Monday, December 22, 2014

Holiday postings

Posting to the Resource Center blogs will be intermittent during the Holidays.

Holiday Notice: AFP IHQ and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy will close at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014.
- AFP IHQ will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015.
- The AFP Foundation will be open for one day during the holiday week on Dec. 29, 2014, then close again and reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. Gifts can be made at any time online or call Diane LaVigna at (518) 360-4736.

Friday, December 19, 2014

NBC4's 2014 12 Days of Giving | NBC4 Washington

NBC4's 2014 12 Days of Giving | NBC4 Washington: "News4 is proud to present its 2014 12 Days of Giving campaign, recognizing 12 charitable teens and kids who have dedicated their time to giving back.
Day 9, Dec. 19: Mari's Miracle Christmas Bags
Thirteen-year-old Marisol Ramirez has spent most of her life in the hospital. After surviving a multiple organ transplant and lymphoma, she's doing well -- and thinking of others."



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Tuesday, December 09, 2014

NBC4's 2014 12 Days of Giving | NBC4 Washington

NBC4's 2014 12 Days of Giving | NBC4 Washington: "News4 is proud to present its 2014 12 Days of Giving campaign, recognizing 12 charitable teens who have dedicated their time to giving back."



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Monday, December 08, 2014

Mountain Sun Students Share Message Of Giving – Brevard NC - The Transylvania Times

Mountain Sun Students Share Message Of Giving – Brevard NC - The Transylvania Times: "Brevard Mayor Jimmy Harris was also in attendance. At Mountain Sun's request, the Mayor

gave a proclamation declaring Brevard, "A #GivingTuesday City." The message was simple as it reverberated through the city's new PA system. Third grade student Auden Pelz was just one of the voices that carried it to the small crowd - of mostly Mountain Sun supporters - gathered that day..."It's not what you give or how you give, it's that you give.""



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York student named Outstanding Philanthropic Youth of the Central Coast

York student named Outstanding Philanthropic Youth of the Central Coast: "York School senior Austin Eaton sits on a stump outside the school in Monterey on Wednesday. Eaton has been named Outstanding Philanthropic Youth for National Philanthropy Day for the Central Coast. David Royal - Monterey Herald "



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Thursday, December 04, 2014

Philanthropy education in the UK and continental Europe: Current provision, perceptions and opportunities | Philanthropy Impact

Philanthropy education in the UK and continental Europe: Current provision, perceptions and opportunities | Philanthropy Impact: "This report, produced by CGAP and University of St Andrews was written by Charles Keidan with Tobias Jung and Cathy Pharoah. It looks at the level of activity and attention paid to philanthropy and giving in universities and research organisations across Europe.

You can download the report here (PDF)

What is Philanthropy Education?"



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Need to Invest in Young Fundraising | Pro Bono Australia

Need to Invest in Young Fundraising | Pro Bono Australia: "undraising peak body Fundraising Institute Australia has re-vamped its annual Young Fundraiser award to try to address issues of high turnover of fundraising staff and a lack of ongoing training.

The FIA says it has teamed up with sector consultancy Robejohn to create more learning, development and networking opportunities, and greater recognition of the winners.

The national winner will receive an all-expenses-paid scholarship to attend the 2015 AFP Conference in Baltimore, USA, as well as the opportunity to undertake further FIA professional development courses and to speak at key FIA events throughout the year."



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Monday, December 01, 2014

LMHS student starts a charity: Shoes for people’s souls - LancasterOnline: Faith Values

LMHS student starts a charity: Shoes for people’s souls - LancasterOnline: Faith Values: "You see, the shoes are not for him. They are for his self-created charity: Soul Shoes.
Terrill, a 17-year-old junior at Lancaster Mennonite High School, wants to give away refurbished shoes to those who can’t afford them. He plans to take them to the Water Street Ministries and perhaps donate them to groups. And he would love to accumulate a pile of sneakers to hand out before Christmas."



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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Valley Philanthropists Recognized For Good Works

Valley Philanthropists Recognized For Good Works: "The award for Youth in Philanthropy, one of the four categories, was given to Spotswood High School for its "Blazin' a Trail for a Cure" cancer research campaign.

Teachers at the school believe giving back is important for all ages to learn."



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Student philanthropy impacts Dominican Republic - Xenia Gazette - xeniagazette.com

Student philanthropy impacts Dominican Republic - Xenia Gazette - xeniagazette.com: "nonprofit school in the Dominican Republic, during SGA’s week of awareness Nov. 3-7.

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Thursday, November 20, 2014

KC region’s young philanthropist of the year helps sick children with pop tabs | fox4kc.com

KC region’s young philanthropist of the year helps sick children with pop tabs | fox4kc.com: "KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There was a big event Wednesday night at which the people in our region who raise money for all sorts of charities and not-for-profit organizations honored local champions in community service. And the Young Philanthropist of the Year of The Mid-America Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is this week’s Fox 4 Young Achiever — a little boy with a big heart for helping."



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Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Philanthropy in the Classroom | The Community FoundationPhilanthropy

Philanthropy in the Classroom | The Community FoundationPhilanthropy: "Each year the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Atlanta Chapter goes into area classrooms to teach students about philanthropy – what it means and how they can be philanthropic. The Kiwanis Club of Atlanta is a sponsor of this effort and joins with the Association of Fundraising Professionals members to read a book and then create an art piece that reflects a child’s view of philanthropy."



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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

13-year-old takes home philanthropy award | Dallas Morning News

13-year-old takes home philanthropy award | Dallas Morning News: "The group gave just one standing ovation. It was for the youngest award recipient.

Charlsie Doan, 13, received the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award on Friday at the 29th annual Awards Luncheon of the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."



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Monday, November 17, 2014

Community Missions gears up ‘Giving Tuesday’ initiatives - City & Region - The Buffalo News

Community Missions gears up ‘Giving Tuesday’ initiatives - City & Region - The Buffalo News: "We have 100 high school students coming in from Leadership Niagara’s Leadership for the Youth of Niagara Communities program to help take everything out of our food pantry and paint it,” he said. “We’re also looking for a group of six to eight adult volunteers to help put in the new flooring in the pantry.”

The youth program culls young leaders from 13 high schools to participate in an eight-month leadership development program. "



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Boyertown Awarded Grants to Bolster Community - bctv.org - Local news about Berks County and Reading, Pa.: Community

Boyertown Awarded Grants to Bolster Community - bctv.org - Local news about Berks County and Reading, Pa.: Community: "Hannah Mellott, a senior at Boyertown High School, was named Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy today at the annual National Philanthropy Day breakfast held by the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Berks Regional Chapter. Hannah is the first high school student to ever serve as a member of the Boyertown Area Grantmaking Advisory Committee."



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Friday, November 14, 2014

Foundation Center - Research Studies - Special Topic Trends

Foundation Center - Research Studies - Special Topic Trends: "Recent Reports

Scanning the Landscape of Youth Philanthropy
November 2014

Scanning the Landscape of Youth Philanthropy: Observations and Recommendations for Strengthening a Growing Field shares reflections on an in-depth examination of the story and needs of youth grantmaking (young people making monetary contributions to organizations through established institutions or governing bodies). The report finds that while more than 200 foundations worldwide offer youth grantmaking programs and more than 100 related resources exist, that information is not broadly available. Recommendations include providing wider access to youth philanthropy programs, centralizing resources, and increasing in-person gatherings. This scan was conducted in partnership with Youth Philanthropy Connect, a program of the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation.

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Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Virginia Youth Group Earns International Youth Philanthropy Award - About AFP - AFP

Virginia Youth Group Earns International Youth Philanthropy Award - About AFP - AFP: "Virginia Youth Group Earns International Youth Philanthropy Award
(Arlington, VA) Miles of Scarves, a group of girls based in Henrico, Va., that knits scarves to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, has been named the 2014 Bob Carter Companies Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Group, by AFP."



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Monday, November 10, 2014

How #GivingTuesday Can Help Your Nonprofit Reach PhilanthroKids or Generation Z Donors | Beth’s Blog

How #GivingTuesday Can Help Your Nonprofit Reach PhilanthroKids or Generation Z Donors | Beth’s Blog: "   GivingTuesday is done it again with its K-12 Philanthropy Curriculum, a set of lesson plans that teachers can use to help their students participate in GivingTuesday by raising money for a local nonprofit."



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Thursday, October 30, 2014

Club plans to dish out staple meal for charity | The Baylor Lariat

Club plans to dish out staple meal for charity | The Baylor Lariat: "Students involved in Baylor’s Global Community Living Center have come up with a new fundraiser to raise hunger and cultural awareness in the community by supporting a local charity.

Plates for Poverty, an event in which students will be able to purchase a plate of food, will serve as a fundraiser to support Mission Waco."



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Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Student creates Ebola campaign - The Shorthorn : Life + Entertainment

Student creates Ebola campaign - The Shorthorn : Life + Entertainment: "The electrical engineering graduate student manages multiple informative Facebook pages and now started a campaign to raise Ebola awareness. He hopes that he can make students aware of the disease and its symptoms."



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Monday, October 27, 2014

Voluntourism is a 'waste of time and money' - and gappers are better off working in Britain - News & Advice - Travel - The Independent

Voluntourism is a 'waste of time and money' - and gappers are better off working in Britain - News & Advice - Travel - The Independent: "Helping out at an African nursery or digging trenches in rural India might have become a fashionable – and expensive - rite of passage for thousands of young people each year, but volunteers would often do more good staying at home and assisting communities on their own doorstep, a conference on ethical tourism will hear tomorrow."



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Voluntourism is a 'waste of time and money' - and gappers are better off working in Britain - News & Advice - Travel - The Independent

Voluntourism is a 'waste of time and money' - and gappers are better off working in Britain - News & Advice - Travel - The Independent: "Helping out at an African nursery or digging trenches in rural India might have become a fashionable – and expensive - rite of passage for thousands of young people each year, but volunteers would often do more good staying at home and assisting communities on their own doorstep, a conference on ethical tourism will hear tomorrow."



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Non-profits: Recruit next-generation volunteers | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information

Non-profits: Recruit next-generation volunteers | Rochester Business Journal New York business news and information: "At the same time, it’s no secret that many non-profits continue to struggle with underfunding and an overall lack of resources. For these to thrive long term, we must look to the future of succession planning. This begins with volunteers. As the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ National Philanthropy Day approaches, we must seriously reconsider how we approach and engage this next generation. "



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Friday, October 24, 2014

Teen philanthropist to be honored - KUSI News - San Diego, CA

Teen philanthropist to be honored - KUSI News - San Diego, CA: "17-year-old Daisy Aguilar is the youngest person to be honored this year as an Outstanding San Diego Philanthropist.

Philanthropy is a fancy name for something that Daisy says comes naturally.

The University of San Diego freshman being recognized for her work as a teen mentor at the Boys and Girls Club in Solana Beach."



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UNK philanthropy class to give nonprofits $10K - Kearney Hub: Local

UNK philanthropy class to give nonprofits $10K - Kearney Hub: Local: " The philanthropy class at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will distribute $10,000 to area nonprofits that develop and implement a program to benefit the community."



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Ebola Fighters Enlist Texts in Bid to Curb Outbreak - Bloomberg

Ebola Fighters Enlist Texts in Bid to Curb Outbreak - Bloomberg: "Using technology that can target mobile phones in a specific area, workers with the United Nations Children’s Fund sent texts to a group of Monrovia teenagers telling them how to sign up for Ebola alerts. The teens texted back questions, such as how can they avoid getting sick?"



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Thursday, October 23, 2014

New Orleans teen honored as outstanding youth in philanthropy | NOLA.com

New Orleans teen honored as outstanding youth in philanthropy | NOLA.com: "Princeton Carter, a student at Newman High School in New Orleans, has been named the 2014 Bob Carter Companies Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Carter, 16, will receive the award at the National Philanthropy Day Honors: A Celebration of People and Impact event on Nov. 15 at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C."



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Tuesday, October 21, 2014

"Ice bucket' event at Wilkesboro raises $3,023 for laptop computers - journalpatriot: News

"Ice bucket' event at Wilkesboro raises $3,023 for laptop computers - journalpatriot: News: "Students at Wilkesboro Elementary School raised $3,023 for the purchase of new laptop computers last week in an “ice bucket penny war challenge.”
Throughout the week (Oct. 13-17), students were encouraged to bring loose change and bills."



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Tuesday, October 14, 2014

The 2014 San Diego National Philanthropy Day Awards honor San Diego people and companies that make San Diego a better place. | UTSanDiego.com

The 2014 San Diego National Philanthropy Day Awards honor San Diego people and companies that make San Diego a better place. | UTSanDiego.com: "When Daisy Aguilar and Rosa Olascoaga are honored as Outstanding Youth Volunteers at the San Diego National Philanthropy Day Awards on Oct. 28, the two college freshmen will be sharing the stage with such local luminaries as Ernest and Evelyn Rady and Lori M. Walton. They will be sharing the credit with the people who handed them the philanthropy torch and taught them how to run with it."



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Monday, October 06, 2014

Plymouth six-year-old leads call to fundraise for new Derriford Hospital charity | Plymouth Herald

Plymouth six-year-old leads call to fundraise for new Derriford Hospital charity | Plymouth Herald: "A SIX-YEAR-OLD fundraiser is leading the call to join a charity walk to help patients at Derriford Hospital.

Little Mackenzie Beer will do the ‘Walk for Wards’ on Sunday – taking part in the first official fundraiser of a brand new charity."



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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Mozilla: Just 5 percent of computer science kids go into nonprofits. We’re going to change that. - The Washington Post

Mozilla: Just 5 percent of computer science kids go into nonprofits. We’re going to change that. - The Washington Post: "Public interest groups say there aren't nearly enough tech geeks working for nonprofits and in government. New research from Mozilla and its partner, the Ford Foundation, finds that barely 10 percent of computer science students wind up working in those sectors. The vast majority — 70 percent — go to big, wealthy tech companies. While that's great for Google and Facebook, Mozilla believes building good public policy around technology means attracting more technologists directly to public service.

So the maker of the popular Firefox browser is kicking off a fellowship program designed to put young engineers in a position to affect how tech policy, "



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Monday, September 29, 2014

Dutch schools opt out of charity drive for anti-Israel groups | The Times of Israel

Dutch schools opt out of charity drive for anti-Israel groups | The Times of Israel: "Dutch schools opt out of charity drive for anti-Israel groupsSix schools in Urk, outside Amsterdam, boycott Kinderpostzegels Association’s fundraiser"



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Local product making impact at United Way | News-JournalOnline.com

Local product making impact at United Way | News-JournalOnline.com: "A communications and public relations major, she interned at the charitable organization, which works with 32 partner agencies.

She started as a resource development manager about a year ago and was quickly promoted to assistant director."



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Friday, September 26, 2014

Young folk launch '50 for 50' charity fund-raising, AsiaOne Singapore News

Young folk launch '50 for 50' charity fund-raising, AsiaOne Singapore News: "A group of 50 individuals aged 18 to 34 has set out to debunk the stereotype of apathetic youth with its very own charity drive.

Over the next three months, the group, which calls itself The Social Co, wi"



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The Courier - Your Messenger for the River Valley - Local nonprofits connect with ATU students

The Courier - Your Messenger for the River Valley - Local nonprofits connect with ATU students: "More than 325 Arkansas Tech University students learned about volunteer opportunities in the Arkansas River Valley during a community service fair sponsored by the ATU Student Activities Board on Tuesday, Sept. 23."



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Thursday, September 25, 2014

Sooke Youth Leadership class are finalists - Sooke News Mirror

Sooke Youth Leadership class are finalists - Sooke News Mirror: "outh in Philanthropy Award (Ages 11 – 18), presented by TELUS:

Edward Milne Community School’s Leadership class

The Leadership class from Edward Milne Community School contributes significantly to local and global initiatives. Their annual Cops For Cancer fundraising campaign raised over $7,500 in one week and they inaugurated a one-day Spin-A-Thon, which raised $5,000."



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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Youth in Philanthropy - J-Wire » J-Wire

Youth in Philanthropy - J-Wire » J-Wire

Melbourne’s Mount Scopus College students have learnt about community needs and making decisions about granting money when there are competing priorities, when they took part in the Youth in Philanthropy program of the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation.

Monday, September 15, 2014

Starting Young: Engage Kids in Your Nonprofit - Third Sector Today


Starting Young: Engage Kids in Your Nonprofit - Third Sector Today

A few days ago, I saw an adorable story on The Today Show about a well-spoken seven-year-old girl. She was chosen as the winner of the 2014 Sprout “Kindest Kid Awards” and named the Chief Kindness Officer. The “Kindest Kid Award” is in its second year and aims to spotlight young children who are very focused on doing good.

Friday, September 12, 2014

Kingsley School help disaster relief charity ShelterBox | Leamington Observer



DISASTER relief tents and other vital supplies for refugees or
displaced families have been provided by pupils at Leamington's Kingsley
School.They have raised enough money to buy two boxes of aid which the
charity ShelterBox delivers to people who have been forced to leave
their homes and belongings to flee war zones and disaster areas around
the world.

9-year-old biking for charity across U.S. stops in Mesa

9-year-old biking for charity across U.S. stops in Mesa

CJ is 9 years old and on a cross-country bike ride to raise money for
families of children with cancer. He stopped in Mesa on Thursday, where
the family planned to spend the night, before CJ pedals his way to
Apache Junction. He is traveling the Southern Tier Adventure
Cycling route, a more than 3,000 mile trip from California to Florida.
He and his family began their journey in Oceanside, California, on Sept.
1.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Thieves Steal 100 Onions That 5th Graders Grew For Charity

Thieves Steal 100 Onions That 5th Graders Grew For Charity

It was supposed to be a lesson in growing your own food, healthy
eating and helping the less fortunate. Instead, a group of Maine
fifth-graders got a lesson in the harsh realities of life.When students at the Albert S. Hall School in Waterville went out last week to ha

Marine City students want to market nonprofits

Marine City students want to market nonprofits 

Students at Marine City High School are looking for nonprofit organizations to help.  The
students in the school's Business Essentials II class want to help the
organizations market themselves by developing a website and/or creating
brochures, signs and/or fliers.

Tuesday, September 09, 2014

Social services finding favour among young grads, AsiaOne Singapore News

Charities, too, have been seeing an influx of younger employees.
At the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), for instance, one in three of its workers is below 30, compared to one in five in 2009.
And at the NKF, the share of its Generation Y workers - those born in or after 1977 - has risen from 44 per cent in 2009 to 63 per cent now. They make up the bulk of its workforce.
Charities, too, have been seeing an influx of younger employees.

At the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), for instance, one in three of its workers is below 30, compared to one in five in 2009.

And at the NKF, the share of its Generation Y workers - those born in
or after 1977 - has risen from 44 per cent in 2009 to 63 per cent now.
They make up the bulk of its workforce.

- See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/social-services-finding-favour-among-young-grads#sthash.aRh3M35W.dpuf


Charities, too, have been seeing an influx of younger employees.

At the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), for instance, one in three of its workers is below 30, compared to one in five in 2009.

And at the NKF, the share of its Generation Y workers - those born in
or after 1977 - has risen from 44 per cent in 2009 to 63 per cent now.
They make up the bulk of its workforce.

- See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/social-services-finding-favour-among-young-grads#sthash.aRh3M35W.dpuf

Charities, too, have been seeing an influx of younger employees.

At the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), for instance, one in three of its workers is below 30, compared to one in five in 2009.

And at the NKF, the share of its Generation Y workers - those born in
or after 1977 - has risen from 44 per cent in 2009 to 63 per cent now.
They make up the bulk of its workforce.

- See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/social-services-finding-favour-among-young-grads#sthash.aRh3M35W.dpuf

Charities, too, have been seeing an influx of younger employees.

At the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), for instance, one in three of its workers is below 30, compared to one in five in 2009.

And at the NKF, the share of its Generation Y workers - those born in
or after 1977 - has risen from 44 per cent in 2009 to 63 per cent now.
They make up the bulk of its workforce.

- See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/social-services-finding-favour-among-young-grads#sthash.aRh3M35W.dpuf

Charities, too, have been seeing an influx of younger employees.

At the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), for instance, one in three of its workers is below 30, compared to one in five in 2009.

And at the NKF, the share of its Generation Y workers - those born in
or after 1977 - has risen from 44 per cent in 2009 to 63 per cent now.
They make up the bulk of its workforce.

- See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/social-services-finding-favour-among-young-grads#sthash.aRh3M35W.dpuf

Charities, too, have been seeing an influx of younger employees.

At the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), for instance, one in three of its workers is below 30, compared to one in five in 2009.

And at the NKF, the share of its Generation Y workers - those born in
or after 1977 - has risen from 44 per cent in 2009 to 63 per cent now.
They make up the bulk of its workforce.

- See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/social-services-finding-favour-among-young-grads#sthash.aRh3M35W.dpuf

Charities, too, have been seeing an influx of younger employees.

At the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), for instance, one in three of its workers is below 30, compared to one in five in 2009.

And at the NKF, the share of its Generation Y workers - those born in
or after 1977 - has risen from 44 per cent in 2009 to 63 per cent now.
They make up the bulk of its workforce.

- See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/social-services-finding-favour-among-young-grads#sthash.aRh3M35W.dpuf

Charities, too, have been seeing an influx of younger employees.

At the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), for instance, one in three of its workers is below 30, compared to one in five in 2009.

And at the NKF, the share of its Generation Y workers - those born in
or after 1977 - has risen from 44 per cent in 2009 to 63 per cent now.
They make up the bulk of its workforce.

- See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/social-services-finding-favour-among-young-grads#sthash.aRh3M35W.dpuf

Charities, too, have been seeing an influx of younger employees.

At the Singapore Red Cross (SRC), for instance, one in three of its workers is below 30, compared to one in five in 2009.

And at the NKF, the share of its Generation Y workers - those born in
or after 1977 - has risen from 44 per cent in 2009 to 63 per cent now.
They make up the bulk of its workforce.

- See more at: http://news.asiaone.com/news/singapore/social-services-finding-favour-among-young-grads#sthash.aRh3M35W.dpuf

Friday, September 05, 2014

Next Generation Philanthropy: A Conversation With Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen | Bobbi Silten



Next Generation Philanthropy: A Conversation With Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen | Bobbi Silten










Q: For the past 14 years, you have taught a strategic
philanthropy class at Stanford Graduate School of Business. Why did you
start this course?


A: The reason I initially embarked on a
teaching career and still continue to teach today is to provide the
resources, networks and materials to prepare students for careers as
philanthropists, change makers and social entrepreneurs. Through a lens
of consumer empathy, I have created and am constantly refining and
evolving the courses for Stanford undergraduate and graduate students
that I wish I could have taken to prepare me for my career.








Thursday, September 04, 2014

Palmetto, Manatee High students participate in massive ice bucket challenge for ALS awareness | Education | Bradenton Herald

Palmetto, Manatee High students participate in massive ice bucket challenge for ALS awareness | Education | Bradenton Herald

Palmetto and Manatee high school swim and dive team members stood
before colored buckets and coolers, just waiting for the icy feeling.  The challenge was Evelyn Magann's idea.



Read more here: http://www.bradenton.com/2014/09/03/5335992_palmetto-manatee-high-students.html?rh=1#storylink=cpy

New Partnership to Increase Student Philanthropy, Community Involvement

Press Release



New Partnership to Increase Student Philanthropy, Community Involvement


This partnership has the potential to be so influential because we know that the earlier youth get involved in philanthropy, the morelikely they are stay involved throughout their lifetimes," said Andrew Watt, FInstF, President and CEO of AFP. "We are excited to be working with the Jefferson Awards Foundation,
which has such an illustrious program, and reaching so many young people interested in making a difference." Beginning with the 2014-2015 school year, volunteers from AFP chapters in the 12 SIA regions will present a beginning philanthropy and fundraising module, as well as a more advanced module at the mid-winter SIA LeadershipConference

Friday, August 29, 2014

Organizations contribute in Tharu youths' relief collection drive for rain disaster victims

Organizations contribute in Tharu youths' relief collection drive for rain disaster victims: he organization has provided Rs 5000 in cash as well as biscuits, noodles, water purifying medicine, clothes and other utensils.

Similarly, Social Welfare Club of Kathmandu Collage of Management also donated the goods worth Rs 11500 to be given for the flood and landslide victims.

Likewise, the youth campaigners also received Rs 24500 from the office bearers of Tharu Engineers Association. Bidhya Nanda Chaudhari, chairman at the Association and member Umesh Chaudhari handed over the cash and kinds to the campaigners.

Friday, August 15, 2014

Gap years: Voluntourism – who are you helping? - Telegraph

Gap years: Voluntourism – who are you helping? - Telegraph: Gap years: Voluntourism – who are you helping?
If you’re looking for opportunities abroad, check your skills match and you will be helping, rather than hindering, says Rose Dykins

Thursday, August 14, 2014

NEW YORK: Nexus Global Youth Summit — Millennials Transform Philanthropy | Business Wire | Rock Hill Herald Online

NEW YORK: Nexus Global Youth Summit — Millennials Transform Philanthropy | Business Wire | Rock Hill Herald Online: NEW YORK — More than 500 next-gen inheritors and social entrepreneurs convened July 24-25 at the 4th annual Nexus Global Youth Summit, held at the United Nations. Nexus, the world’s largest network of millennial philanthropists, is led by Co-founders Jonah Wittkamper and Rachel Cohen Gerrol.

Monday, July 28, 2014

Orlando 12-Year-Old Named 2014 Peggy Kirk Bell Award Winner - Cybergolf

Orlando 12-Year-Old Named 2014 Peggy Kirk Bell Award Winner - Cybergolf: Two years ago he decided not to accept gifts for his own birthday party, instead turning it into a fundraiser to underwrite the parties of kids who had never had their own birthday celebration. Though not even a teenager, Johnny now has a 501(c)3 charitable designation for "A Birthday Party Wish, Inc." because he, with the help of his sister, family and friends, sponsors birthday parties for underprivileged kids in the Orlando area.

Because of his passion for golf, humble nature and charitable ventures, Johnny Wright has been named the winner of the 2014 Peggy Kirk Bell Award, given an

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Next To Silicon Valley, Nonprofits Draw Youth Of Color Into Tech - capradio.org

Next To Silicon Valley, Nonprofits Draw Youth Of Color Into Tech - capradio.org: To counter that, a growing number of nonprofits are popping up in Oakland to help young blacks and Latinos break into the industry.

The Goal Is Exposure

Every afternoon this summer, Armstrong is in the offices of a small nonprofit called Hack the Hood. Her job is to fix websites for clients.

"I'm trying to do an outline," she says, staring at a page on her laptop that has a lot of links. "You click on it, it takes you everywhere in the world. I like short and simple."

Wednesday, July 09, 2014

University projects lend a hand to nonprofits’ efforts | StarNewsOnline.com

University projects lend a hand to nonprofits’ efforts | StarNewsOnline.com: n addition to their normal school activities, this semester a number of students at the University of North Carolina Wilmington have been busy working on projects for local nonprofit organizations. As part of the Nonprofit Leadership Experience course, students have completed projects benefiting nonprofits in our region.

Young people twice as likely to want to volunteer as other age groups

Young people twice as likely to want to volunteer as other age groups: Young people aged 16 to 24 are twice as likely to want to volunteer as other age groups but many charities are reluctant to recruit them, the chief executive of the Scout Association told Parliamentarians yesterday.

Speaking at a session of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Civil Society and Volunteering in the House of Commons, Matt Hyde said his charity’s research showed a very high appetite for volunteering at younger ages.

Thursday, June 26, 2014

One Percent for Good

One Percent for Good: Volftsun and few other teens in Northern Virginia where she lived pooled their money and together decided which organizations in the area and in Israel would receive their gifts. This was through the Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute (JYPI), an organization her mom had helped co-found. Both immigrants from the former Soviet Union, Volftsun’s parents felt indebted to the Jewish community for bringing them to America and made it their mission to teach their daughters the importance of tzedakah.



Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Kids raise funds for effort to build village health center | News | Almanac Online |

Kids raise funds for effort to build village health center | News | Almanac Online |: Such is the case with third-graders at Laurel School, who saved their allowances, worked around the house, and staffed lemonade stands to contribute to a $20,000 fund for the construction of a health center in Uganda

Youth Philanthropy Council | YouthServe Birmingham

Youth Philanthropy Council | YouthServe Birmingham: he Youth Philanthropy Council seeks to involve young people, ages 15-18, in the learning and giving aspects of philanthropy. We define philanthropy as: the giving of time, treasure, or talent for the common good. We will learn together about non-profits, professionalism, grant writing and grant making, as well as the needs of the Birmingham Community. We will have dynamic speakers and visit cool places all over Birmingham. YPC participants will also create a Request for Proposals, so that local organizations can apply for grants from the YPC.

Monday, June 16, 2014

Nonprofit Outreach helps homeless teens celebrate graduation

Nonprofit Outreach helps homeless teens celebrate graduation: Jones is one of 25 homeless or formerly homeless seniors who received help from the faith-based organization this past year to enable them to earn their high school diploma or GED. The organization provides necessities and services, such as food, clothing, transportation, tutoring, textbooks — even fancy duds for prom and caps and gowns for graduation — for more than 400 homeless young men and women aged 14-24 each year, according to its website.

The graduating students and Outreach employees gathered at an open house graduation party Saturday at Post Road Christian Church on Indianapolis' Far Eastside. Local companies, organizations and residents donated goods and services for graduation gifts for the youths.

Friday, June 13, 2014

JUF News : Building a foundation

JUF News : Building a foundation: Give a bunch of teens $25,000 and remarkable things can happen.

That’s exactly what Voices: The Chicago Jewish Teen Foundation has been doing each year for the past decade. The Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago project puts high school students in full control of their own charitable foundation, teaching them the ins and outs of philanthropy and opening their eyes to needs they n

Praise for Scottish school pupils’ involvement in charity programme - Perth & Kinross / Local / News / The Courier

Praise for Scottish school pupils’ involvement in charity programme - Perth & Kinross / Local / News / The Courier: An initiative which enables young people to speak up for local charities they believe in was celebrated in Perth yesterday.

In the past six years nearly �1 million has been donated to grassroots charities through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI).

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Youth hope to better community with projects

Youth hope to better community with projects: Area youth with a vision of how to make their community a better place will have the chance to make a positive change with the help of the Fremont Area Community Foundation.

The foundation announced the winners of its first Youth Philanthropy Contest Wednesday during a ceremony at Midland University. Young people in grades K-12 were invited this spring to compete in the Youth Philanthropy Contest. The contest asked for project ideas that would better the community and could be completed within nine months. Winning projects received a $1,000 grant from the foundation.

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

Teen Philanthropy Movement Growing | The Jewish Week

Teen Philanthropy Movement Growing | The Jewish Week: Josh Satok is bringing Jewish teen philanthropy to Nova Scotia, Canada. The recent Yale University graduate was inspired to do so by a class on grant making he took at school.

“Basically, in this course we were the guinea pigs. A private donor gave us $50,000 and said, ‘You kids are smart. Do something good with this.’”

Youth efforts give back to VDO�|�Haliburton Echo

Youth efforts give back to VDO�|�Haliburton Echo: our local teens are bringing brilliant smiles to the people who run the Volunteer Dental Outreach for Haliburton County after earning a $5,000 grant through the Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) competition last week.
The YPI grant motivates high school students across Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to learn about local charities, within the community and empowers students to advocate for a charity.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

How Faith-Based Hope Endeavors Effectively Fights the AIDS Epidemic and Changes Lives in the U.S. and Africa - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup

How Faith-Based Hope Endeavors Effectively Fights the AIDS Epidemic and Changes Lives in the U.S. and Africa - The TechSoup Blog - Community - TechSoup: When 14-year-old Maddie thinks she has it tough, she thinks of Bethany. The two girls met at Hope Village Orphan Care Center in Malawi. Besides their age, the two girls have very little in common. Both of Bethany’s parents died of complications from AIDS. With three younger siblings to care for, Bethany dropped out of school. She spent her days collecting sticks in hopes of selling them at a local market so she could feed her siblings. Maddie is from a small town in Michigan. Prior to her trip to Malawi her biggest problems revolved around school, boys and the mall. Deeply impact by the time she spent with Bethany in Malawi, Maddie returned to Michigan with a new perspective on life

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Youngstown News, YSU Program’s students pay it forward

Youngstown News, YSU Program’s students pay it forward: Youngstown State University students in the Nonprofit Leadership academic program gained hands-on experience in philanthropy this spring through the Pay It Forward: Strengthening Communities through Student-Led Philanthropy Initiative.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Youth advisory Committee Awards $16,000 in Grants to Local Organizations - bctv.org - Local news about Berks County and Reading, Pa.: Community

Youth advisory Committee Awards $16,000 in Grants to Local Organizations - bctv.org - Local news about Berks County and Reading, Pa.: Community: The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) of Berks County Community Foundation awarded $16,000 in grants to ten nonprofit agencies for programs that empower youth in Berks County.

Started in 1998, the Youth Advisory Committee teaches teenagers about philanthropy, and helps them understand community issues that affect them.

Monday, May 12, 2014

Teen philanthropists award nonprofits $10,000 in grant funding - Quad Cities Online

Teen philanthropists award nonprofits $10,000 in grant funding - Quad Cities Online: BETTENDORF -- Area nonprofits will receive a total of $10,000 in grants from Teens for Tomorrow (T4T), the youth philanthropy program of the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend. Teen members met on Sunday, May 4th, to decide the grant recipients from a pool of 23 applicants. The Community Foundation's Board of Directors approved their decisions on Tuesday, May 6.

Philanthropy has more intrinsic benefits than you think - The Denver Post

Philanthropy has more intrinsic benefits than you think - The Denver Post: Philanthropy delivers real-time health benefits.

Brain scans reveal that the mere thought of helping others by planning to make a donation makes people happier. Actual face-to-face helping also triggers areas of the brain associated with happiness.

Philanthropy has more intrinsic benefits than you think - The Denver Post

Philanthropy has more intrinsic benefits than you think - The Denver Post: Philanthropy brings families together — today.

Children as young as 3 can begin to learn about philanthropy. Teens can volunteer their time and share a portion of their allowance or earnings with a worthy cause. Young adults can actively participate in developing and implementing a family's strategy for giving. Mature adult children can become meaningfully involved in managing a family's charitable endeavors.

By making charitable efforts a lifelong, joint endeavor, families discuss important subjects, learn how to make decisions and solve problems collaboratively, and develop new ways to connect and grow as a cohesive, functional unit. It's never too late to start.

Tuesday, May 06, 2014

Teenage Cancer Trust fundraiser Stephen hits back at Twitter attacks

Teenage Cancer Trust fundraiser Stephen hits back at Twitter attacks: Bowel cancer patient 19-year-old Stephen Sutton, who has raised �3.2m for the Teenage Cancer Trust, has been moved to respond to tweets from donors complaining they have been “duped”, as he recovers enough to be able to leave hospital.

Messages sent to the teenager included some people saying they deserved a refund and expressing doubts about the authenticity of the Sutton’s story and his sudden recovery.

The teenager responded to a tweet, sent from a now deleted account, saying: “Sorry to disappoint you! So you know, I still have my cancer and it's still incurable, if that makes you feel less 'duped' x”.

Monday, May 05, 2014

The Youth Advisory Committee of The Luzerne Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits - Times Leader

The Youth Advisory Committee of The Luzerne Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits - Times Leader: The Youth Advisory Committee of The Luzerne Foundation awarded its first grants at its inaugural dinner Sunday at Genetti’s Best Western & Conference Center.

The nonprofit recipients are CASA, Volunteers in Medicine, Wyoming Valley Children’s Association and Marley’s Mission.

Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Inspirational young cancer survivor honoured as Great Kid

Inspirational young cancer survivor honoured as Great Kid: As one of 16 recipients of this year’s Great Kids Awards, given annually by Alberta Government’s Human Services, Olivia moved beyond her cancer battles to give to others, raising money for charity with her 20 cousins.

Their tight-knit group called “Can Change Cousins” participates in regular charity drives, collecting bottles and other recyclables to donate to those in need.

Friday, April 25, 2014

Winston-Salem Foundation Announces 2014 Youth Grantmakers in Action Recipients

Winston-Salem Foundation Announces 2014 Youth Grantmakers in Action Recipients: Youth Grantmakers in Action (YGA) hosted its annual grant celebration event on April 16 at the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools’ Career Center. YGA announced five grants totaling $2,010 that were made to positive projects that will help the youth of Forsyth County come together to make a difference in our community.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Are Investments in Experiential Jewish Education for Teens Worthwhile?

Are Investments in Experiential Jewish Education for Teens Worthwhile?: We know from program evaluations by the Foundation for Jewish Camping and individual camps that summer camp has a positive impact on teens’ Jewish identity as well as on their Jewish education.

But how are the various experiential efforts to engage teens – philanthropy circles, volunteer programs, youth groups – faring in terms of Jewish education?

This question and others are behind our decision to conduct a comprehensive, independent national evaluation of Moving Tradition’s signature program, Rosh Hodesh: It’s a Girl Thing!

Siblings on course to boost charity | Stuff.co.nz

Siblings on course to boost charity | Stuff.co.nz: Three young children are on track to paddle the length of the Abel Tasman National Park to raise money for children's education in Nepal, Kenya, Haitai and New Zealand.

Jessie, 11, Zefa, 9, and Tide Fa'avae, 7, are braving the elements over the blustery school holidays to raise money for Purple Cake Day, a Nelson-based volunteer-run charity event supporting children worldwide to receive the education they need to break the poverty cycle. They are due to finish their three-day, 40km paddle today at Marahau.

BBC News - Stephen Sutton reaches �1m cancer charity target

BBC News - Stephen Sutton reaches �1m cancer charity target: A teenage blogger with terminal cancer has raised �1m for charity after posting his final message to followers.

Stephen Sutton, 19, from Burntwood, in Staffordshire, was diagnosed with bowel cancer aged 15 and started raising funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

MOSI-PNC piggy bank campaign to foster philanthropy in children

MOSI-PNC piggy bank campaign to foster philanthropy in children: ositioned in MOSI’s lobby is a “pig pen” filled with piggy banks waiting to be picked up, taken home and handled with consideration and kindness. Each one comes with its own set of feeding instructions, namely that the piggy favors meals of quarters. But dimes, nickels and pennies will also help fill its tummy.

When there’s no more room inside for its nourishment simply return the plum-full piggy bank to MOSI by April 25 and trade it in for another, plus a ticket for two – one child and one adult – to the May 3 Children’s Gala from 5 to 7 p.m.

Four Boston Nonprofits Get $20K from Future Philanthropists

massnonprofit.org ::: April 10, 2014 — Four Boston nonprofits have received $20,000 in funding for healthy aging programs from Future Philanthropists, a Framingham-based nonprofit that seeks to educate young people about the value of philanthropy and encourage them to become engaged citizens.

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

Monday, April 14, 2014

Duke Haddad Give the Next Generations of Fundraising a Seat at the Table : FundRaising Success

Duke Haddad Give the Next Generations of Fundraising a Seat at the Table : FundRaising Success: He said he taught his three children philanthropy through the years by having them engage in charitable work of interest to them. In fact, he noted that when children in the family reach the age of 13, they are invited on the family foundation board as "junior members." They must participate by finding new charities to serve and be hands-on with the organization.

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce hosting Youth in Philanthropy Scholarship Award Luncheon - Your Houston News: News

Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce hosting Youth in Philanthropy Scholarship Award Luncheon - Your Houston News: News: The Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, The George Foundation, and Safari Texas Ranch invite you to join in the special recognition of students from Calvary Episcopal College Prep, Fort Bend Christian Academy, Fort Bend ISD, Lamar Consolidated ISD, Needville ISD, Katy ISD and Stafford MSD participating in the 17th Annual Youth in Philanthropy program. Ticket proceeds, donation and all contributions benefit Youth in Philanthropy Scholarships to be awarded at the luncheon. We hope you can attend this luncheon celebrating the volunteer accomplishments of the YIP students.

Tuesday, April 08, 2014

Rivier students pitch in to help nonprofits | New Hampshire Education

Rivier students pitch in to help nonprofits | New Hampshire Education: Rivier students pitch in to help nonprofits
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Sindy Duron helps spruce up Girls, Inc. on Saturday during Rivier University’s Freshmen Day of Service. (Barbara Taormina Photo)

Friday, April 04, 2014

The Crimson White | Students give back through disaster relief, mentoring

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From helping build houses to rehabbing local elementary schools, some University of Alabama students strive to uphold the pursuits of civic responsibility.

Jared Patterson, volunteer coordinator for the local Habitat for Humanity, said about 2,000 UA students have helped Habitat through the years. He said student organizations, fraternities, sororities and almost every college at the University have contributed.