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."

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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."

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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."

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."

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."

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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."

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."

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."

The Georgetown Voice | Generation Y: A giant pat on our own backs - October 26, 2006

The Georgetown Voice | Generation Y: A giant pat on our own backs - October 26, 2006: "Generation Y: A giant pat on our own backs

Sick of sanctimonious baby boomers blaming our generation’s political apathy for the sad state of the country’s affairs? Well, now you’ve got a rebuttal to hurl back at the next grey-ponytailed ex-radical who asks where your conscience is: we’re better people than they are. Numbers don’t lie.

A survey released last week by the Federal Corporation for National and Community Service revealed that college students as a group have increased their volunteering efforts dramatically in the post-9/11 era."

Privilege comes with responsibility, says Trudeau

Privilege comes with responsibility, says Trudeau: "rudeau will talk about good fortune, volunteerism and responsibility when he gives his first official speech in Victoria this weekend, at a dinner celebrating the Victoria Foundation's 70th anniversary and growth to $70 million in funds. While here, he will also talk to high school children involved in the foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program.

The 34-year-old, who is taking his master's degree in environmental geography at McGill University, launched a speaking career in January, and uses the podium to highlight his two favourite themes: Inspiring young people and protecting the environment. He is also past chair and executive board member of Katimavik, which was founded in 1977 to allow Canadian youth to travel around the country and get involved in community projects."

KLTV 7 Tyler-Longview-Jacksonville, TX: High School Students Help Area Nonprofits

KLTV 7 Tyler-Longview-Jacksonville, TX: High School Students Help Area Nonprofits: "group of East Texas high school students took the day off from school to volunteer in the community. Today, more than 250 students from Grace Community High School are helping out local nonprofits. This group of teens, participating in Community Impact Day, are cleaning up the yard at the ARC of Tyler."

DesMoinesRegister.com-"Young professionals aim to fill philanthropy gap

DesMoinesRegister.com: "Young professionals aim to fill philanthropy gap
Members of one initiative pledge $1,000 a year to programs for at-risk youth.

By BONNIE HARRIS
REGISTER BUSINESS WRITER

October 11, 2006


The young, successful business professionals pulled together $500,000 in two years and now want to give it all away for the sake of children.

The 250 members of the Emerging Leaders Initiative are inspired by one insurance executive who has bluntly noted two things about Des Moines: Its longtime, most committed philanthropists are aging, and young leaders must be groomed now to fill in any giving gaps.
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youthmerger - Charity Finance-Merger prospect for Clubs for Young People and UK Youth

youthmerger - Charity Finance:

Merger prospect for Clubs for Young People and UK Youth

UK Youth and Clubs for Young People, two of the UK’s biggest voluntary sector youth groups, have started talks about a potential merger in a bid to achieve a more powerful lobbying voice for the voluntary youth sector.

The two organisations are both members of the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services and have worked closely on Council initiatives. They also recently submitted a joint bid to the Well Being Lottery Fund and and jointly devised submissions to the DfES."

(Knox County) Youth Philanthropy Group Seeks Grant Applications - Community - VillageSoup

(Knox County) Youth Philanthropy Group Seeks Grant Applications - Community - VillageSoup: "Youth Philanthropy Group Seeks Grant Applications
By Youthlinks
Ashley Atwood


KNOX COUNTY (Oct 5): Five local youth were recently given a unique opportunity to make a difference in their community. Youthlinks is currently running a program called Partners in Philanthropy (PIP) in which youth participants are given $2500 to grant to one or more local non-profit organization(s). "

TownOnline.com - Opinion & Letters: Editorial: Good kids, great news

TownOnline.com - Opinion & Letters: Editorial: Good kids, great news: "Editorial: Good kids, great news
Thursday, October 5, 2006

This past week has been a great one in Norwell for supporters of philanthropy, volunteerism and young people helping out.
In the course of just a week, the Mariner learned of numerous efforts in town, where Norwell's teens have volunteered to help out the town's seniors - and had lots of fun in the process.
During a day of community service last Thursday, seniors from Norwell High School were involved in a number of projects around town, including the preparation and serving of lunch at the Council on Aging. The team of teens worked in the kitchen, preparing coffee, lunch and dessert for the COA's seniors.
On the day, other teams from the high school volunteered to complete projects at the South Shore Natural Science Center, as well as at other locales in town."

Grant allows Concord students to experience philanthropy - The Boston Globe

Grant allows Concord students to experience philanthropy - The Boston Globe: "Gift of $1.4m will keep giving
Students to learn art of philanthropy

By Jennifer Fenn Lefferts, Globe Correspondent | October 5, 2006

An anonymous donor impressed with Concord's history of community service has set aside $1.4 million to help five public and private schools in town mold a new generation of philanthropists."

Charlotte Observer | 09/27/2006 | Teen climbs peak to help raise money for research

Charlotte Observer | 09/27/2006 | Teen climbs peak to help raise money for research:
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"As a result of her hard work and ingenuity, the International Association of Fundraising Professionals Charlotte NC-1 chapter nominated her for the international William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy award."

Ocean County Observer - Volunteer group starts in school

Ocean County Observer - Volunteer group starts in school: "Volunteer group starts in school
Posted by the Ocean County Observer on 09/25/06
BY NICHOLAS HUBA
STAFF WRITER

BARNEGAT — 'Bengal Aid,' a new humanitarian group, has developed at the high school.

The idea came about when Barnegat High School junior, Omolara Ogunye, met with Superintendent Thomas C. McMahon to discuss ways to better help the community — as well as bringing its residents closer together.

'I've worked with and served on the boards of many charities over the years, and wanted to use my influences and experience to bring a sense of philanthropy to our high school students,' said McMahon. 'I knew that Omolara was the right student to speak with about this because she had expressed a similar interest toward the end of last year.'"

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‘Heroes in Training’ get their day

‘Heroes in Training’ get their day: "Families on Saturday attended the second annual Heroes in Training Day at Lakeforest mall.

The event was designed to encourage children to serve their communities and educate people about volunteering."

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Dollar Philanthropy: Girls for a Change: Harnessing the Creativity of Youth for Social Change

Dollar Philanthropy: Girls for a Change: Harnessing the Creativity of Youth for Social Change: "Girls for a Change: Harnessing the Creativity of Youth for Social Change

As a teenager, I was a member of a youth team that every summer planned and implemented weekly community projects. We had a wonderful set of adult leaders who allowed us to come up with the idea and then helped us acquire the resources (money, equipment, transportation, advice) we needed to make a good project plan that assured success. We learned some great things about ourselves and others during those summer projects. Looking back--- now more than ever I understand what a blessing it was to have the support of those adults who allowed us the opportunity to grow and develop an understanding of what it is like to serve others. "

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Berks teens travel back to Russia to share ideas about youth philanthropy

Youth Philanthropy: Berks teens travel back to Russia to share ideas about youth philanthropy

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Youth Philanthropy: Berks teens travel back to Russia to share ideas about youth philanthropy
Join two Berks County teens from the Youth Advisory Committee as they travel to Kaliningrad, Moscow and St. Petersburg to meet with Russian teens and discuss challenges facing youth in their communities today and explore how youth can get involved to make a direct impact on these issues. The group will share ideas about effective grant-making and donor solicitation. Community Foundation president, Kevin Murphy and Program Officer, Tammy Phillips will also take part in the exchange."

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newsarticle - Philanthropy Journal-Giving youth the power to give

newsarticle - Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change: "Giving youth the power to give

Youth grantmaking programs grab hold in North Carolina.

09.05.2006 -

By Leslie Williams

With large foundations parsing out millions of dollars in grant money each year, a group with $10,000 to distribute might feel a little insignificant.

Not so, when the money is in the hands of young people excited about what just a few dollars can accomplish in their communities, says Nikki Devillers.

Devillers, assistant vice president at Foundation for the Carolinas in Charlotte, oversees the foundation's Teen Impact Fund, a year-old program that entrusts high school students with $10,000 to distribute to community programs."

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Holmen Courier - News-Doin’ good: Youngster gets people to kick in $1,100 for CMN

Holmen Courier - News: "Doin’ good: Youngster gets people to kick in $1,100 for CMN

Photo by Randy Erickson

By RANDY ERICKSON/Editor
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Josh Beach gets a kick out of doing good things for others. And he gets a kick out of martial arts. He recently got a chance to do both in a big way.

Beach, a 5-year-old starting his first year of kindergarten this fall in Onalaska, raised almost $1,100 for the third annual Kids Kicking Cancer kickathon, sponsored by Fred Nicklaus’ Martial Arts America.

In all, the roughly 80 martial arts students who took part raised more than $11,000 through the event, with proceeds going to the Childrens Miracle Network, designated for Gundersen Lutheran Pediatric Oncology."