Monday, January 08, 2007

Student uses trip to Cambodia to change a little corner of her world

Student uses trip to Cambodia to change a little corner of her world: "Sidhtara Tep leaves tonight for an opportunity of a lifetime. The Westview High School senior is part of an 18-member team traveling to Cambodia for two weeks with Northwest Medical Teams to provide dental treatment to orphans and widows in the rural Rattanakiri province."

Friday, January 05, 2007

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle-B'nai Tzedek stimulates young philanthropy

Kansas City Jewish Chronicle:
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"In an effort to expand the reach of B'nai Tzedek, Dees said JCF decided to get teens involved in the first-ever Jewish Youth Philanthropy Conference held last spring in Denver. Five B'nai Tzedek fund owners - William Nemitoff, David Alpert, Paige Lowenstein, Paulina Siegel and Jordan Pollack - attended the three-day conference along with Dees and Karen Gerson, director of Informal Jewish Education, a program of the Jewish Federation."

Wednesday, December 27, 2006

Marin Independent Journal - Mill Valley couple get youngsters into giving

Marin Independent Journal - Mill Valley couple get youngsters into giving: "Dan Siegel and Jenny Yancey of Mill Valley, who have worked in the world of philanthropy and nonprofits for years, were sitting around with their two children one day about seven years ago when their 8-year-old daughter, Weezie, said:

'Why don't you write a book about nonprofits for kids?'

Instantly it sounded like a winner, and the query prompted an organization to help children become philanthropists.

It is called YouthGive, and the name says it all: Kids, from 5 to 15, are learning how to give to those less fortunate."

Thursday, December 21, 2006

N-TEN Connect: > Talking With Young People (Not at Them)

N-TEN Connect: > Talking With Young People (Not at Them): "Talking With Young People (Not at Them)

Enews_thumb_levine Ali Levine, NTEN Fellow

I couldn’t be more excited about the increasingly participatory nature of the Internet and its benefits for nonprofits. It’s not just that these Web 2.0 technologies offer new and powerful tools for nonprofits to engage people in the all important activity of two way conversations (as if that wasn’t exciting enough) – it’s who can be reached this way.

Almost all nonprofits struggle to engage young people with their missions. Each generation seems to decry the lackluster civic participation of the next and worries that the ties that bind us together as a community are getting weaker. Nonprofits play a big role in building those ties. Using the Internet and Web 2.0 technologies to involve young people is a natural fit."

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

Youth in Philanthropy Summit

http://www.ypin.org/echron/echron_dec06.html#Youth%20in%20Philanthropy%20Summit: "Youth in Philanthropy Summit
A North American Youth in Philanthropy Summit was attended by nine Hoosiers November 12-14th at Rollins College, in Winter Park, Florida. Attendance at the Summit was by invitation and there were 44 youth and adult representatives from 30 national and regional nonprofit organizations who are involved in youth in philanthropy training and programs in the United States and Canada."

Monday, December 18, 2006

www.newszap.com-Students learn art of fund-giving

www.newszap.com: "The Delaware Community Foundation has given $10,000 to 30 Kent and Sussex county high school students this year.

But the students cannot spend it on clothes or video games, they have to give it all away.

The foundation has developed two youth philanthropy boards in Kent and Sussex counties, each made up of 15 students who decide which youth-oriented programs in their county will get up to $5,000."

A Good Kid: Kristi Ludlow of Liberty Twp.

A Good Kid: Kristi Ludlow of Liberty Twp.: "A Good Kid: Kristi Ludlow of Liberty Twp.

By Monica Scalf

Contributing Writer

Friday, December 15, 2006

Kristi Ludlow, 17, said she believes in helping others because of the blessings she has in her own life. To help her accomplish that goal, she currently leads an organization called Youth and Philanthropy, which is part of the Community Foundation .

The group has helped Reach out Lakota, as well as the troops in Iraq."

Friday, December 15, 2006

Philanthropists in trainingCES-JDS students make bar/bat mitzvah grants

Philanthropists in trainingCES-JDS students make bar/bat mitzvah grants: "The girl in green smiles as she holds four fingers up in the air while a few seats down, the bespectacled boy in the red cap soberly raises his index.

With her high rating and his lower one, Ilia Esrig and Reuben Jacobson, both students at the Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School, are helping decide how to make $500 count.

Their small gestures ‹ combined with others from the 10 other eighth-graders around the table ‹ could boost the budgets of a handful of nonprofit ventures near and far.

The dozen decision makers, aided by a trained facilitator, CES-JDS president Nancy Hamburger, are part of the Charles E. Smith B'nai Mitzvah Tzedakah Project piloting this fall at the Rockville day school."

Thursday, December 14, 2006

MiamiHerald.com | 12/14/2006 | Lessons in giving can't start too early for children

MiamiHerald.com | 12/14/2006 | Lessons in giving can't start too early for children: "Whether donating household items or donating time to a community service organization, it seems we're becoming increasingly committed to helping our neighbors.

''The report shows a rising tide of momentum,'' said David Eisner, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service in an e-mail interview from his office in Washington, D.C. ``We are encouraged that the trend is going powerfully in the right direction because our nation needs more people to step forward and help nonprofit organizations serve their communities.''

And there's even more encouraging news: One of the fastest-growing groups of volunteers is under the age of 21. According to the report, older teens have more than doubled their volunteer hours since 1989."

· West Fargo Pioneer ·"PHILANTHROPY -- A do-good youthquake

· West Fargo Pioneer ·: "PHILANTHROPY -- A do-good youthquake
Meet 20-somethings united by a passion to make a difference. JAIME HOLGUIN is your guide.

Published Wednesday, December 13, 2006
By JAIME HOLGUIN

They come from all corners of the world, but they're united by a common passion: helping others.

Whether it's working to get homeless kids off Kenya's streets, providing legal assistance to abused women in India or collecting unused restaurant food for the homeless, these young people are trying to make the world better.

Twenty of them recently attended workshops in Washington, D.C., held by the International Youth Foundation meant to teach them how to be more effective philanthropists. Marketing firm Porter Novelli housed the conference and provided instructors for some of the workshops."

Thursday, December 07, 2006

www.explorernews.com-Fourth-graders line up to learn about giving

www.explorernews.com: "Fourth-graders line up to learn about giving

By Leigh Shelton, ExpNews@ExplorerNews.com

December 6, 2006 - Hustling back and forth from her minivan to the front doors of Copper Creek Elementary, Amy Davis can carry bigger loads than her petite, 5-foot-tall frame lets on.

Davis, a Copper Creek parent volunteer wearing rolled up jeans and low-top Chuck Taylors, unloaded on a recent Wednesday morning bulky boxes of milk, apple juice, Cheerios, canned spaghetti and peanut butter that will eventually reach needy students at E.C. Nash Elementary in central Tucson."

Wednesday, December 06, 2006

Hamptons Online - Guide to the Hamptons and East End of Long Island

Hamptons Online - Guide to the Hamptons and East End of Long Island:
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"But largely unnoticed are the numerous acts of generosity, caring and concern and, indeed, philanthropy performed by the youth of our community. These young people clearly are on the right path thanks to diligent parents and teachers adhering to an age-old tradition.

At the innovative Hayground School, truly one of the area’s most diverse student bodies, economically, racially and ethnically, older students take part in unique outside apprenticeship programs. At one such internship students head three morning per week to locations as varied as the Children’s Museum of the East End, EECO Farm, Cavaniola’s Cheese Shop, and Mecox Farm."

Studying Philanthropy, and Doling Out Real Cash - New York Times

Studying Philanthropy, and Doling Out Real Cash - New York Times: "Studying Philanthropy, and Doling Out Real Cash

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Emily Katz, left, and Widad Echahly are part of a program at Colgate University in which they will donate $10,000 to nonprofit groups.

But Ms. Katz, 19, is not thinking of spending it on herself or a loved one. She and seven classmates at Colgate University, a small liberal arts college here in central New York, are taking a new seminar in philanthropy, learning how foundations operate and studying ways to give money to people in need."

Monday, December 04, 2006

Tamnews.org

Tamnews.org: "YouthGive Catalogues the County's Nonprofits Print E-mail
By Lindsay Yellen
Monday, 04 December 2006
Heading into the holiday season, the YouthGive club hopes to help students discover what it truly means to give back to their community. Founded this year, the club has already recruited ten enthused members and completed their first community project.

The program builds students’ understanding of nonprofit organizations and philanthropy. Introducing new opportunities for giving among students, YouthGive has positively affected its members. Sophomore Ryan Villanueva, the president of the club, said, “I’ve learned that there are actually a lot of non-profits that exist and a lot of opportunities to get involved.”"

Thursday, November 30, 2006

Lake Country Reporter-Doing the adult thing for service

Lake Country Reporter: "Sometimes people say kids grow up too fast, but in the case of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC), local students' grownup actions are resulting in learning about fiscal responsibility and the distribution of grant money for other youth groups to serve the community.
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation started the Youth Advisory Council of the Youth in Service Fund six or seven years ago. The YAC in Lake Country just started just last year."

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Penn State Live-Student Philanthropy Council continues awareness campaign

Penn State Live: "Student Philanthropy Council continues awareness campaign
Tuesday, November 28, 2006

University Park, Pa. -- Penn State's Student Philanthropy Council (SPC) will host on Friday (Dec. 1) the second in a series of Philanthropy Phridays aimed at raising awareness among students about the important role philanthropy plays at Penn State. The event will be held on the ground floor of the HUB Robeson Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m."

Local Jewish teens learn to give | www.azstarnet.com ®

Local Jewish teens learn to give | www.azstarnet.com ®: "ocal Jewish teens learn to give
Youths volunteer for new-in-town national program
By Shelley Shelton
arizona daily star
Tucson, Arizona | Published: 11.28.2006

Local Jewish teenagers have a new opportunity to learn about giving back to the community by volunteering for a nationwide program that recently made its way to Tucson.
The B'nai Tzedek program — which kicked off Nov. 5 and is accepting applications until Dec. 15 — teaches young Jews about philanthropy by allowing them to set up endowment funds in their own names."

Monday, November 27, 2006

Cortez Journal Online - Cortez Colorado-Sweet smell of philanthropy

Cortez Journal Online - Cortez Colorado: "Jade Robbins is like other 4-year-old girls. She enjoys playing dress up, and Play-Doh is among one of her favorite things.
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Jade Robbins, 4, of Mancos, adds five drops of orange oil into a custom perfume Saturday morning. Jade makes her perfume one bottle at a time and gives the proceeds to the United Way.
Jade Robbins, 4, of Mancos, adds five drops of orange oil into a custom perfume Saturday morning. Jade makes her perfume one bottle at a time and gives the proceeds to the United Way.Jade Robbins shows off the finished product, minus the bottle top and hand-painted label. She hopes someday to have a store where she will make custom perfumes.

The difference between Jade and other children her age is that she sells perfume that she makes by hand. On top of the perfume making, Jade is donating the money she makes to United Way.

So in the midst of learning business, the Mancos youth also is learning what it is to be unselfish, thoughtful and generous."

Wednesday, November 22, 2006

The Value of Giving, Part II - Kiplinger.com

The Value of Giving, Part II - Kiplinger.com: "ONEY SMART KIDS
The Value of Giving, Part II
A Web site makes it easy and fun for children to give to a cause that interests them.
By Janet Bodnar
November 22, 2006

Last week I wrote about four tips help your children focus on helping others. The best way to teach children the joy of giving is to encourage them to make their own donations. And the more hands-on the gift, the easier it is for them to appreciate."

Monday, November 20, 2006

AFP > Youth in Philanthropy | AFP and Youth in Philanthropy > Youth Summit Develops Blueprint for Future Engagement, Success

AFP > Youth in Philanthropy | AFP and Youth in Philanthropy > Youth Summit Develops Blueprint for Future Engagement, Success: "Youth Summit Develops Blueprint for Future Engagement, Success

(Nov. 20, 2006) The first-ever Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) Summit, hosted by AFP on Nov. 12-14, produced numerous ideas and strategies for bringing organizations from across North America together to encourage young people to get involved in philanthropy.

Representatives from 30 national and regional organizations from the U.S. and Canada involved in youth in philanthropy training attended the summit, along with 10 outstanding high school and college students whose ideas and leadership added considerable depth to the process. The summit, which was by invitation only, marked the first time that so many leading youth organizations had come together to discuss ways to collaborate in their programming and education."

The ChronicleHerald.ca-Grade Sixes pick IWK as charity

The ChronicleHerald.ca: "Paulette O’Connor smiles but reddens with embarrassment. She has instilled a sense of pride in her class, assuring them there are benefits from generosity and a sense of community.

Three of her students are addressing a luncheon of more than 100 members and guests of the Association of Fundraising Professionals — Nova Scotia.

Her class, along with a junior high group from Bridges For Learning, a transition education program of Homebridge Youth Society for youth at risk, and the Grade 12 options and opportunities program of Auburn Drive High School, were each given $250 by the fundraising association to donate to a charity of their choice."

Friday, November 17, 2006

Covering all of Santa Cruz County, AZ - Nogales International

Covering all of Santa Cruz County, AZ - Nogales International: "Philanthropy program seeks youth

Santa Cruz Community Foundation grant project starts in January

Nogales International

Santa Cruz Community Foundation (SCCF) is seeking 15-20 high school-aged youth in Santa Cruz County to participate in the Youth in Philanthropy program. The program will teach philanthropy, social justice and leadership through a hands-on grant-making project. Participants will have $7,500 to grant to community organizations that serve youth."

The Phoenix Project - About

The Phoenix Project - About: "About

The Phoenix Project prepares young Virginians for leadership in the growing and increasingly complex nonprofit sector. In the past ten years, Virginia's nonprofit sector has grown by 40%, to 35,000 organizations."

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

Marion Star - www.marionstar.com - Marion, OH

Marion Star - www.marionstar.com - Marion, OH: "MARION - While the deadline for the Marion Community Foundation's main grants program has passed, the Request for Proposals by one of its affiliate organizations, Youth Engaged in Philanthropy (YEP), is just getting under way.

YEP is making $3,000 available for grants to serve youth in Marion County. The grants will be awarded to non-profit community and school-based youth organizations to support projects by groups whose members are under the age of 21.

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YEP is a county-wide program created last year and coordinated by Traci Kinsler. Its members come from all of the local high schools.
In light of YEP's student-focused philosophy, all proposals for the YEP grant must have a service learning component."

Wednesday, November 01, 2006

How Youth Leadership Jefferson County started > School News > Stories > Golden > YourHub.com

How Youth Leadership Jefferson County started > School News > Stories > Golden > YourHub.com: "How Youth Leadership Jefferson County started
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Contributed by: Marta Murray on 10/31/2006

Eight years ago, a high school student named Michael Dawson was instrumental in initiating the development of the YLJC program, modeled after the highly successful adult Leadership Jefferson County (LJC) program established by the West Chamber Serving Jefferson County Foundation."