tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-115397182024-03-14T03:17:35.646-04:00AFP Blog: Youth in PhilanthropyThis blog contains assorted news and commentary about Youth and Philanthropy gathered by the AFP Fundraising Resource Center. Other Sites of Interest Section Disclaimer:
AFP provides the following listing of hyperlinks to other Internet pages as a privilege to the user. AFP does not necessarily endorse, support or attest to the accuracy of information posted on those Internet pages. Some urls may require registration to view and/or may only be available for a limited time.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.comBlogger1846125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-1301726798016972792016-05-16T11:10:00.001-04:002016-05-16T11:10:15.157-04:00Leo, aged 9, among more than 1,000 on 50-mile charity bike ride | Stoke SentinelLeo, aged 9, among more than 1,000 on 50-mile charity bike ride | Stoke Sentinel: "SCHOOLBOY Leo Skelton has raised more than £500 by cycling 50 miles in a charity event.
The nine-year-old, from Tean, was one of the youngest cyclists in this year's Dougie Mac Bike Ride, which took place yesterday."
'via Blog this'Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-3639832674956661882016-05-09T15:11:00.001-04:002016-05-09T15:11:05.275-04:00Monarch K-8 plans inaugural water walk to raise money for charity - Boulder Daily CameraMonarch K-8 plans inaugural water walk to raise money for charity - Boulder Daily Camera: "Monarch K-8 teachers are doing laps around the school with buckets of water each week, students are reading about water and the halls are decorated with water drops that list facts.
The Louisville school is all about water as it prepares for its inaugural water walk on Friday. The idea was developed by Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-87868600268299874652016-04-27T11:44:00.001-04:002016-04-27T11:44:18.912-04:00Students learn to code for free while donating skills to nonprofits | KSL.comStudents learn to code for free while donating skills to nonprofits | KSL.com: "In the 18 months since we launched, more than 300,000 people have signed up," Larson said. "Many of these students have jobs and kids, and are trying to change careers. Already, hundreds of our students have already learned enough to go out and get software developer jobs."
Since the beginning of Free Code Camp, Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-32532304120725919622016-04-18T11:31:00.001-04:002016-04-18T11:31:50.805-04:00A Make-a-Wish kid from Idaho gave Bryce Harper back his 100th home run ball - The Washington PostA Make-a-Wish kid from Idaho gave Bryce Harper back his 100th home run ball - The Washington Post:
'via Blog this'Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-39229374872017851412016-04-12T14:32:00.001-04:002016-04-12T14:32:14.953-04:00New Muppet Zari May Help Create Global Awareness and Connection among Children | Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyNew Muppet Zari May Help Create Global Awareness and Connection among Children | Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly: "Zari, whose name means ‘shimmering,’ will be featured in new, locally produced segments that focus on curriculum topics like girls’ empowerment, national identity, physical health, and social and emotional wellbeing,” said the press release from Sesame Workshop.
The six-year Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-27040667370102727452016-04-11T08:15:00.001-04:002016-04-11T08:15:28.376-04:00Why The Next Gen Don't Want To Play 'Family Philanthropy': A Note To Wealthy Parents - ForbesWhy The Next Gen Don't Want To Play 'Family Philanthropy': A Note To Wealthy Parents - Forbes: "They hate your philanthropy. I’m sorry. I said it. Your kids don’t want to play “foundations” with you because they hate your philanthropy. They will never tell you this. They will revert to stereotype and feign complete disinterest as having “the chat” is more trouble than it’s worth."
'via Blog thisAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-91106478057801670932016-04-01T10:45:00.001-04:002016-04-01T10:45:41.632-04:00Why skill development is important in youth philanthropy - Information, research and resources for fundraisers and their leadersWhy skill development is important in youth philanthropy - Information, research and resources for fundraisers and their leaders: "here is a wealth of research on youth civic engagement, which researchers from the University of Ottawa have deftly summarized in this report exploring where engagement and media intersect. For compassionate communities to grow and thrive, we need youth to develop theAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-2281206352545686422016-03-29T09:40:00.001-04:002016-03-29T09:40:07.813-04:00Breakfast raises £230 for charity - News Post LeaderBreakfast raises £230 for charity - News Post Leader: "The Ridge Terrace primary’s school hall was full from 8am until the start of lessons as staff served a Continental -style breakfast to the children and their parents.
Deputy headteacher Theresa Worrall said: “I am so proud of the children, parents and staff for their part in this fundraising for a very worthy charity.”"
'via Blog this'Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-11664479025766451062016-03-22T13:52:00.001-04:002016-03-22T13:52:19.279-04:00Charity challenge for speedy students: how to ace jailbreak | Education | The GuardianCharity challenge for speedy students: how to ace jailbreak | Education | The Guardian: "The rules of jailbreak are simple; you have 36 hours to travel as far from your university as you can, without spending any of your own money. It’s not an excuse for a holiday, though – it’s all for charity.
With thoughtful preparation, a little luck and some lateral thinking, you can make the most of those Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-56253895365567425262016-03-22T11:28:00.001-04:002016-03-22T11:28:18.327-04:00Strongsville elementary school kids raise $30,000 jumping for charity | cleveland.comStrongsville elementary school kids raise $30,000 jumping for charity | cleveland.com: "STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – Jumping for joy and charity is what elementary school students did last month raising more than $30,000 for the American Heart Association's Jump Rope For Heart program. Leading the way were Kinsner Elementary students who raised $10,164."
'via Blog this'Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-56311313649077493542016-03-18T11:57:00.001-04:002016-03-18T11:57:55.392-04:00Do You Have a Youth Philanthropy Initiative? - NonProfit PRODo You Have a Youth Philanthropy Initiative? - NonProfit PRO:
'via Blog this'Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-27700618532853312152016-03-14T09:02:00.001-04:002016-03-14T09:02:01.381-04:00Central Maine business briefs - Central MaineCentral Maine business briefs - Central Maine: "Demont & Associates, in partnership with the Association of Fundraising Professionals Northern New England, has opened nominations for a $5,000 college scholarship to a youth aged 10 to 17.
The AFP- NNE Demont Scholarship Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy recipient will be chosen from a pool of nominations by a New England Region Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-5485643154146827822016-03-10T11:57:00.003-04:002016-03-10T11:57:44.170-04:00Pasadena Now » Pasadena Family Tells About Their Year-Long, Adventure-Filled Roadtrip | Pasadena California, Hotels,CA Real Estate,Restaurants,City Guide... - Pasadena.comPasadena Now » Pasadena Family Tells About Their Year-Long, Adventure-Filled Roadtrip | Pasadena California, Hotels,CA Real Estate,Restaurants,City Guide... - Pasadena.com: "The Webbs – dad Matt, mom Eva, and kids Jack, Solveig and Evie – started on the One Year Road Trip in August 2014 with a trip to Arizona, and came home to Pasadena in October 2015. Using a refurbished Bluebird school bus Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-68659060456097096222016-03-10T11:57:00.001-04:002016-03-10T11:57:43.504-04:00Pasadena Now » Pasadena Family Tells About Their Year-Long, Adventure-Filled Roadtrip | Pasadena California, Hotels,CA Real Estate,Restaurants,City Guide... - Pasadena.comPasadena Now » Pasadena Family Tells About Their Year-Long, Adventure-Filled Roadtrip | Pasadena California, Hotels,CA Real Estate,Restaurants,City Guide... - Pasadena.com: "The Webbs – dad Matt, mom Eva, and kids Jack, Solveig and Evie – started on the One Year Road Trip in August 2014 with a trip to Arizona, and came home to Pasadena in October 2015. Using a refurbished Bluebird school bus Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-79716007325137034522016-03-08T13:46:00.001-04:002016-03-08T13:46:18.289-04:00What's new on the business scene for March 8What's new on the business scene for March 8: "Youth leadership programs hold event — The Mid-Hudson Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ Youth in Philanthropy team recently partnered with the Youth Leadership Program of The Chamber Foundation, Inc. to present “Giving Back to Your Community” at Marist College to more than 100 teens and adults."
'via Blog this'Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-85291016029294292982016-03-07T10:18:00.001-04:002016-03-07T10:18:20.245-04:00Foundation programs work to create young philanthropists of color - Buffalo - Buffalo Business FirstFoundation programs work to create young philanthropists of color - Buffalo - Buffalo Business First: "A new foundation program will train young people of color about the concept of philanthropy, teaching them about giving as well as giving them the chance to award two grants.
It’s the next in a series of programs developed by the Communities of Giving Legacy Initiative (CGLI), an initiative of Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-21179351904657656372016-03-07T10:17:00.001-04:002016-03-07T10:17:39.406-04:00Plant City High crowns prince and princess in charity fundraiser | TBO.com and The Tampa TribunePlant City High crowns prince and princess in charity fundraiser | TBO.com and The Tampa Tribune: "PLANT CITY Two Plant City High School students won prizes and crowns for collecting the most donations for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
Senior Cole Peterson was crowned prince and freshman Katelyn Yarbrough was crowned princess by Principal Susan Sullivan for collecting the most Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-6570509836074685732016-03-04T10:36:00.001-04:002016-03-04T10:36:10.577-04:00Teen’s charity promotes reading, sets up permanent donation box - The Bristol Press: Bristol PressTeen’s charity promotes reading, sets up permanent donation box - The Bristol Press: Bristol Press: "SOUTHINGTON — Local educational nonprofit Planting Pencils honored Read Across America Day by making its first donations to two Hartford Schools Wednesday.
Planting Pencils founder, 13-year-old Southington resident Ishaan Patel, State Representative Douglass McCrory (D-Hartford) and other local Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-51993049061142641252016-03-04T10:33:00.001-04:002016-03-04T10:33:25.950-04:00Capstone of the Community | The LanternCapstone of the Community | The Lantern: "Each year, Marketing Strategy, a capstone course taught by Shashi Matta, an associate professor of marketing at Fisher College of Business, partners with one local for-profit company and one nonprofit organization to provide free marketing advice to the organizations and real-world experience to Ohio State students.
While all marketing students must Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-83454695479344228192016-03-04T10:30:00.001-04:002016-03-04T10:30:34.524-04:00Carrie Morgridge to speak at Spring Inspiration Breakfast - News - The Wellesley Townsman - Wellesley, MACarrie Morgridge to speak at Spring Inspiration Breakfast - News - The Wellesley Townsman - Wellesley, MA: "he Spring Inspiration Breakfast celebrates youth and philanthropy. For nearly 20 years, the foundation has worked with local youth, educating them about the importance of giving back to their community through its Youth in Philanthropy program. Since inception, over 1,000 students have Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-49487186392611210962016-03-04T10:29:00.001-04:002016-03-04T10:29:38.986-04:00Singapore students moved to tears in Japan | The New PaperSingapore students moved to tears in Japan | The New Paper: "he Singapore Red Cross (SRC) collaborated with RP to send nine students and two lecturers to Japan from June 4 to 13 last year.
They captured the country's rehabilitation after the 9.0-magnitude quake that triggered a 40m-high tsunami that killed nearly 16,000 people and left millions displaced."
'via Blog this'Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-266107289679534642016-02-29T08:55:00.001-04:002016-02-29T08:55:44.359-04:00Why youth philanthropy matters, and how to make it work - Information, research and resources for fundraisers and their leadersWhy youth philanthropy matters, and how to make it work - Information, research and resources for fundraisers and their leaders: "In a 2014 report, US-based Foundation Center – one of philanthropy’s leading influencers – recognized youth philanthropy’s growth, identifying over 200 organizations worldwide that now offer youth giving programs. One of the key recommendations from the report will be Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-30599795945762969982016-02-26T09:51:00.001-04:002016-02-26T09:51:43.315-04:00Boozy Cow owner Garreth Wood backs youth philanthropy project - Edinburgh Evening NewsBoozy Cow owner Garreth Wood backs youth philanthropy project - Edinburgh Evening News: "Garreth Wood, whose Speratus Group runs the Boozy Cow, supports the Youth Philanthropy Initiative Scotland, which allows school children to make a charitable donation.
Mr Wood yesterday made donations worth a total of £263,000 to five charities – including £50,000 to YPI Edinburgh."
'via Blog this'Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-69947119114911581402016-02-22T11:01:00.001-04:002016-02-22T11:01:08.770-04:00College students contribute to growing business Nonprofit Hub | News | dailynebraskan.comCollege students contribute to growing business Nonprofit Hub | News | dailynebraskan.com: "University of Nebraska-Lincoln junior Angela Cuadros treats philanthropy like a job. Each week, there are the hours spent mentoring a 17-year-old girl and volunteering with Dance Marathon. And there’s her position as a resident assistant in Eastside Suites.
But this August, Cuadros decided to take her Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11539718.post-4086665675579609392016-02-22T10:07:00.001-04:002016-02-22T10:07:35.083-04:00The benefits of student volunteering | NCVO BlogsThe benefits of student volunteering | NCVO Blogs: "Student volunteering has been an integral part of Cardiff’s student community activities since the 1960’s, and this historical student engagement exists throughout many UK cities. SVC was actually formed in 2001 by the merging of two student led charities set up in the 1960’s and has now been running for over 15 years providing substantial Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04391083263574140095noreply@blogger.com0