Pamlico students to make grants as young philanthropists - Local - Sun Journal

Pamlico students to make grants as young philanthropists - Local - Sun Journal: Richard and Patricia Hodges, local philanthropists who established the Hodges Education Foundation, had the vision to incorporate the Youth in Philanthropy Project into the Foundation’s signature Leadership Information for Tomorrow, or LIFT, program.

Charity 'cartels' pulling out of schools as youth giving project grows, says project CEO

Charity 'cartels' pulling out of schools as youth giving project grows, says project CEO: Charity ‘cartels’ who have dominated school fundraising in the past are pulling out as a result of the success of a giving initiative which encourages children to choose which charities they support, the CEO of the charity responsible has said.

West class shows students the importance of volunteering

West class shows students the importance of volunteering: Students in the course choose volunteer projects that suit their personalities and skills, said Barb Bush, teacher and chair of the Family and Consumer Sciences department at Normal West. A similar course is offered at Normal Community High School.

Titan Hill students to host fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy victims - SouthwestIowaNews.com: Local News

Titan Hill students to host fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy victims - SouthwestIowaNews.com: Local News: The Destination Imagination team at Titan Hill Intermediate School, “DInamite Hurricane Helpers,” will host a fundraiser Thursday to benefit victims of Hurricane Sandy.

Winners of first youth contest announced during celebration

Winners of first youth contest announced during celebration: OLUMBUS -- More than a dozen projects were submitted to the first Youth Philanthropy Contest, and all will receive funding thanks to grant money and support from the community.

The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual celebration Monday night at The New World Inn. The occasion not only highlighted milestones of the chamber and recognition of multi-year members, but also acknowledged winners of the youth contest.

Nonprofits accept $7,000 in grants from central Maine JMG students7 organizations receive grants from area youth | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME

Nonprofits accept $7,000 in grants from central Maine JMG students7 organizations receive grants from area youth | The Morning Sentinel, Waterville, ME: Jumpstart Our Youth was founded by the Unity Foundation in Unity, Maine in partnership with the Maine Community Foundation and Unitel, Inc. to teach young people about the role of nonprofits, smart funding and community service. Now in its fifth year, the JOY program is the only student-driven philanthropy program in Maine and has awarded approximately $250,000 to nonprofits across the state.

Olympics were a 'missed opportunity' to engage young volunteers

Olympics were a 'missed opportunity' to engage young volunteers: His comments come as nfpSynergy releases its latest research into the appetite for volunteering post-Olympic Games, where 44 per cent of the 11 to 16-year-olds responding to the survey said that as a result of the Olympics, they would like to find out more about volunteering but had not volunteered yet.

Liberty High School student starts nonprofit for homeless children | lehighvalleylive.com

Liberty High School student starts nonprofit for homeless children | lehighvalleylive.com: ennifer initially wanted to help the children in the village, but logistical hurdles led her to turn her sights towards home. She and her mother decided to create the nonprofit Noble Angels aimed at providing homeless children with stocked school backpacks, holiday gifts and birthday parties.

Twinsburg High School students raise money for clean water in the third world - Twinsburg Bulletin

Twinsburg High School students raise money for clean water in the third world - Twinsburg Bulletin: another thing entirely to do something about it.

A handful of Twinsburg High School students took this adage to heart in 2010 with the formation of Wellsprings of Change, a student-run organization that plans a yearly dance to raise money for the construction of clean water wells in third world countries.

Harnessing the Power of Youth for Your Nonprofit | Philanthropy Journal

Harnessing the Power of Youth for Your Nonprofit | Philanthropy Journal: Sumac Research

Engaging and involving young people is a great way to energize any nonprofit organization. If you and your board are concerned with sustainability, organizational vitality, and the long-term success of your goals, you should invite young people to join your projects.

10-year-old Downers Grove Resident to Receive Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award - Yahoo! News

10-year-old Downers Grove Resident to Receive Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award - Yahoo! News: On May 10, 2013, the Association of Fundraising Professionals Chicago Chapter will recognize Nate with the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award. It was Mikayla’s grandfather, Chuck Coughlin, who nominated Nate for the philanthropy award. Mikayla says that thanks to Nate and “because of organizations like St. Baldrick’s, I have been in remission for four years.”