ridgefield Press

Philanthropic Youth help the Playhouse | The Ridgefield Press: The Ridgefield Playhouse has received a $500 grant from The Philanthropic Youth Council of Ridgefield for the “Get Real Series,” launched in 2012 to give teachers, students and parents the knowledge and tools they need to deal with bullying and drugs.

Friday, June 28, 2013

Strath kids are on the Hong Kong charity trail - Strathearn Herald

Strath kids are on the Hong Kong charity trail - Strathearn Herald: unners from local schools will travel to Hong Kong later this year to take part in a cross country race to raise money for charity and promote links with their counterparts in the Far East.

Friday, June 21, 2013

Morley 'Backpack Brigade' Heads to Town Hall with Overwhelming Donation - Schools - West Hartford, CT Patch

Morley 'Backpack Brigade' Heads to Town Hall with Overwhelming Donation - Schools - West Hartford, CT Patch: Morley 'Backpack Brigade' Heads to Town Hall with Overwhelming Donation

The entire Morley Elementary School community made the trek to West Hartford Town Hall with over 400 backpacks and countless school supplies.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Samford Foundation, Lee-Scott Academy partner to teach students philanthropy - OANow.com: Auburn

Samford Foundation, Lee-Scott Academy partner to teach students philanthropy - OANow.com: Auburn: Most rising high school seniors spend their summer by the pool or at the beach. But more than a dozen local students chose to spend three weeks of their summer in class, participating in Philanthropy 101, a three-week summer program at Lee-Scott Academy that combines classroom learning with hands-on community experience.

“In those three weeks, our goal is to expose these students to as many nonprofit organizations in our area that provide a service to our community in some way,” said Christy Garner, a Lee-Scott teacher who has taught the course at the school for seven years. “The ambitious goal we have is that, through learning at this age, they then will be servants for the rest of their lives.”

Northeast Portland young people recognized for philanthropy, activism | OregonLive.com

Northeast Portland young people recognized for philanthropy, activism | OregonLive.com: Two Northeast Portland young people are being recognized for activism and philanthropy.

• Five year-old Madison Alexander will be honored with the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter's Jr. Philanthropist of the Year award during the organization's annual meeting Tuesday.

Philanthropists cultivate a family tradition of giving � Kitsap Sun

Philanthropists cultivate a family tradition of giving � Kitsap Sun: Molly Thorpe was 13 years old when she was given $500, told to research charities and pick one to get the money.

As she got older, Thorpe received more money from the family fortune to give away, lessons in philanthropy and, eventually, board-of-directors training.

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

High school kids help domestic violence victims | UTSanDiego.com

High school kids help domestic violence victims | UTSanDiego.com: Last week, the students announced they had selected the San Diego-based National Family Justice Center Alliance to receive $5,000 to help fund Camp HOPE, a summer program for children exposed to violence, abuse and neglect.

The grant money was provided by the nonprofit San Diego Foundation, which developed the Philanthropy 101 curriculum. This is the second year the foundation has offered the program to a few schools around the county.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Crown Point students get an education in charitable giving : Crown Point

Crown Point students get an education in charitable giving : Crown Point: Is it possible to teach the concept of charitable giving? Can the idea of philanthropy be instilled in someone so they then develop the method of giving time, talent and treasure?

Crown Point High School Principal Chip Pettit and Dean of Students Russ Marcinek approached the Crown Point Community Foundation with that goal in mind. Together with the foundation, they developed a plan to encourage the student body to “give back” and educate them in the art of giving.

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

From KC To DC In A Car Powered By Tweets - Forbes

From KC To DC In A Car Powered By Tweets - Forbes: Okay, so it’s not literally powered by social media. But what they’ve done to the car is added a “social fuel” program to it, where different social media interactions open enough watts for the car to use.

For example, following them on Twitter? That’s 5 watts. Like them on Facebook? That’s 1 watt. Watch their YouTube video? That’s 3 watts. Their goal is to get enough social media interactions to give them the watts they need to travel from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. in their converted car.

They want to do that simply to raise awareness for their program, MindDrive. This program is centered around 30 at

Monday, June 10, 2013

Kiwanis Club Honors ETHS Student-Athletes - Schools - Evanston, IL Patch

Kiwanis Club Honors ETHS Student-Athletes - Schools - Evanston, IL Patch: ETHS Philanthropy Club presents funds to local nonprofits

The ETHS Philanthropy Club presented $3,000 to three nonprofit groups in June 2013 as part of their efforts to learn about the business of giving money. Each year since 2005, the Koffend Foundation gives the Philanthropy Club (part of the ETHS Community Service Club) $3,000 to give to local nonprofits of their choice. The purpose is to give students the opportunity to learn about philanthropy and help a cause, a charity or nonprofit group.

Friday, June 07, 2013

Fundraiser to phenomenon | Canton Citizen

Fundraiser to phenomenon | Canton Citizen: On this day, all six of the district’s schools were transformed into a sea of blue and yellow as thousands donned their custom-made “Boston Strong” t-shirts, designed and sold by CHS students Meghan Peters, Jill Eckler, Courtney Loughnane and Kaitlyn Kelleher, with a big assist from CHS secretary Heather Sullivan and select staff at each of the schools.

The fundraiser quickly morphed into a phenomenon, and by the time the order was placed to Camelot Enterprises of Stoughton, the girls had managed to sell over 3,300 shirts — in a district of 3,262 students — while generating a profit in excess of $27,000 to be sent to the One Fund Boston.

Anamosa school raises $2,700 for victims of Boston bombings - KWWL.com

Anamosa school raises $2,700 for victims of Boston bombings - KWWL.com: ANAMOSA (KWWL) -

Strawberry Hill Elementary School has raised $2,700 after a kindergartner spearheaded a fundraising effort called "Bucks for Boston."

Wedgeworth students donate prize money to nonprofits - Waxahachie Daily Light: Waxahachie

Wedgeworth students donate prize money to nonprofits - Waxahachie Daily Light: Waxahachie: The Wedgeworth Elementary School students who received the Moral Courage Award chose to donate their $50 to local nonprofit organizations Wednesday morning.

Thursday, June 06, 2013

Philanthropy camp offered at Gould | Bethel Citizen

Philanthropy camp offered at Gould | Bethel Citizen: Leadership, ethics and philanthropy studies will mix at Gould Academy in July when Grab The Torch opens a six-day overnight experience for teenagers at their traveling Summer Institute. Grab The Torch is a non-profit that has programs in Colorado, Connecticut and their inaugural in Bethel.

Wednesday, June 05, 2013

Tap Kids for Their Creativity and Passion for Fundraising! - Resource Center - AFP

Tap Kids for Their Creativity and Passion for Fundraising! - Resource Center - AFP: Take a cue from 14-year-old Lulu Cerone, founder of LemonAID Warriors, an organization designed to help you find ridiculously fun ideas to turn your compassion into action and start fixing the world, NOW. Cerone’s organization encourages youth to get involved with fundraising for the pure passion and creativity of it—she didn’t even know you could get paid for being a fundraiser until she recently found AFP.

Let Cerone take you back to the roots of fundraising—back to why you got involved in the first place—and let her passion lead you the way it has led her many ‘warriors.

Tuesday, June 04, 2013

Cousins raise funds for Oklahoma tornado victims | Shelby County Reporter

Cousins raise funds for Oklahoma tornado victims | Shelby County Reporter: Cousins Carlee Chappell and Emma Catanese have a mission. They are selling bracelets to raise money for supplies to help victims of the deadly tornado that devastated parts of Oklahoma on May 20.

When Carlee, 11, and Emma, 9, heard about the Oklahoma storms, they knew they wanted to help. They decided on a fundraising project to raise $2,000 for the tornado victims.

Youth and Philanthropy Initiative a great success in Mattawa

Youth and Philanthropy Initiative a great success in Mattawa: On Wednesday, May 29th, the F.J. McElligott Secondary School grade ten civics class competed against each other in Youth and Philanthropy Initiative. Half the school gathered in the cafeteria along with a panel of judges to watch presentations that the students put together about local charities.

MetroWest youths grant $67,400 to local nonprofits - Natick - Your Town - Boston.com

MetroWest youths grant $67,400 to local nonprofits - Natick - Your Town - Boston.com: MetroWest students are seeing what it’s like to be philanthropists and, in return, are learning more about the programs and organizations that help their communities.

The Natick-based Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy program has awarded $67,400 to local, nonprofit organizations that serve youth. The grants were awarded on May 23.

Monday, June 03, 2013

Teen Philanthropists Celebrates Ten Years of Giving - phillyburbs.com: Helping Hands

Teen Philanthropists Celebrates Ten Years of Giving - phillyburbs.com: Helping Hands: The Jewish Community Youth Foundation (JCYF) celebrated its ten year anniversary at its annual Philanthropy Fair and Check Presentation Ceremony. A total of $72,000 was distributed to 29 programs by 162 area teens representing 12 Middle Schools, 21 High Schools

Miami Springs Elementary first graders to put on benefit production for Oklahoma tornado victims - River Cities - MiamiHerald.com

Miami Springs Elementary first graders to put on benefit production for Oklahoma tornado victims - River Cities - MiamiHerald.com: When a killer F5 tornado ravaged through Moore, Oklahoma on Monday, May 20 taking the lives of so many including seven elementary school kids, Miami Springs Elementary School first grade teacher Nilda Serrano was faced with a major dilemma.

Her first grade class had been right in the middle of preparing to put on an original play,

Friday, May 31, 2013

Youth give back to community - Local News - Kenora, Ontario - KenoraOnline.com

Youth give back to community - Local News - Kenora, Ontario - KenoraOnline.com: Local students are giving back to the community. The Lake of the Woods Regional Community Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program presented four local non-profit organizations with grants during a ceremony yesterday. The students involved in the program say working with the different non-profits in Kenora has been a great experience.

"I like doing the site visits and talking to the people we chose," said Login Roblin.

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Get your lemonade here! - Living - Cape Breton Post

Get your lemonade here! - Living - Cape Breton Post: In 2010 Matthew was the youngest person ever to be named volunteer fundraiser of the year by the Nova Scotia Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). He has become a fundraising role model in his community and in the province.

The IWK telethon will broadcast live Saturday and Sunday from several locations throughout the Maritimes including Sydney.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Rancho Santa Fe student council celebrates a year of giving back with special assembly | Rancho Santa Fe

Rancho Santa Fe student council celebrates a year of giving back with special assembly | Rancho Santa Fe: The R. Roger Rowe School’s Community Service Learning program celebrated a year’s worth of giving back to the community with a special assembly on May 24. At the assembly, the middle school student council presented checks to various nonprofits the council raised funds for throughout the year.

Glastonbury High School Hosting Fundraiser To Benefit One Fund Boston - Courant.com

Glastonbury High School Hosting Fundraiser To Benefit One Fund Boston - Courant.com: GLASTONBURY ——

Glastonbury High School's student council, club council and cultural diversity club will be hosting a fundraiser June 7 to benefit those impacted by the Boston Marathon bombing last month.

High school students build electric car powered by social media - Chicago Tribune

High school students build electric car powered by social media - Chicago Tribune: High school students have turned a 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia into an all-electric car that is powered by tweets, shares, posts and likes. Turning tweets into watts will take the at-risk students from Kansas City to Washington, D.C. to “drive change in education.”

“We want to make the statement to students everywhere that they can participate in [shaping] their education,” says Steve Rees, CEO of Minddrive, “that students can have a voice.”

Thursday, May 23, 2013

South Delta Leader - Local student nominated for national philanthropy award

South Delta Leader - Local student nominated for national philanthropy award: Southpointe Academy Grade 11 student Morgan Leung is one of three national finalists for Free the Children's Me to We Award for youth work and volunteering in recognition of her philanthropic work.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

How Youth Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims and Prepare for Natural Disasters - VolunteenNation

How Youth Can Help Oklahoma Tornado Victims and Prepare for Natural Disasters - VolunteenNation: "f you’re looking to help the residents of Oklahoma, here are ways to support the community. While youth and teens may not have their own funds to contribute towards the cause, there are many other ways to support this community in need. It is important for teens especially to be role models in their community and relay this crucial information to others."

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Monday, May 20, 2013

The AFP Blog: Generations Apart, But United Together

The AFP Blog: Generations Apart, But United Together: Four very different philanthropists, all under 30, focusing on four different causes using four different ways to make a difference. And yet, it was their commonalities that were the most inspiring: The impact they made, the lessons they learned, common themes of love, tolerance, respect and generosit

Thursday, May 09, 2013

MP learns about pupils' philanthropy | This is Leicestershire

MP learns about pupils' philanthropy | This is Leicestershire: AN MP dropped into a school to talk to pupils about their work on social issues.

Leicester South MP Jon Ashworth visited Madani High School, in Highfields, where he spoke to pupils about the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative.

Press Release - Bob Carter Presents Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Awards at AFP's 50th International Conference

Press Release - Bob Carter Presents Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Awards at AFP's 50th International Conference: SARASOTA, FL, May 01, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bob Carter presented the 2013 Bob Carter Companies/William R. Simms Awards for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy to Marli Overgard and to Olivia and Carter Ries at the Association of Fundraising Professional's 50th International Conference in San Diego, California (www.afpnet.org).

Wednesday, May 08, 2013

Eight Nonprofits Get Funding via Student Philanthropists

massnonprofit.org ::: May 6, 2013 — Students who are learning the craft of philanthropy have awarded $65,000 to eight Boston area nonprofits, three of which promote healthy aging, four that encourage entrepreneurship, and another that works with people with mental illness.

The Tufts Health Plan Foundation announced that its 2013 Future Philanthropists have selected three nonprofits to receive $20,000 to fund healthy aging programs:

Friday, April 19, 2013

Pamlico students to make grants as young philanthropists - Local - Sun Journal

Pamlico students to make grants as young philanthropists - Local - Sun Journal: Richard and Patricia Hodges, local philanthropists who established the Hodges Education Foundation, had the vision to incorporate the Youth in Philanthropy Project into the Foundation’s signature Leadership Information for Tomorrow, or LIFT, program.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Charity 'cartels' pulling out of schools as youth giving project grows, says project CEO

Charity 'cartels' pulling out of schools as youth giving project grows, says project CEO: Charity ‘cartels’ who have dominated school fundraising in the past are pulling out as a result of the success of a giving initiative which encourages children to choose which charities they support, the CEO of the charity responsible has said.

Monday, April 15, 2013

West class shows students the importance of volunteering

West class shows students the importance of volunteering: Students in the course choose volunteer projects that suit their personalities and skills, said Barb Bush, teacher and chair of the Family and Consumer Sciences department at Normal West. A similar course is offered at Normal Community High School.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Tuesday, April 09, 2013

Winners of first youth contest announced during celebration

Winners of first youth contest announced during celebration: OLUMBUS -- More than a dozen projects were submitted to the first Youth Philanthropy Contest, and all will receive funding thanks to grant money and support from the community.

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual celebration Monday night at The New World Inn. The occasion not only highlighted milestones of the chamber and recognition of multi-year members, but also acknowledged winners of the youth contest.

Friday, April 05, 2013

Nonprofits accept $7,000 in grants from central Maine JMG students7 organizations receive grants from area youth | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME

Nonprofits accept $7,000 in grants from central Maine JMG students7 organizations receive grants from area youth | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME: Jumpstart Our Youth was founded by the Unity Foundation in Unity, Maine in partnership with the Maine Community Foundation and Unitel, Inc. to teach young people about the role of nonprofits, smart funding and community service. Now in its fifth year, the JOY program is the only student-driven philanthropy program in Maine and has awarded approximately $250,000 to nonprofits across the state.

Olympics were a 'missed opportunity' to engage young volunteers

Olympics were a 'missed opportunity' to engage young volunteers: His comments come as nfpSynergy releases its latest research into the appetite for volunteering post-Olympic Games, where 44 per cent of the 11 to 16-year-olds responding to the survey said that as a result of the Olympics, they would like to find out more about volunteering but had not volunteered yet.

Liberty High School student starts nonprofit for homeless children | lehighvalleylive.com

Liberty High School student starts nonprofit for homeless children | lehighvalleylive.com: ennifer initially wanted to help the children in the village, but logistical hurdles led her to turn her sights towards home. She and her mother decided to create the nonprofit Noble Angels aimed at providing homeless children with stocked school backpacks, holiday gifts and birthday parties.

Thursday, April 04, 2013

Twinsburg High School students raise money for clean water in the third world - Twinsburg Bulletin

Twinsburg High School students raise money for clean water in the third world - Twinsburg Bulletin: another thing entirely to do something about it.

A handful of Twinsburg High School students took this adage to heart in 2010 with the formation of Wellsprings of Change, a student-run organization that plans a yearly dance to raise money for the construction of clean water wells in third world countries.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013

Harnessing the Power of Youth for Your Nonprofit | Philanthropy Journal

Harnessing the Power of Youth for Your Nonprofit | Philanthropy Journal: Sumac Research

Engaging and involving young people is a great way to energize any nonprofit organization. If you and your board are concerned with sustainability, organizational vitality, and the long-term success of your goals, you should invite young people to join your projects.

Monday, April 01, 2013

10-year-old Downers Grove Resident to Receive Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award - Yahoo! News

10-year-old Downers Grove Resident to Receive Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award - Yahoo! News: On May 10, 2013, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago Chapter will recognize Nate with the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award. It was Mikayla’s grandfather, Chuck Coughlin, who nominated Nate for the philanthropy award. Mikayla says that thanks to Nate and “because of organizations like St. Baldrick’s, I have been in remission for four years.”

Thursday, March 28, 2013

The Tri-City News - Youth Rotary club comes to Tri-Cities

The Tri-City News - Youth Rotary club comes to Tri-Cities: Rotaract, an offshoot of well-rooted Rotary International, attracts people aged 18 to 30 years who are passionate about spreading positive change in their communities. Rotaract chapters exist around the world and elsewhere in the Lower Mainland.

In the fall of 2011, three local students set out to secure one of these youth philanthropy clubs for the Tri-Cities — but, first, they had to prove they were serious about committing the time and energy required for Rotaract.

Monday, March 25, 2013

Chartwell School to hold micro-philanthropy luncheon - MontereyHerald.com :

Chartwell School to hold micro-philanthropy luncheon - MontereyHerald.com :: A micro-philanthropy luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, at Chartwell School, 2511 Numa Watson Road, Seaside.

Students share their research on a variety of small charities and micro-philanthropy organizations. Students will profile a small charity or organization of their choice and explain how it changes the lives of the people and communities it serves.

Valentine "Hunks" Raises $1,660 for Charity - Westlake, OH Patch

Valentine "Hunks" Raises $1,660 for Charity - Westlake, OH Patch: Westlake High School's student council collected $1,660 for charity in its second annual Valentine Hunks contest. Each year Student Council asks four junior boys and four senior boys to volunteer to collect money for a designated charity during Valentine's Day week.

Friday, March 22, 2013

Philanthropy 101

Philanthropy 101: Philanthropy 101 teaches high school students about philanthropy and civic engagement through hands-on experience. Students operate as a “mini foundation” and learn to explore issues in their community, develop a mission statement to focus on a specific need, publicize and manage a grant process, review and evaluate grant applications, conduct site visits with local nonprofits, and deliberate as a class to reach informed decisions. Based on this work, the youth leaders award $5,000 in grants to local nonprofits that are making a difference in their community. In addition, students dedicate time and energy to the cause through volunteer hours and creative fundraising strategies that boost the grant amount.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Charity video wins Barrington High visit from Rihanna | WGN-TV

Charity video wins Barrington High visit from Rihanna | WGN-TV: While Rihanna has been mostly cancelling concerts lately because of laryngitis, she’s adding a special appearance for a local high school when she’s in the Chicago area on Friday.

A video produced by some Barrington High School students, highlighting some of their charity initiatives set to Rihanna’s song “Diamonds,” won a contest.

The high school scored a visit from Rihanna before her show in Chicago on Friday.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Students Gather to Remember Japan Earthquake and Tsunami | AsianWeek

Students Gather to Remember Japan Earthquake and Tsunami | AsianWeek: On the second anniversary of the tragic earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in 2011, San Francisco’s George Washington and Abraham Lincoln High Schools teamed up to honor the lives lost and affected by the disaster and to promote the understanding of Japan’s revival efforts.

Friday, March 15, 2013

Georgia Brother and Sister Honored with International Youth Philanthropy Award - AFP News Release - AFP International - AFP MD, Maryland Chapter

Georgia Brother and Sister Honored with International Youth Philanthropy Award - AFP News Release - AFP International - AFP MD, Maryland Chapter: Arlington, Va.) – Carter and Olivia Ries, brother and sister from Fayetteville, Georgia, who have created plastic recycling programs being used in schools across the U.S. and are committed to conservation and endangered species efforts, are the recipients of the 2013 Bob Carter Companies/William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Group, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Parliamentary inquiry into Growing Giving launched

Parliamentary inquiry into Growing Giving launched: Former cabinet minister David Blunkett will be joined by Tory MP Andrew Percy and Liberal Democrat Peer Baroness Tyler in chairing the inquiry which launched yesterday with an initial focus on giving by children.

The launch was accompanied by CAF-commissioned research that estimated that children between nine and 11 years of age donate nearly �20m to charity each year, or �1.99 each a month. In its first stage, the Growing Giving inquiry will be investigating how to harness and grow giving by under-18s, and in particular how to instil habits of giving for later life.

CAF has issued a call for written evidence on how to get young people giving more.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Archimedes Alliance, portland teen's grassroots charity, makes first donation | OregonLive.com

Archimedes Alliance, portland teen's grassroots charity, makes first donation | OregonLive.com: Did you feel that? It was the earth moving.

The Portland teen who founded a charity based on Archimedes' principle, "Give me a lever long enough and a place to stand, and I can move the Earth," has made his first donation.

Monday, March 11, 2013

Philanthropy 101

Philanthropy 101: Philanthropy 101 teaches high school students about philanthropy and civic engagement through hands-on experience. Students operate as a “mini foundation” and learn to explore issues in their community, develop a mission statement to focus on a specific need, publicize and manage a grant process, review and evaluate grant applications, conduct site visits with local nonprofits, and deliberate as a class to reach informed decisions. Based on this work, the youth leaders award $5,000 in grants to local nonprofits that are making a difference in their community. In addition, students dedicate time and energy to the cause through volunteer hours and creative fundraising strategies that boost the grant amount.

Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Cool Kids Campaign Charity Run Outgrows Lutherville Church - Lutherville-Timonium, MD Patch

Cool Kids Campaign Charity Run Outgrows Lutherville Church - Lutherville-Timonium, MD Patch: For three years the charity hosted its signature fundraiser at Church of the Nativity just off of Ridgely Road, but popularity and safety concerns have driven the campaign to Goucher College.

The move was announced last week, following a merger with another non-profit 5k hosted by the Baltimore Association of Health Underwriters.

Monday, March 04, 2013

Leadership awards for high school students | UTSanDiego.com

Leadership awards for high school students | UTSanDiego.com: The second annual Peter Chortek Leadership Awards this week were given to Jenna Arocha, Jonathan Feldman and Sasha Pines, who were each awarded $3,600 and each received an additional $1,800 in a donor advised-fund at the foundation to promote ongoing philanthropy.

Peter and Elaine Chortek created the award to foster Jewish communal involvement by rewarding Jewish high school students who are practicing the value of tikkun olam, repairing the world.

Young musician a prodigy in charitable giving U.S. pianist, 11, has wowed audiences and raised millions for good causes

Young musician a prodigy in charitable giving U.S. pianist, 11, has wowed audiences and raised millions for good causes: Young musician a prodigy in charitable giving U.S. pianist, 11, has wowed audiences and raised millions for good causes

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Charity takes wing at paper airplane toss - NewsandSentinel.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Charity takes wing at paper airplane toss - NewsandSentinel.com | News, Sports, Jobs, Community Information - Parkersburg News and Sentinel: MARIETTA - Paper airplanes of various sizes and shapes competed during Sunday's annual Great Community Paper Airplane Contest at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Marietta.

Midland High Students in Philanthropy Help Build Habitat For Humanity House

Midland High Students in Philanthropy Help Build Habitat For Humanity House: MIDLAND--Midland High School Students in Philanthropy showed their dedication when it comes to helping Saturday as they worked with the Midland Habitat for Humanity to build a house.

It's not every day you find a large group of teenagers willing to wake up early on a Saturday morning knowing they'll be doing manual labor.

"Just that fact that I get the opportunity to help out it feels really good to me," said Midland HS Student in Philanthropy Jodi Wright.

Thursday, February 21, 2013

2 Groups Get $50,000 Each to Mobilize Volunteers - Innovation - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

2 Groups Get $50,000 Each to Mobilize Volunteers - Innovation - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: The groups—Generation Citizen, a nonprofit that works to promote youth activism through civics education, and Ubelong, a business that places volunteers in developing countries—were selected as most “investment-ready” by their peers after they all completed a 12-week boot camp, according to an announcement by Points of Light, a nonprofit that promotes volunteerism.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Youth Philanthropy Contest winners named - The Norfolk Daily News : News

Youth Philanthropy Contest winners named - The Norfolk Daily News : News: Sponsored by the Philanthropy Council of Northeast Nebraska in connection with the Celebrate Giving! event, the contest had 20 applications complete with video presentations, display boards, samples, and an outline of time and budget expectations for their projects.

Friday, February 15, 2013

Porter’s penny philanthropy � Local News � MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK

Porter’s penny philanthropy � Local News � MuskogeePhoenix.com, Muskogee, OK: Rash, the Porter Consolidated Schools Family, Careers and Community Leaders of America adviser, and her FCCLA group settled on a fundraiser: They would ask every student, teacher, administrator, business and resident to donate 28 pennies — one penny each for the 27 deaths in Newtown, Conn., on Dec. 14, 2012. The 28th penny would be for the community, still reeling from the mass shooting.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Church youth become philanthropists

Church youth become philanthropists: hurch youth are often called upon to help others — they may go on mission trips, serve meals at a community kitchen or tutor other students.

But at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in New Canaan, Connecticut, such direct service has been augmented by a different kind of generosity: philanthropy.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Brookline students shovel snow for charity - Brookline - Your Town - Boston.com

Brookline students shovel snow for charity - Brookline - Your Town - Boston.com: A group of Brookline students spent the weekend shoveling out their neighbor’s snow to raise money for the Boston-based Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger.

Pierce School students Sascha Wolf-Sorokin, Duncan Grant, Paul Miller-Schmidt, Maya Hertz and Aidan Nagle each shoveled snow Saturday to raise money for the walk.

Friday, February 08, 2013

How Can Tweet Seats Provide New Opportunities for Audience Engagement? | ArtsFwd

How Can Tweet Seats Provide New Opportunities for Audience Engagement? | ArtsFwd: In this project update from the University Musical Society (UMS)’s Lobby Project, Anna Prushinskaya shares outcomes and lessons from a recently launched program that enables participants to use technology during performances to connect among and beyond the theater space.

Lawrence Teen Honored as Top State Youth Volunteer - Lawrenceville, NJ Patch

Lawrence Teen Honored as Top State Youth Volunteer - Lawrenceville, NJ Patch: Ellen “Nelle” Evans, a Lawrence Middle School eighth-grader who, among other things, has organized many food and clothing drives, has been named one of New Jersey’s top two youth volunteers by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

Thursday, February 07, 2013

R. Roger Rowe Middle School students demonstrate ‘Leadership Through Philanthropy’ | Rancho Santa Fe

R. Roger Rowe Middle School students demonstrate ‘Leadership Through Philanthropy’ | Rancho Santa Fe: “We thank Sarah Lackey (member of the middle school) for all of her hard work in organizing such a successful drive and creating such an awareness for The Monarch School in San Diego. Over 400 items and $2,000 were donated to support the students at Monarch.” Please visit http://www.monarchschools.org/ for more information.

Philanthropy contest deadline approaches

Philanthropy contest deadline approaches: COLUMBUS — Youths and young adults looking to make a positive impact in the community can get a financial boost toward that end through a new contest.

The Columbus Area Philanthropy Council and Columbus Area Community Foundation Fund are introducing the Youth Philanthropy Contest.

Targeting those in kindergarten through age 22, the contest will award eight $1,000 grants to winners to implement their projects.

Tuesday, February 05, 2013

9-year-old runner will attempt marathon in Antarctica for charity, will spend $12,000 for the chance | Prep Rally - Yahoo! Sports

9-year-old runner will attempt marathon in Antarctica for charity, will spend $12,000 for the chance | Prep Rally - Yahoo! Sports: Toocheck will run in Antartica for a good reason, working toward a goal of raising $1 million for the charity Operation Warm, started by Toocheck's grandfather, which raises money for coats for children who can’t afford them. In that way, running a marathon in Antarctica makes perfect thematic sense. Toocheck also estimates that he will have to run 1 million steps to complete the seven marathons on seven continents. So, there’s another thematic fit.

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Deerfield High School sets record raising money for lung cancer charity - chicagotribune.com

Deerfield High School sets record raising money for lung cancer charity - chicagotribune.com: From the contents of a little sister's piggy bank to $2,000 collected online, Deerfield High School's annual fundraiser, School Chest, pulled in a record $135,393 in 2012.

The proceeds, which in recent years have ranged from $87,000 to $98,000, will be donated to LUNGevity Foundation, a nonprofit working to raise awareness and funds for lung cancer research.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Small But Elegant Philanthropy in South Dakota - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Small But Elegant Philanthropy in South Dakota - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: n pursuit of strengthening a community, $1,000 can be spent in a flash. This story, however, shows that a gift of this size can also keep on giving—in this case, by very likely making a lifelong impression on children.

Last year, right before Christmas break, 100 children at the Scotland Elementary School in Scotland, S.D. were given $10 apiece. According to Scotland Superintendent Damon Alvey, “The letter that came along with it talked about making sure kids remember that there’s good in the world and to continue to good things

Davie teen's artwork raises more than $30,000 for charity - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com

Davie teen's artwork raises more than $30,000 for charity - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com: A friend's brush with cancer led 14-year-old artist Eve Moll to discover her talent for giving.

Eve, a freshman at St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, began donating her art to different causes more than three years ago and has so far raised more than $30,000 for charity.

"My art can go out into the world and help people. Maybe they're sick or they're poor or have cancer," said Eve, of Davie.

Monday, January 28, 2013

Bethany student-run company Stone Path helps nonprofits � Local News � The Free Press, Mankato, MN

Bethany student-run company Stone Path helps nonprofits � Local News � The Free Press, Mankato, MN: n August 2011, with the help of a start-up grant from Antioch Foundation, students began a company called Stone Path, which helps nonprofits and small groups with various media needs, such as shooting and producing videos.

The idea was to offer these services inexpensively to help the groups out, but also to provide a hands-on, real-world media arts and business experience to the students.

Friday, January 25, 2013

Watertown High students get schooled on philanthropy - Watertown, MA - Watertown TAB

Watertown High students get schooled on philanthropy - Watertown, MA - Watertown TAB: Krieger is one of 17 students who were selected for the second annual Future Philanthropists Initiative, a 12-week Tufts Health Plan Foundation program that teaches students about philanthropy and grant-making. At the end of the program, the students are allowed to award $20,000 in grants to organizations focused on healthy aging.

Youth in Philanthropy Grants | Hot off the Press | Blogs

Youth in Philanthropy Grants | Hot off the Press | Blogs: (Fredericksburg Region)—The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region awarded $15,600 in grants to area charitable organizations through its Youth in Philanthropy Project (YIP) in the 2012 grant cycle.

Philanthropy-The Youth Career Choice

Philanthropy-The Youth Career Choice: When I speak to people involved in philanthropy, I often hear that it was something that they “fell into.” For some it was a career they found after facing feelings of dissatisfaction in the corporate world. Today, gears have shifted, and many young adults are choosing philanthropy as their primary career goal. Ask any major in the department of Political Science at the University of Washington. If a student isn’t interested in public policy or government, chances are that nonprofit work and campaigns are his or her main priority.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Kids in Philanthropy | fingerprint projects

Kids in Philanthropy | fingerprint projects: Kids in Philanthropy

AUSTRALIA. Kids in Philanthropy, a non-profit fund established to build social awareness, social conscience and a practice of giving in kids is the only one of its kind in Australia. Founded by Dr Catriona Wallace with her children, Indigo Wallace-Knight, aged 10 and Saxon Wallace-Knight, aged 8, Kids in Philanthropy offers a program of active philanthropy for children aged between 5 and 18 years. It exists to grow the culture of giving and philanthropy in Australia and to address the significant disadvantage in many communities.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Morristown boy turns birthday into fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy victims : Morristown Green

Morristown boy turns birthday into fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy victims : Morristown Green: Hurricane Sandy struck as Giovanni was getting ready to celebrate his ninth birthday. His thoughts turned to children affected by the super storm.

“I already have a lot of stuff and a lot of the people over at the Shore lost everything. Some of them don’t even have houses to go home to. They got it a lot worse than we did here. I hope with the items that my friends donated, it will make the kids over there not as sad,” Giovanni said earlier this month, when he was joined for his birthday by about 30 classmates at the AMA Fight Club in Whippany.

Friday, January 11, 2013

Claudia Jacobs: Charity Begins at Home?

Claudia Jacobs: Charity Begins at Home?: Most people (if they think about this at all), think that people grow up being charitable because of the way they were brought up by their parents. New research soon to be released from a study of college students taking non-profit and philanthropy courses across 34 universities in three Midwestern states, found that might not be the case. In this forthcoming study 51 percent of students surveyed said they never discussed their parents' volunteer work or philanthropy with them and 37 percent relayed that they only briefly discussed it. Only 13 percent of students reported discussing their parents' volunteer work or philanthropy in any kind of in depth manner. But yet these same students were intrigued and curious enough to enroll in a course where students would be learning about philanthropy by granting funds to local non-profits.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013

Youth Philanthropy Contest to begin in ’13

Youth Philanthropy Contest to begin in ’13: The year 2013 will be the first year for the Youth Philanthropy Contest presented by the Columbus Area Philanthropy Council and Columbus Area Community Foundation Fund. Thanks primarily to a generous grant from “The Connie Fund” of Norfolk, local youth will have the opportunity to apply for $1,000 grants that they will use as “seed money” to do their own local philanthropy project.

The Youth Philanthropy Contest is an exciting new opportunity for youth and young adults to use their creativity, compassion, and love of their community to make a difference.