Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Nelson College students break golfing record for good cause | Stuff.co.nz

Nelson College students break golfing record for good cause | Stuff.co.nz: "Three Nelson College boys have endured the heat and wind to break the record for most holes played at Nelson Golf Club in one day.

Ollie Merrit, Matthew Grimes and Kameron Clarke, all 15-years-old, played 156 holes yesterday during 16 hours in the scorching hot sun and hard wind. The 150 hole record was previously set by their mentor and Nelson Golf Club professional Glyn Delany about 15 years ago."



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Monday, November 30, 2015

Giving More Than Fashion Sense | Park Cities People

Giving More Than Fashion Sense | Park Cities People: "Now a senior at HPHS, Deitch has seen her project turn from a mere thought to an annual event. Big Sister’s Closet isn’t just another extracurricular activity for her; it’s an achievement.

For her efforts, Deitch was awarded the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon honor of Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy on Nov. 13."



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Friday, November 20, 2015

Oxfordshire teenagers follow charity to Kenya - BBC News

Oxfordshire teenagers follow charity to Kenya - BBC News: "A group of teenagers from Oxfordshire travelled to Kenya to follow the work of a charity that supports poor communities."



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Students collaborate with artists to help nonprofits | Emory University | Atlanta, GA

Students collaborate with artists to help nonprofits | Emory University | Atlanta, GA: "This marks the second year that the course “Art and Social Engagement” has been offered through Emory’s Center for Ethics in partnership with the Atlanta arts non-profit WonderRoot and with support from Southwest Airlines. The goal of the three-hour class is to unite Emory students, Atlanta artists and nonprofits to develop socially engaged artwork.

And interest in the program is booming, says Carlton Mackey, director of Emory's Ethics and the Arts Program, who runs the class with Edward Queen, director of the D. Abbott Turner Program in Ethics and Servant Leadership (EASL) at Emory's Center for Ethics."



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Elementary school siblings carry on family tradition of philanthropy | fox4kc.com

Elementary school siblings carry on family tradition of philanthropy | fox4kc.com: "Every so often Acadamie Lafayette school gives students Ella and Jack Perry an opportunity to go before schoolmates and pitch their favorite cause and a project about which they care deeply.

“Me and Ella go to Jamaica help the people there,” said Jack.

“You can bring medicine and money,” said Ella.

This week’s FOX 4 Young Achievers have a strong bond with the children of Oberlin School high in the mountains of eastern Jamaica."



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Tuesday, November 03, 2015

The AFP Blog: Calling Young Professionals (And Those Young at Heart)

The AFP Blog: Calling Young Professionals (And Those Young at Heart): "Calling Young Professionals (And Those Young at Heart)
Guest blogging this week on the AFP Blog is the Marketing Chair of AFP’s Youth in Philanthropy Committee Valerie M. Pletcher, MinstF (Adv Dip). Valerie talks about AFP’s collaboration with the Jefferson Awards Foundation Students in Action program and our role in educating youth about fundraising and philanthropy.

When I was a young fundraising professional, I was heavily influenced by my upbringing with Fred Rogers. You know, Mister Rogers (the PBS show).  He always found the most creative ways to teach kids about giving and receiving—and with no strings attached."



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Friday, October 30, 2015

Students learn about philanthropy : Community

Students learn about philanthropy : Community: "For the past six weeks, the Sturgis Williams Middle School students enrolled in Becky Peterson’s exploratory class “Students Building a Better World,” have been learning about philanthropy and the many ways of helping those in need.

The students began by first reading James Stovall’s book “The Ultimate Gift,” a story of how a self-centered and privileged man changes into a selfless man who cares for others. Many of the class activities were then based on the chapters in that book. For example, to coordinate with the “Gift of Friendship” chapter, the students discussed recent instances in which they might have let a friend down. They then had to write a letter or call that friend to remedy the situation. For the chapter titled “Gift of Problems,” the students had to identify problems either locally or around the world and then figure out how they could make an impact."



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Thursday, October 29, 2015

What makes millennials give to charity? - The Boston Globe

What makes millennials give to charity? - The Boston Globe: "Nonprofits know the young adult you strike up a relationship with today can become a longtime supporter down the road,” says Jim Klocke, chief executive officer at the Massachusetts Nonprofit Network. Klocke doesn’t believe traditional fund-raising galas will die off; they’ll “evolve.”"



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Tuesday, October 27, 2015

What Makes a Charity Tax-Exempt? Issues for Government Oversight and Due Diligence | Nonprofit Quarterly

What Makes a Charity Tax-Exempt? Issues for Government Oversight and Due Diligence | Nonprofit Quarterly: "It should be no surprise that 15-year-old Hana co-authored a post with her uncle Gene titled, “Why Are Charities Tax-Exempt?” Uncle Gene is Gene Takagi, the managing attorney at the NEO Law Group and a nationally known expert in nonprofit law. Gene’s Nonprofit Law Blog should be on everyone’s blog feed."



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Friday, October 23, 2015

Teens learn real-world philanthropy on charitable board - The Canadian Jewish News

Teens learn real-world philanthropy on charitable board - The Canadian Jewish News: "Thirty Jewish teens will spend the next seven months making real-world financial decisions together, with the direct impact reflected in the Toronto Jewish community.

The Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto, in collaboration with WOW!, an initiative of UJA Federation’s Julia and Henry Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Education and the Jewish Teen Funders Network, launched a new project this month called the Jewish Teen Board.

Funding will also come from Laura Lauder and the Maimonides Fund."



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Thursday, October 22, 2015

Meet the youngest speaker at New England’s largest education technology conference - Education - Boston.com

Meet the youngest speaker at New England’s largest education technology conference - Education - Boston.com: "Surprenant listed dozens of projects he plans on pursuing after he speaks at MassCUE, from writing books to a social media campaign for the Jimmy Fund. But, he said, through all of them, he wants to show the grown ups he’s talking to how easy it is to make a difference."



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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Glenrothes teenager bags top fundraising award - Fife Today

Glenrothes teenager bags top fundraising award - Fife Today: "A Glenrothes teenager has been named Scottish Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year.

Aidan McCallum (13), who has raised more than £9000 for the Scottish Huntington’s Association (SHA), picked up the award at the at the Institute of Fundraising Scotland awards."



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Stanford University Student Earns International Youth Philanthropy Award - About AFP - AFP

Stanford University Student Earns International Youth Philanthropy Award - About AFP - AFP: "Stanford University Student Earns International Youth Philanthropy Award
(Arlington, VA)  Kinsey Morrison, an 18-year old college student who was diagnosed with aplastic anemia at a young age and has now raised more than $600,000 for a variety of charitable causes, has been named the 2015 Bob Carter Companies Outstanding Youth Philanthropist by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)."



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Wednesday, October 14, 2015

William Byrd collects more than 200-pounds of food for charity | WSLS

William Byrd collects more than 200-pounds of food for charity | WSLS: "Students at William Byrd High school put their sports marketing skills to good use by encouraging classmates to bring in hundreds of canned food donations for the hungry in Southwest Virginia."



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Celebrate #GivingTuesday by Teaching About Giving | npENGAGE

Celebrate #GivingTuesday by Teaching About Giving | npENGAGE: "This year on #GivingTuesday, Learning to Give is asking teachers to join the international movement to celebrate an opening day to the giving season by doing what they do best, by teaching.
Learning to Give believes that a key way to change the world is to broaden the number of people learning about philanthropy, civil society and giving time, talent and treasure. They do this by educating kids, giving them the knowledge to engage, and then encouraging action. The formula is Knowledge+Skills+Behavior, and it’s already working with two million teachers who leverage the program today."



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Tuesday, October 06, 2015

Put a Sock in It helps the homeless one mismatched sock at a time | USA TODAY College

Put a Sock in It helps the homeless one mismatched sock at a time | USA TODAY College: "Dirty, mismatched socks are an annoyance to most people, but for three University of Nebraska-Lincoln students, those socks keep their business running.

Put a Sock in It, a nonprofit started by sophomores Tayler Sundermann, Sarah Porath and Josie Jensen, all 19, aims to take “the world’s lonely socks, making them whole and giving them back to the community,” according to their website."



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Target for National Citizen Service participation was missed by more than 22,000 | Third Sector

Target for National Citizen Service participation was missed by more than 22,000 | Third Sector: "The Cabinet Office annual report says 57,609 young people took part last year, against a target of 80,000 - which was also short of the minimum figure of 60,000 set for the NCS Trust"



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Monday, September 21, 2015

The Cavalier Daily :: Alternative Fall Break works with community nonprofits

The Cavalier Daily :: Alternative Fall Break works with community nonprofits: "Currently in its second year, the Alternative Fall Break program had a successful pilot year and anticipates an even greater turnout ahead. Started as a partner program to Alternative Spring Break, Alternative Fall Break provides University students with an opportunity to make something of their break and build connections within the local community."



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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Kansas Group—Youth Making a Difference—Earns International Youth Philanthropy Award - About AFP - AFP

Kansas Group—Youth Making a Difference—Earns International Youth Philanthropy Award - About AFP - AFP: "Kansas Group—Youth Making a Difference—Earns International Youth Philanthropy Award
(Arlington, VA)  Youth Making A Difference (YMAD), a program of the South Central Community Foundation (SCCF) in Pratt, Kan., that involves engaging youth from seven counties in philanthropy and grant-making, has received the 2015 Bob Carter Companies Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Group, given by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). "



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Thursday, September 10, 2015

Meet the teenage chess champ who plays for charity—as a Jawa

Meet the teenage chess champ who plays for charity—as a Jawa: "his week, Stephen Eisenhauer starts high school. But few other ninth-graders can beat his summer vacation story: While the rest of us were grilling out for Labor Day, Eisenhauer donned a set of robes and glowing eyes and spent the weekend playing chess as Dragon Con's own Chess Jawa."



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Youth Making a Difference earn national award - News - Kiowa County Signal - Kiowa County, KS - Kiowa County, KS

Youth Making a Difference earn national award - News - Kiowa County Signal - Kiowa County, KS - Kiowa County, KS: "Youth Making a Difference will receive its honor at the second annual National Philanthropy Day® Honors event on Nov. 12th in New York City at the 92nd Street Y, a historic cultural center at 7:30 p.m.
For the past 12 years, 114 high school students have gone through the YMAD program, inviting grant applications, reviewing documents and making nearly $250,000 in grants to a wide variety of charities. In 2014 alone, 27 members reviewed 98 grant applications and awarded $26,000 to organizations in South Central Kansas."



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Thursday, September 03, 2015

Youth Making a Difference receives national award - News - PrattTribune - Pratt, KS - Pratt, KS

Youth Making a Difference receives national award - News - PrattTribune - Pratt, KS - Pratt, KS: "outh Making A Difference (YMAD), a program of the South Central Community Foundation in Pratt, Kan., that involves engaging youth from seven counties in philanthropy and grant-making, has received the 2015 Bob Carter Companies Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Group, given by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)."



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Friday, August 07, 2015

North shore Community Foundation aid Habitat for Humanity's ReStore | NOLA.com

North shore Community Foundation aid Habitat for Humanity's ReStore | NOLA.com: "The Northshore Community Foundation's Youth Philanthropy program aims for active engagement in the hopes of inspiring our youth to plan, act, and give for the common good of their community."



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Wednesday, August 05, 2015

Pint-sized, ice cream-selling philanthropist raises thousands for charity

Pint-sized, ice cream-selling philanthropist raises thousands for charity: "Five-year-old Haylen Astalos is offering sweet frozen treats for an even sweeter cause this summer, raising thousands of dollars for charity, $2 at a time.
The pint-sized Alberta philanthropist came up with the idea for his money-raising ice cream stand after he turned five-years-old, Astalos' mom Tabitha Astalos told CTV's Canada AM on Wednesday."



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Tuesday, August 04, 2015

Bettendorf boy grows out hair for charity in honor of late sister | WQAD.com

Bettendorf boy grows out hair for charity in honor of late sister | WQAD.com: "For more than two years a Bettendorf boy has been on a mission to grow his hair out for charity.

Blake Anderson, age 11, was on a mission was in honor of his sister, who died from cancer when she was 13 years old."



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Study: Children from poorer families are more altruistic than wealthier kids - Quartz

Study: Children from poorer families are more altruistic than wealthier kids - Quartz: "Children from less privileged families are more likely to behave altruistically than their wealthier counterparts, according to a study of 74 pre-kindergarten toddlers by the University of California, and published in Psychological Science."



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Monday, August 03, 2015

Youth for Yuletide make summer cool - The Telegraph - thetelegraph.com

Youth for Yuletide make summer cool - The Telegraph - thetelegraph.com: "Lily and Taylor host Christmas in July at their grandmother’s Godfrey business. Several Freer family members and friends of the girls’ from school or other occasions serve Sloppy Joes and Kool-Aid to whoever wants to attend because the event is open to the public. Lily, 8, and Taylor, 11, along with their friends, serve visitors lunch."



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Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Friday, June 26, 2015

Midway students’ efforts result in covered bus stop - WacoTrib.com: Community News: NeighborPlus

Midway students’ efforts result in covered bus stop - WacoTrib.com: Community News: NeighborPlus: "he Kindness & Compassion Club was a major component leading to Hewitt Elementary’s Youth Philanthropists of the Year Award presented on National Philanthropy Day by the Association of Fundraising Professionals in November.
The KC Club is part of the district’s Rachel’s Challenge program. The group’s purpose is to keep the school mindful of serving the community."



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Twenty Two Oh Five | Sasha Dichter's Blog

Twenty Two Oh Five | Sasha Dichter's Blog: "What I didn’t know, until last night, was that a few of my son’s classmates took it upon themselves to raise money for Acumen as a thank you. They self-organized and went around to other classes in the school, talking about Acumen and asking kids to bring in bottles they would return for the 5 cent deposits.

So the $22.05 represents 441 bottles that 5th graders collected and returned because they wanted to help people they’ve never met who have less than they do."



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Thursday, June 25, 2015

YMAD a finalist for National Philanthropy Day honors - News - Kiowa County Signal - Kiowa County, KS - Kiowa County, KS

YMAD a finalist for National Philanthropy Day honors - News - Kiowa County Signal - Kiowa County, KS - Kiowa County, KS: "South Central Community Foundation’s (SCCF) youth philanthropy program, Youth Making a Difference (YMAD) has been named a finalist for the National Philanthropy Day Honors, recognizing extraordinary charitable work by individuals and organizations from across North America."



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Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Area youth philanthopists honored | Local/State News | hutchnews.com

Area youth philanthopists honored | Local/State News | hutchnews.com: "he South Central Kansas program is one of three national finalists in the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy category. This unique program gives young high school members a taste of philanthropy. In 2003, South Central Community Foundation hired Maggie Southard as program manager to develop a youth philanthropy program.

The AFP Awards Committee will make the final selection in July, and the National Philanthropy Day Honors will take place in New York City on Nov. 12, 2015."



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Tuesday, June 23, 2015

'Philanthroteens': young people who use their pocket money to change the world | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian

'Philanthroteens': young people who use their pocket money to change the world | Voluntary Sector Network | The Guardian: "“I call them philanthroteens,” she tells the Guardian Voluntary Sector Network. “They want to go out in the real world and do something.”

Quoting findings from the Cassandra report, the blogger says nearly half of teenagers in the UK and the US want to volunteer, 32% have already donated money and just over one in 10 want to start a charity."



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Monday, June 22, 2015

Shining light shares flame of philanthropy | The Australian Jewish News

Shining light shares flame of philanthropy | The Australian Jewish News: "lthough only 21, the founder and president of Young Men 4 Gender Equality has already established five not-for-profit organisations in his native Mexico City, creating awareness about breast cancer, equality and environmental issues.

He is a mentor with the United Nations Youth Fund, a social innovator, youth leader and a human rights activist."



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Tuesday, June 16, 2015

CatholicHerald.co.uk » Vatican suspends charity agreement until FIFA investigation ends

CatholicHerald.co.uk » Vatican suspends charity agreement until FIFA investigation ends: "A charity for young people established by Pope Francis has suspended a donations agreement with a South American football federation, following the corruption scandal that erupted last month within the worldwide football federation, FIFA."



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Friday, May 29, 2015

The World Has Moved On, But Nepal's Youth Are Just Getting Started - NBC News

The World Has Moved On, But Nepal's Youth Are Just Getting Started - NBC News: "Much of the world came together to support Nepal but the youth of Nepal have been especially impressive," wrote Nepali fashion designer and political activist Shakun Sherchand on her Nepali Emergency Village Relief GoFundMe site. "There have been thousands of grassroots initiatives, self-organized, like our crowd sourcing fundraiser, that have sprung up all around the country and among Nepali communities globally. So much of the initial aid that went out from Kathmandu to the villages came from these person-to-person contacts and dedication.""



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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Leaside’s CGS lemonade and cookie sale funds to Nepal | The South Bayview Bulldog

Leaside’s CGS lemonade and cookie sale funds to Nepal | The South Bayview Bulldog: "Kids at Children’s Garden School have fulfilled their pledge to the CGS Principal’s Club by earning and donating $400 to the UNICEF Earthquake Relief Fund in aid of those struck so hard by multiple quakes in Nepal. The Principal’s Club teaches the selfless duty of philanthropy."



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Monday, May 18, 2015

Musical chairs for charity: USA students raise money with childhood game | AL.com

Musical chairs for charity: USA students raise money with childhood game | AL.com: "As future South Alabama alumni, the weight and responsibility placed on our shoulders will only grow heavier as we grow older, and it is never too early to begin improving the lives of others," she said."



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Dunes Learning Center receives $7,000 from VU students to fund Mighty Acorns : Duneland Community News

Dunes Learning Center receives $7,000 from VU students to fund Mighty Acorns : Duneland Community News: "CHESTERTON | Valparaiso University students awarded Dunes Learning Center a $7,000 grant as part of a special American literature and experiential philanthropy course.

Traditions of Giving and Serving in American Life introduces students to writings about charity and service, while taking them through a real-world grant development process. The program is made possible by the generous support of the Learning by Giving Foundation. Founded by Doris Buffett, Warren Buffett’s sister, this national organization is dedicated to teaching effective charitable giving."



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Friday, May 15, 2015

Inspiring youth philanthropy

Inspiring youth philanthropy: "Scott knows whereof she speaks. During high school, helping found and fund a nonprofit led her to become a Youth Advisory Council member and leader for In Youth We Trust at the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois. “I saw all the facets of philanthropic organizations and how wonderful the work was,” she said. “After that, I knew I wanted to work in philanthropy as my career.”"



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Friday, May 08, 2015

Students' spring break uncovers 'infectious' work

Students' spring break uncovers 'infectious' work: "Both girls joined their Baptist Campus Ministry (BCM) team of 18 students on spring break from Eastern Kentucky University of Richmond, Ky. For most of the team, including sophomore Campbell and senior Wilcox, it was their first disaster relief ministry experience.

The students traded their spring vacations for 12-hour workdays and paid $250 each for the week to go and serve others in Long Island, N. Y. Their day began with breakfast at 6:30 a.m. and was followed by devotion and prayer time before the students divided into three work groups for job site assignments."



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Monday, May 04, 2015

Broadbridge Heath boy’s mountain climb for charity - West Sussex County Times

Broadbridge Heath boy’s mountain climb for charity - West Sussex County Times: "he ten-year-old will be completing the climb to raise money for charity Children With Cancer whom he has had a very close connection with for most of his life.

Ed was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when he was two-and-a-half-years-old and has been in and out of hospital for the past seven years."



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Philanthropy student helps provide sports gear to those in need: Student Spotlights: Spotlights & Profiles: Inside IUPUI: Indiana University

Philanthropy student helps provide sports gear to those in need: Student Spotlights: Spotlights & Profiles: Inside IUPUI: Indiana University: "The philanthropic spirit that Boone exhibited then led him to come to IUPUI and pursue a career in the IU Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. And it also drew national attention from the Christian Science Monitor and Yahoo.com, who did stories on the nonprofit organization Boone launched. The attention helped earn the IUPUI student a nomination in the Jefferson Awards Lead360 program, a part of the Jefferson Awards Foundation"



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Friday, May 01, 2015

Morehead State University :: April :: ‘Chuck it for Charity’ slated for May 1-11

Morehead State University :: April :: ‘Chuck it for Charity’ slated for May 1-11: "“Chuck it for Charity” is a campus move out donation campaign in which Goodwill of Kentucky is providing donations bins in several locations on campus so that students can donate gently used clothing, shoes, small appliances, decor, books and school supplies and miscellaneous household goods"



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Spring Lake girl to perform during 2015 Wish Ball-West Michigan | Grand Haven Tribune

Spring Lake girl to perform during 2015 Wish Ball-West Michigan | Grand Haven Tribune: "From getting Spring Lake Intermediate School involved in raising money to forgoing birthday gifts in lieu of donations, Matt and Nicole said they receive information about their daughter inspiring other people. Aubrey has also been nominated for the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award through the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Voting ends Friday.

Aubrey’s Facebook page"



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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Miles for Smiles, Press Uncuffed place first in Do Good Challenge - The Diamondback : News

Miles for Smiles, Press Uncuffed place first in Do Good Challenge - The Diamondback : News: "Miles for Smiles, a team working to get better dental care for children in rural Honduras, and Press Uncuffed, a group raising awareness about imprisoned journalists around the world, each took home the $5,000 grand prize in their category at the Do Good Challenge on Tuesday.
The fourth annual event, held in Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, ends the eight-week competition between 69 student teams, each with a chosen cause and philanthropy plan."



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Monday, April 27, 2015

Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal - The Economic Times

Telecom operators slash call rates to quake-hit Nepal - The Economic Times: "Telecom operators MTS India and Tata Teleservices today said they have slashed charges for calls made to earthquake-hit Nepal to support disaster relief efforts.

State-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL, and private companies like AirtelBSE -1.83 % and Idea CellularBSE 2.03 % have already announced reduction in charges or made free calls to Nepal, where over 2,000 people were killed after a devastating earthquake yesterday.
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Friday, April 24, 2015

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Students pledge 10 percent of future income

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Students pledge 10 percent of future income: "or the rest of their lives, four Penn students have decided to give 10 percent of what they earn to charity. 

On Monday, the students joined Giving What We Can, a national organization whose 1,000 members have pledged to donate 10 percent of their future lifetime income to charities working to eradicate poverty. Part of a movement towards “effective altruism,” GWWC aims to do the most possible good with the money available. Effective altruism means not just giving more, but giving more effectively."



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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Philanthropist by Design | Planned Giving Design Center

Philanthropist by Design | Planned Giving Design Center: "Rod:    What we focus on is helping advisors do a lot better with communication and building relationships with the clients and then helping the clients prepare their kids for what they’re going to get which helps keep the family together.  That doesn’t happen without good communication, so that’s a key point for all of it."



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Teen-focused nonprofits receive grants - Waynesboro News Virginian: The News Virginian

Teen-focused nonprofits receive grants - Waynesboro News Virginian: The News Virginian: "Several local nonprofits were recognized Wednesday night and received grants from the Youth Philanthropy Council for their work with teens and young adults. This year, the council was able to increase their grant funding to better support causes that support teens, including CASA for Children and the Waynesboro Salvation Army "



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Monday, April 20, 2015

Nancy Lublin, CEO of DoSomething.org Moves to Crisis Charity She Founded - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Nancy Lublin, CEO of DoSomething.org Moves to Crisis Charity She Founded - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Nancy Lublin announced Tuesday that she is stepping down from DoSomething.org to take the helm at Crisis Text Line, the nonprofit she founded in 2013.
After 12 years as chief executive of the youth volunteerism charity DoSomething.org, Nancy Lublin announced Tuesday that she is stepping down to take the helm at Crisis Text Line, a nonprofit she founded in 2013 to provide counseling through text messages."



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Pittsfield teens using soccer to help poor youths in Haiti - Washington Times

Pittsfield teens using soccer to help poor youths in Haiti - Washington Times: "Here you’re so used to so much structure and organization to the game,” said Pittsfield High School sophomore Jackson Rich. “But there, they don’t have the resources or the equipment or anything. They have to make do. But when they’re out there playing, they’re loving every minute of it.”

Rich, who traveled to Haiti last January, enlisted his friends to join him on the journey back there during the spring school recess. They’ll be volunteer coaches through the Housatonic-based nonprofit, HotFutbol - “Hot” being an acronym for “health, opportunity, and training.”"



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Teens, Social Media and Technology Overview 2015 : FundRaising Success

Teens, Social Media and Technology Overview 2015 : FundRaising Success:



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Students play piano for charity at NorthPark Mall - OurQuadCities

Students play piano for charity at NorthPark Mall - OurQuadCities

Friday, April 17, 2015

New ASU program helps undergrads change the world

New ASU program helps undergrads change the world: "ncoming freshmen of all majors can apply to join the Public Service Academy, a four-year program of classes, hands-on experiences and internships to create working relationships between civilians and military personnel and collaborations among the public, private and non-profit sectors. It launches in August."



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Printing prosthetics: 3-D printers make 'superhero' hands for kids in need - WTOP

Printing prosthetics: 3-D printers make 'superhero' hands for kids in need - WTOP: "A class of fifth-graders at Western Salisbury Elementary School near Allentown, Pennsylvania, learned about Chi and his work at Johns Hopkins from an online news service. They knew he was printing hands for kids, but wondered if they could convince him to make one for their beloved fourth-grade teacher, Patty Anderson."



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Printing prosthetics: 3-D printers make 'superhero' hands for kids in need - WTOP

Printing prosthetics: 3-D printers make 'superhero' hands for kids in need - WTOP: "A class of fifth-graders at Western Salisbury Elementary School near Allentown, Pennsylvania, learned about Chi and his work at Johns Hopkins from an online news service. They knew he was printing hands for kids, but wondered if they could convince him to make one for their beloved fourth-grade teacher, Patty Anderson."



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Friday, April 10, 2015

Ride of the Mustang reaches $500,000 goal for cancer research | Local Sports | Airdrie City View

Ride of the Mustang reaches $500,000 goal for cancer research | Local Sports | Airdrie City View: "Founded in 2011, the event has become one of the top fundraisers organized by students in Alberta, with all proceeds going towards the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation to benefit the support of children’s cancer research.
According to student organizer Breanne McPhee, the “Ride for Five” target could not have been attained without the last minute partnership with École Edwards Elementary School, which had 500 of its students taking part in 10-minute intervals on tricycles.
“It’s been fantastic to see the entire community behind the cause,” said McPhee. “It just goes to show regardless of how young or old, or how big or small, you can still make a difference for a great cause.”"



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KONP / Local News / Youth donates money to PC Foundation

KONP / Local News / Youth donates money to PC Foundation: "While most 5-year-olds dream of receiving trendy toys on their birthdays, Port Angeles resident Layla Parker had a different idea this year.
Following a family discussion on making a charitable donation in lieu of more traditional birthday gifts, Layla decided to collect money for the Peninsula College Foundation."



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Tuesday, April 07, 2015

Brownsville school principal kisses goat 21 times for charity - Central Kitsap Reporter

Brownsville school principal kisses goat 21 times for charity - Central Kitsap Reporter: "Before a crowd of hundreds of children in the Brownsville Elementary gymnasium on March 31, school Principal Toby Tebo kissed a goat 21 times as part of a fundraiser for children in Kenya.

"It's stinky," he said of kissing the goat, which wore a bow and apparently had its teeth brushed before the smooch."



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'Arizona Gives Day' encourages donations to strapped nonprofits - CBS 5 - KPHO

'Arizona Gives Day' encourages donations to strapped nonprofits - CBS 5 - KPHO: "There's really a lack of community-service opportunities for students who need it most," said Adam Rubin with RENEW. Rubin recognized the need for kids and teens in low-income areas to make their communities better. So he and a partner started holding leadership workshops in Tanzania.

"They performed a school cleanup and actually donated to the school trash cans, brooms, and engaged over 600 students at this school," Rubin said.

Now Rubin is bringing what he learned back home. He'll host a workshop this July with 20 Phoenix high schoolers."



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Monday, March 30, 2015

Internet-Savvy Kids Getting an Early Jump on Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Internet-Savvy Kids Getting an Early Jump on Philanthropy - The Chronicle of Philanthropy: "Internet-Savvy Kids Getting an Early Jump on Philanthropy
Children are becoming increasingly active in philanthropy at younger ages, The Philadelphia Inquirer writes in an article focusing on two local kids raising money for disease charities.

Maya Rigler, a 10-year-old cancer patient, has collected more than $100,000 for pediatric cancer through a web page set up through a charity based in Bala Cynwyd, Pa., called Alex's Lemonade Stand."



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Wednesday, March 25, 2015

Orlando Bloom, UNICEF Ambassador, Shows Liberian Youth What They Can Do To Fight Ebola

Orlando Bloom, UNICEF Ambassador, Shows Liberian Youth What They Can Do To Fight Ebola: "The star joined members from Adolescents Leading an Intensive Fight Against Ebola (A-LIFE). The group aims to get young people involved in a social platform developed by UNICEF that enables “U-Reporters” to communicate via text message about Ebola-related issues."



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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Deadline for The Oklahoma Group coming up - OUDaily.com: Campus

Deadline for The Oklahoma Group coming up - OUDaily.com: Campus: "plications for Oklahoma Group, a group that provides first-hand experience for OU students to work with professionals and nonprofits, are due March 31."



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3 Starting Points for Raising Do-Good Kids | Louise Storm

3 Starting Points for Raising Do-Good Kids | Louise Storm: "If you were to look under my dining room table on any given evening, you'd see four sets of little feet wiggling around. While my husband and I never dreamt we'd enjoy such a full table, our gratitude for this merry bunch is only matched by our sense of responsibility to do well at this parenting thing. All of us -- mammas, grandpas, honorary aunties -- want the best for our children, but there are myriad pathways to raise a happy and whole child. I'd like to suggest that one approach is to be a "Philanthro-Parent.""



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UT fraternity members ready to hit the road for charity - Toledo Blade

UT fraternity members ready to hit the road for charity - Toledo Blade: "s two Southview High School graduates now in their sophomore years at the University of Toledo embark on long-distance cycling trips this summer, they figure their bikes will play secondary roles in their journeys.

Conor Welsch will participate in the Journey of Hope"



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Elementary students donate hair to charity | WANE

Elementary students donate hair to charity | WANE: "FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) Several nervous elementary students sat in front of their class mates ready to get a special haircut for charity. Ten students at Cedarville Elementary School got eight-inches of their hair cut off during an assembly on Monday."



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Monday, March 23, 2015

Loud New Voices Emerge to Protect Quiet Library Spaces - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Loud New Voices Emerge to Protect Quiet Library Spaces - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly: "Last week, two separate events brought attention to the precarious place of public libraries in various parts of the country. In Missouri, a group of about 100 students traveled by bus from Kansas City to Jefferson City in the hope of meeting with the governor to relay their dissatisfaction with his proposed $6 million budget cut to the state’s library system. In New York City, the presidents of the Brooklyn Public Library, Queens Public Library, and New York Public Library issued a joint report, “Long Overdue: NYC’s $1 Billion Library Fine,” to draw attention to the terrible physical condition of many of the city’s libraries and the jaw-dropping price tag to repair them. Although the Missouri campaign seems to be mostly student-driven while the NYC campaign is broader, they both are relying heavily on social media to generate discussion about the multiple roles that libraries hold for students and adults and the need for more stable funding sources to support them."



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Friday, March 20, 2015

Thursday, March 19, 2015

Community News - Teton Valley News: Page2

Community News - Teton Valley News: Page2: "Now in its 4th year, the program provides students with a keen understanding of the granting process as they thoughtfully review grant applications, meet with nonprofit leaders from applying organizations and award $3,000 to local charities.    According to a 2014 student philanthropist, “I didn’t realize our community needed so many things. I thought that all the requests were important but we had to narrow it down…” Not only does the program help to develop a deeper understanding of the granting process, but students also get a firsthand look at the many roles that nonprofits play in our community in meeting the needs of their fellow citizens."



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Hometown Heroes: Alamo nonprofit founder inspires youths to make philanthropy a daily part of life

Hometown Heroes: Alamo nonprofit founder inspires youths to make philanthropy a daily part of life:



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Friday, February 27, 2015

A Call to All Leaders from Young Leaders: Manifesto for Social Change - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly



“The manifesto is trying to give Millennials a process for change, a way to reimagine and fix the systems that aren’t working and gathering tools and resources,” says Golbin-Goodman. Owusu emphasizes that collective action is required saying that the piece “is a call for people to come together and look at the scale of the problems and understand that nobody is going to be able to solve them alone.” 

A Call to All Leaders from Young Leaders: Manifesto for Social Change - NPQ - Nonprofit Quarterly

Best Charity Sites to Teach Kids About Giving

Best Charity Sites to Teach Kids About Giving: "This poses a challenge. How do you effectively instill in young minds the power of monetary giving, if their entire experience is with pixels on a screen? After all, placing money in a church collection (religion tops U.S. individuals’ charitable giving), is a physical act, one that can then be easily connected to the upkeep and running of the organization and any programs it runs."



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Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Maryvale student team joins high school challenge to raise funds for Leukemia Lymphoma Society - Baltimore Sun

Maryvale student team joins high school challenge to raise funds for Leukemia Lymphoma Society - Baltimore Sun: "nksburg resident Brooke Nixon has six weeks to raise $10,000 and she's rounded up a team of fellow Maryvale Preparatory School freshmen to help her do it.


The proceeds from their restaurant days at Chick-fil-A and Panera Bread, a swimathon and selling care packages to Maryvale students during exam week will go to a good cause.

They're raising the money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society."



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Charitable giving isn’t just for adults | Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin

Charitable giving isn’t just for adults | Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin: "Talk about giving a portion of one’s money, or even a portion of one’s time, to charity is not a common one to be had between parents and their young adults. Charity is mostly seen as solely an adult’s cause, one that does not need to be thought about at this time in our lives. I, however, see charity as a much more beneficial and important aspect to becoming a considerable part of the community.

The idea of giving back to ​society should be stressed just as much as giving back to the ​economy."



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Student Volunteering Week Begins Today | Alex Swallow

Student Volunteering Week Begins Today | Alex Swallow: "‘2015 will be the 14th year of Student Volunteering Week in the UK. But student volunteering and social action in the UK has a long history, from university settlements and missions in the nineteenth century to workcamps for the unemployed in the interwar period to CND protesting and Student Community Action after the Second World War and throughout the later part of the 20th Century’"



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Friday, February 20, 2015

Roshni Nadar Malhotra | Philanthropy Impact

Roshni Nadar Malhotra | Philanthropy Impact: "Roshni Nadar Malhotra
Asia's Youngest Philanthropist talks to Philanthropy Impact about her family business and the task of taking over the family foundation"



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The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Student organization connects non-profits with app development

The Daily Pennsylvanian :: Student organization connects non-profits with app development: "Two seniors are vying to save nonprofits thousands of dollars.

Co-founded by Wharton and Engineering senior Dhruv Maheshwari and Engineering senior Ali Altaf, Hack4Impact connects student developer talent with nonprofit organizations free of charge. It works closely with groups in and outside of Philadelphia, and has a model that may be applied beyond Penn."



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Thursday, February 19, 2015

Contest gives youth chance to 'make a difference' : K C -belitz

Contest gives youth chance to 'make a difference' : K C -belitz: "Today I’d like to share some space in the column with our partners in the Columbus Area Philanthropy Council. They are organizing the third annual Youth Philanthropy Contest, and certainly this project fits very well with the chamber’s mission."



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Boys and Girls club expanding in Fort Bend - Your Houston News: News

Boys and Girls club expanding in Fort Bend - Your Houston News: News: "“The new Richmond-Rosenberg Club will serve as the epicenter for our efforts in Fort Bend County to provide essential services to underserved youth. We are proud to have support from Fort Bend Youth in Philanthropy and look forward to strengthening our ties to the Fort Bend community.”"



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Thursday, January 22, 2015

Watertown Daily Times | Youth Philanthropy Councils offering $10,000 grant to nonprofits

Watertown Daily Times | Youth Philanthropy Councils offering $10,000 grant to nonprofits: "The Northern New York Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Councils are encouraging nonprofit organizations to submit proposals to be considered for grant funding. Interested agencies must offer services in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties and provide a grant request that will enhance the organization’s work and the quality of life in the north country."



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Donate used shoes, help high school students in Newark pay for prom, gradudation | 7online.com

Donate used shoes, help high school students in Newark pay for prom, gradudation | 7online.com: "If you've been wanting to clean out your closet and make some space, we have a way you can help both students in New Jersey and people in need in other countries.

It's as simple as going through your shoes.

"We understand that everybody doesn't have money," said Shanard Seabrooks, a student and Senior Class President.

If you place yourself in the shoes of many students at Barringer Academy of the Arts and Humanities in Newark, senior prom, graduation fees, and field trips can all add up. "



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Thursday, January 15, 2015

Student charity music event for mill workers

Student charity music event for mill workers: " Hampden Academy students are putting on a charity music event to raise money for those families affected by the shutdown of the paper mill in Bucksport."



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Dickinson County News: Local News: Okoboji Foundation 2015 grant application available (01/13/15)

Dickinson County News: Local News: Okoboji Foundation 2015 grant application available (01/13/15): "The Okoboji Foundation involves approximately 25 students from Okoboji and Spirit Lake high schools annually in Youth in Philanthropy. This initiative empowers and challenges youth to identify community needs while building a sense of social responsibility. Students raise funds "



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Wednesday, January 14, 2015

STM students awarded for philanthropy | Fairview Post

STM students awarded for philanthropy | Fairview Post: "Grande Prairie Catholic School Division recieved a youth award for 2014 Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) National Philanthropy Day, nominated by Habitat for Humanity."



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Friday, January 09, 2015

Tragic Vanessa helped inspire ace idea | Nottingham Post

Tragic Vanessa helped inspire ace idea | Nottingham Post: "The 24-year-old, of Aspley, received a £4,000 Virgin StartUp loan from NBV to launch Gifts4You.

The online business operates as an e-commerce site that sells more than 10,000 gifts, including licensed merchandise for the likes of Manchester United and Disney film Frozen.

The entrepreneur's business model aims to support charities by allowing them to use their own personalised Gifts4You website free of charge to raise more funds for their cause.

The death of Adam's sister Vanessa from leukaemia in 2001 inspired him to provide a platform for charities to raise money."



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Monday, January 05, 2015

College students power nonprofit serving homeless « Philanthropy North Carolina

College students power nonprofit serving homeless « Philanthropy North Carolina: "Since 2009, when it was founded by students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the organization has served over 1,500 people, says Maggie West, a UNC graduate and the nonprofit’s program coordinator.

In 2014, 115 of its client “members” got jobs, and 70  found stable housing. And since 2010, its members collectively have saved $270,000 in their savings accounts."



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