Youth in Philanthropy - AFP Chapter Site

Youth in Philanthropy - AFP Chapter Site: Youth in Philanthropy

Co-chairs

Kim Silva & Connor Savage
Committee members

Dedee Wilner-Nugent and Paul Morris

FOR AFP MEMBERS

Why do we want to engage youth in philanthropy?

To help youth learn the most effective and profitable techniques to raise money
To create future development professionals
To promote philanthropic behaviors
To help youth learn how to be engaged citizens

Bank of America providing student leadership opportunity | Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Bank of America providing student leadership opportunity | Philadelphia Public School Notebook: Bank of America providing student leadership opportunity
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If you’re a high school junior or senior passionate about community service, you might want to apply for Bank of America’s 2012 Student Leaders Program.

Chili for Chile event planned at North Hunterdon High School on Jan. 11 | NJ.com

Chili for Chile event planned at North Hunterdon High School on Jan. 11 | NJ.com: CLINTON TWP. -- The North Hunterdon High School Spanish Club and Interact & Able Club will host their second annual Chili for Chile event on Jan. 11.

The event aims to raise money to help rebuild workshops for the Mapuche women weavers, who lost everything in the 8.8 earthquake of 2010.

Chili, all the fixings and beverages will be served from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the North Hunterdon High School cafeteria. Tickets cost $7.

Blakely Colvin receives Youth in Philanthropy Award

Blakely Colvin receives Youth in Philanthropy Award: Solvang resident Blakely Colvin, who has raised thousands of dollars through her Cupcakes for Cancer charity, recently received an award recognizing her philanthropy.

Every year in celebration and tribute to National Philanthropy Day, the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties gather for its annual luncheon.

Philanthropic Opportunity for CCHS Students - Concord, MA Patch

Philanthropic Opportunity for CCHS Students - Concord, MA Patch: Youth in Philanthropy is a hands-on program that teaches high school youth the fundamentals of grant making, giving back to the community, and the nonprofit world. Program participants work together as a board with the opportunity to review grant applications, conduct site tours and interviews, collaborate to raise funds, and make final recommendations on how grant funding will be distributed throughout the community. Application materials can be found online at www.FoundationforMetroWest.org or by contacting the Youth in Philanthropy program advisor at Concord Carlisle High School, Kevin Pennucci, at kpennucci@colonial.net. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012.

KL youth help clean up Thai homes after floods - General - New Straits Times

KL youth help clean up Thai homes after floods - General - New Straits Times: SAMUT SAKHON (Thailand): About 100 Malaysian youths on Sunday provided assistance to more than 800 households in Zin Somboon housing estate in Thailand's central province here.

Heinz Endowments Invites Applications for Summer Youth Philanthropy Internship Program | PND | Foundation Center

Heinz Endowments Invites Applications for Summer Youth Philanthropy Internship Program | PND | Foundation Center: Heinz Endowments Invites Applications for Summer Youth Philanthropy Internship Program

The Heinz Endowments is seeking candidates for its annual paid Summer Youth Philanthropy Internship Program for high school seniors.

Record-shattering charity drive stuns QND teacher - Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois & Missouri News, Sports

Record-shattering charity drive stuns QND teacher - Quincy Herald-Whig | Illinois & Missouri News, Sports: As longtime government teacher Bill Starkey geared up for the final installment of his longstanding Christmastime charity collection at Quincy Notre Dame High School, he "wanted to go out with a bang," he admitted.

"After 19 years, I think we totaled, like, $18,400," Starkey, who will retire in May after 40 years of teaching, said. "I thought, wouldn't it be neat to go out with 20 grand for 20 years?"

Try nearly 27 grand.

Nonprofit helps children showcase art, raise money � Ventura County Star

Nonprofit helps children showcase art, raise money � Ventura County Star: Students at two Conejo Valley schools have turned their original artwork into holiday cards and raised money for charity and school programs through a new organization based in Newbury Park.

New Study Reveals Significant Impact of Youth Philanthropy Initiative on Jewish Identity, Leadership Development and Community Involvement | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource

New Study Reveals Significant Impact of Youth Philanthropy Initiative on Jewish Identity, Leadership Development and Community Involvement | eJewish Philanthropy: Your Jewish Philanthropy Resource: New Study Reveals Significant Impact of Youth Philanthropy Initiative on Jewish Identity, Leadership Development and Community Involvement

Students Connect with Community by Providing Tech Help

Students Connect with Community by Providing Tech Help: The founder of Project SPARTA, Raulston seeks opportunities to match unmet technological needs in the Tallahassee nonprofit community with students eager to gain practical experience working in the information technology field.

“The great thing about SPARTA is that it provides students the ability to try multiple career opportunities until they find that one thing that ignites their passion,” Raulston said.

TEDx seminar ignites, inspires young minds - The Times of India

TEDx seminar ignites, inspires young minds - The Times of India: 0

NAGPUR: Ideas, they say, can be more powerful than guns. City youngsters got a taste of this power as they got to meet and interact with a galaxy of well known people from various fields who had excelled because of small, simple ideas.

Winters college student wins awards for cerebral palsy advocacy work - Daily Democrat Online

Winters college student wins awards for cerebral palsy advocacy work - Daily Democrat Online: Rodriguez has won several other awards in the past year.

She was named the 2011 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy by the Association of Fundraising Professionals California Capital Chapter at the National Philanthropy Day Luncheon in November. This spring, she received the Youth Volunteer Award at Community Services Planning Council's People Helping People Awards Luncheon and received the Youth Volunteer Spirit Award from the Volunteer Center of Sacramento.

Citizenship project in class inspired North Cow Creek student � Redding Record Searchlight

Citizenship project in class inspired North Cow Creek student � Redding Record Searchlight: Triston Ortiz had heard his family talk for years about a charity his cousin's girlfriend runs that gathers toys for impoverished children.

Then three weeks ago when he put together a class project about what citizenship means, something clicked.

"I heard that (she) was donating (soccer) balls to kids that hardly have anything," the 8-year-old Triston said. "So I wanted them to be able to have fun like me."