YPI Values Tree - YPI - Youth and Philanthropy Initiative

YPI Values Tree - YPI - Youth and Philanthropy Initiative:

Teen philanthropist drops by DIS before premier of award-winning bio film

Teen philanthropist drops by DIS before premier of award-winning bio film: n 2004, Zach Bonner's family and neighbors stockpiled supplies, food, and water in anticipation of a direct hit by Hurricane Charley. In their suburb of Tampa, Florida, they were ready. But then Charley took a sharp right turn. The Bonners were relieved that their community was spared the storm's wrath, but they soon learned that Floridians to the south of them were in terribly rough shape. Charley had struck the Fort Myers and Port Charlotte areas with its greatest intensity, and residents found themselves without power, necessities, and - in some cases - homes.

Giving spirit blossoms

Giving spirit blossoms: For most youngsters, charitable giving is not high on their list of priorities. However, sisters Emily and Megan Stokke don't fit into the category of "most youngsters."

Megan, for example, requested a donation on her behalf to the World Wildlife Fund for her eighth birthday, a rarity at that age.

"I love animals, and I don't want them to die," she explains of her request.

Now, these girls are on a mission to raise $1,000 to give to the Rotary Foundation. The foundation is a body within Rotary International that spearheads international projects dealing with health, education and the alleviation of poverty.

Aliana, 11, helps Haiti with her ‘Project 1,000 Give $20’ | Bermuda News

Aliana, 11, helps Haiti with her ‘Project 1,000 Give $20’ | Bermuda News: When 11-year-old Aliana King set out to raise $20,000 for charity, she had no idea what she was getting herself into.

“I was pretty nervous,” admitted Aliana, of the night in April when she first took to the stage in front of her church congregation.

Jewish Community Youth Foundation shapes young philanthropists - MercerSpace

Jewish Community Youth Foundation shapes young philanthropists - MercerSpace: "The Jewish Community Youth Foundation is starting its ninth year, with over 160 teens from 8th-12th grades participating in the project. Administered by a unique partnership consisting of the Ricky and Andrew J. Shechtel Philanthropic Fund, Jewish Family & Children’s Service and the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks, the program is designed to develop the next generation of philanthropists."

Making a stand for entrepreneurship | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Making a stand for entrepreneurship | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram: "In particular, the business of lemonade.

Seven hundred fifty-three children signed up for the inaugural Maine Lemonade Day, an event that organizers hope will kindle the youngsters' entrepreneurial spirit while also raising their financial acumen and charitable inclinations."

Youth Philanthropy Initiative seeking applicants | Tulsa World

Youth Philanthropy Initiative seeking applicants | Tulsa World: "The Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Tulsa is seeking applications from new student participants and will hold an informational open house next week.


YPI, sponsored by the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Foundation and the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa, aims to generate and train teens to become community leaders and philanthropists."

AFP-NNE Demont Scholarship Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy

Youth in Philanthropy | Demont Associates: "Youth in Philanthropy

Download the 2011 nomination form for the AFP-NNE Demont Scholarship Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy. Forms are due May 16th.

This award recognizes service by an individual aged 8 to 17 who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the community through direct financial support, development of charitable programs, volunteering and leadership in philanthropy. The winner will be awarded a $10,000 scholarship. Please see the nomination form for details."

Is Your Nonprofit Connecting With Generation Z?

Is Your Nonprofit Connecting With Generation Z?: "I didn't even hear her speak, but just hearing the story moved me.

My daughter, who is a fundraiser, attended her local Association of Fundraising Professionals meeting recently. She said that she and her fellow fundraisers were charmed by a 13-year-old girl's story about raising money for charity."

ASU receives grant to fund nonprofit apprenticeships | ASU News

ASU receives grant to fund nonprofit apprenticeships | ASU News: "The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation has received $580,449 to fund 47 nonprofit apprenticeships, comprising the 2010-2011 class of Public Allies Arizona.

Public Allies is an AmeriCorps national youth leadership organization that places service-minded young people in apprenticeships in nonprofit organizations throughout the community."

Presentation: Social Media & Philanthropy � Amy Sample Ward’s Version of NPTech

Presentation: Social Media & Philanthropy � Amy Sample Ward’s Version of NPTech: "his morning I had the great opportunity to present to the Next Generation Philanthropy course, a part of Institute for Philanthropy, here in London. It was a diverse set of participants and we probably could have talked all day had they not had a full day’s program to get through!"

Youth In Philanthropy Seeks New Advisory Board Members - Liberty Township News at Cincinnati.com

Youth In Philanthropy Seeks New Advisory Board Members - Liberty Township News at Cincinnati.com: "The Youth In Philanthropy (YIP) Advisory Board of The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty is seeking new member for the 2010-2011 school year.

YIP, an initiative of the Community Foundation is a program designed to introduce local high school students to philanthropy and community. Interested students will need to be in grades 9-12 during the 2010-2011 school year. Student must live in West Chester or Liberty Township and have a passion to make a difference in our community."

Maine Student Named Outstanding Youth Philanthropist - About AFP - AFP

Maine Student Named Outstanding Youth Philanthropist - About AFP - AFP: "Maine Student Named Outstanding Youth Philanthropist

(April 13, 2010) Jake Gallagher, a 19-year old young man from Yarmouth, Maine, who has been instrumental in raising awareness about and funds for poor children in Guatemala, is the recipient of the 2010 Changing Our World/Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Ages 18-23, presented by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP)."

Upper Marlboro students gather shoes for Haiti quake victims - washingtonpost.com

Upper Marlboro students gather shoes for Haiti quake victims - washingtonpost.com: "In a few weeks, the shoes will be disinfected and shipped to Haiti to be distributed to victims of the devastating earthquake that struck the country in January. Students and staff collected 1,052 pairs of shoes, said Royer, who organized the drive at the Upper Marlboro school and whose office became the official shoe repository."

BBC News - Children create fundraising museum in an attic

BBC News - Children create fundraising museum in an attic: "Displays at the museum near Bethesda, include a section on the body, the sea, Victorian age, space and Egypt.

They raised £220 for victims of the Haiti earthquake in January, and have collected £100 to help those affected by the quake in Chile last month."

How Kids Can Volunteer: Creative Ways Children Can Help the World

How Kids Can Volunteer: Creative Ways Children Can Help the World: "Parents and teachers can help guide little ones and youth to make a difference in the world. No act of kindness is too small to be performed. The world is in need of joy and what better humans to radiate it than children? Remember Margaret Meads words: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.”"

Terrace Park students get philanthropy primer - Terrace Park News at Cincinnati.com

Terrace Park students get philanthropy primer - Terrace Park News at Cincinnati.com: "Fourth-grade students at Terrace Park Elementary got a lesson in more than business basics at the school's recent HeartMart event."

Childrens' Generosity Spurs Generosity in Others - 33 News - We Believe in This Valley

Childrens' Generosity Spurs Generosity in Others - 33 News - We Believe in This Valley: "n less than a month, students at Case Avenue Elementary raised $10,200 to help earthquake survivors in Haiti and spurred to action a Sharon resident who grew up on the island."

Teens distribute $1 million among nonprofits thanks to Best Buy | The Daily Tell

Teens distribute $1 million among nonprofits thanks to Best Buy | The Daily Tell: "As part of its @15 program, Best Buy donated $1 million to 16 nonprofit organizations in February. The @15 Exchange was launched in January 2009 as a method of augmenting teen involvement in charitable giving by allowing them to decide how Best Buy allocated its funds."

Doing their bit for society - the teens taking part in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative - School Gate - Times Online - WBLG

Doing their bit for society - the teens taking part in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative - School Gate - Times Online - WBLG: "All were taking part in the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative, which is something every teacher should eagerly find out about and think of introducing to their school. The YPI is part of the Institute of Philanthropy and its aim is to raise awareness and understanding of philanthropy amongst young people, to make them realise that they are part of society too, and can make a difference. £3,000 is donated to charity through the initiative: it goes to whichever group of teenagers produces the best presentation."