U.S. senators help promote Best Buy teen program - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:

U.S. senators help promote Best Buy teen program - Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal:: "ver the next several months, the @15 Web site, along with the organization’s social networking pages and YouTube channel, will feature messages from teens engaged in Best Buy programs, celebrities, musicians and members of Congress."

MyWestTexas.com > Press Releases: Permian Basin Students in Philanthropy clubs hold 5th annual conference

MyWestTexas.com > Press Releases: Permian Basin Students in Philanthropy clubs hold 5th annual conference: "More than 100 high school and college students from the eight area Permian Basin Students in Philanthropy (SIP) clubs and their sponsors will participate in the group’s fifth annual conference from 8:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturday at Midland College’s Advanced Technology Center."

Local teen donates time, money and soccer equipment to Kenyan village - Ann Arbor Sports – MLive.com

Local teen donates time, money and soccer equipment to Kenyan village - Ann Arbor Sports – MLive.com: "The teen-aged Kenyan held his yellow No. 10 Pele replica up to his chest, alternating looks down at it and up at Wilder-Romans, a teenager from Ann Arbor.

'He kept doing that,' Wilder-Romans, 18, said. 'He didn't know what to do.'"

Finding Purpose Through Philanthropy « Jewish Community Federation

Finding Purpose Through Philanthropy « Jewish Community Federation: "One of our new regular features at Challah Back is Meet the Board, where you get to “meet” this year’s YAD Board. Find out why so many people get involved in YAD and what inspires them!

While I have been in the Bay Area for 12 years, I only recently became involved with YAD a few years ago. After moving here, I became active in philanthropy work and in supporting the arts. I decided to change my focus as to how I was spending my time and where I giving back after my grandmother’s passing. It was at that time that I felt a strong need to get involved in the Jewish community and more importantly to stay connected to her in a meaningful way."

EPYCS grant awarded HHS Leadership class

EPYCS grant awarded HHS Leadership class: "The Foundation has begun to phase out the traditional EPYCS program over the next two years. However, schools were able to still apply for a $10,000 grant for the next two years; $5,000 for 2009 and $5,000 for 2010, to offer to nonprofit organizations in their community. There is a limit of $500 to be granted to in-district projects or organizations."

Global Youth Summit participant is possibly America's youngest philanthropy blogger | Local News | Idaho Statesman

Global Youth Summit participant is possibly America's youngest philanthropy blogger | Local News | Idaho Statesman: "Stockman is doing the same thing through her online blog, '25 Days to Make a Difference.'

Stockman accepted an invitation to come to Boise this week for the Special Olympics Global Youth Summit, a meeting of young people with and without intellectual disabilities who are trying to make their own communities healthier, kinder places to live.

Stockman told us about her work."

The Wallet : Are Your Kids Ready to Manage Their Money — Or Yours?

The Wallet : Are Your Kids Ready to Manage Their Money — Or Yours?: "Among focal points today’s wealthy kids need, in Howell’s view: savings, investing, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Parents should take their young children to the bank, involving them in financial decisions and processes — such as setting savings targets, even for small amounts of money — early on. Howell also recommends investment clubs for kids, and says parents should teach their children the importance of developing the education and leadership skills they’ll need to make money themselves — as many of their parents have."

The World Link: The young philanthropists

The World Link: The young philanthropists: "NORTH BEND — The notion of philanthropy may be lost on many modern teenagers, beyond the type that streams from their parents’ wallets into their waiting hands.

Not so at North Bend High School, where a group of 17 teens have been charged with the task of distributing $5,000 to area nonprofits."

Kids get behind coin drive

Kids get behind coin drive: "Jeneece has been inducted into the Terry Fox Hall of Fame for her dedication to fundraising and she recently received The Association of Fundraising Professionals Giving Hearts Award."

BYU NewsNet - Students branch out, make nonprofit groups

BYU NewsNet - Students branch out, make nonprofit groups: "They were passionate about their idea, they conquered all of the paperwork and they never gave up. Now the founders of The Cause for Education have raised nearly $3,000 in two months.

As this group of young adults in the Provo area experienced, starting your own nonprofit is not a simple task."

Sickles Student Helps Lead National 'Souper Bowl' Charity

Sickles Student Helps Lead National 'Souper Bowl' Charity: "Daigneault, a senior at Sickles High School, is one of 19 students nationally serving on the youth advisory board for the Souper Bowl of Caring. The 20th annual event coordinates food drives on Super Bowl weekend for local charities through schools, churches, businesses and organizations."

Cool School teaches philanthropy | www.jconline.com | Journal and Courier

Cool School teaches philanthropy | www.jconline.com | Journal and Courier: "We hope the kids learn about philanthropy,' Mize said. 'The work day shows kids that even a small effort can make a difference in the community.

'That is a valuable lesson to learn.'

Mize said the money will help the Wildcat Wildlife Center start an education area at its Delphi location."

“Giving Game” « The Philanthropic Family

Found this from Sharon Schneider's Blog

“Giving Game” « The
Philanthropic Family: "Remember these VW Beetle Convertible commercials (see above) where someone opens a door for someone else and then they trace it backwards and show how one nice thing someone did led to a continual chain of nice things? Now you (and your kids) can be the person who sets the whole chain in motion."

Prairie Post - Students learn philanthropy

Prairie Post - Students learn philanthropy: "Students learn philanthropy
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Thursday, 08 January 2009
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By Ryan Dahlman
Manyberries
A trip to the city for youngsters from the rural area often means getting something they want or need.
However for a group of 15 students from Manyberries School, they learned it is much better to give than to receive."

Orlando Philanthropy Examiner: Bringing Up Philanthropy

Orlando Philanthropy Examiner: Bringing Up Philanthropy: "At ages four and six, I am still wondering if my children are going to grow into compassionate, philanthropic young men or the type who only give occasionally at Christmas and during natural disasters. But I am doing what I can and praying for God to take care of the rest. A recent article by Tiffany Stuart in the monthly Focus on the Family magazine outlined four principles for “Raising Kids Who Care.” These are:

1. Lead by example.
2. Family service.
3. Use the power of media.
4. Let kids care."

Kids Donate Allowance Money To A Greensboro Charity | digtriad.com | Triad, NC | Local News

Kids Donate Allowance Money To A Greensboro Charity | digtriad.com | Triad, NC | Local News: "Greensboro, NC-- Three kids in Greensboro decided they could do more than spend their allowance money on themselves.

They decided to spread their wealth and give to a charitable organization that helps others.

Tuesday morning, 13 year-old Jake Froelich, 11 year-old brother Harrison Froelich and their 7 year-old sister Lucy walked into United Way of Greensboro and handed them $167 in cash."

Teenager prepares for 8,000-mile charity bike challenge (From Daily Echo)

Teenager prepares for 8,000-mile charity bike challenge (From Daily Echo): "A HAMPSHIRE teenager is about to embark on an 8,000-mile adventure from Cairo to Cape Town in aid of charity."

Islesboro youngsters create food pantry

Islesboro youngsters create food pantry: "Christian Education director Sharon Dawbin, of Islesboro's Second Baptist Church, said, 'It was their idea.' Other years, the Sunday school students assembled food items to take to a mainland food pantry, but this year one 11-year-old came to Mrs. Dawbin and said she had heard her parents talking about how winter might be hard for some people on the island and wondered if the students could do something about that. While none of the children personally know anyone who needs help, Krystal said 'some older people might need the pantry,' as might other people who were having trouble because 'prices are going up.'"

Young philanthropists give back - Winkler Times - Manitoba, CA

Young philanthropists give back - Winkler Times - Manitoba, CA: "The Garden Valley Collegiate Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) group has several holiday fundraisers coming up this month.

On Friday, Dec. 19 from 4:30-10 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., YiP students will be at the Southland Mall selling African-made beads for the BeadforLife program.

BeadforLife hires poverty-stricken Ugandan women to turn recycled paper into colourful beaded jewelry, which is then sold overseas to help fund various community development projects in Africa. Necklaces and bracelets are available in a range of colours and sizes, and sell for between $7-$32."

Youth Philanthropy Council seeks grant applications | newsleader.com | The News Leader

Youth Philanthropy Council seeks grant applications | newsleader.com | The News Leader: "STAUNTON — The Youth Philanthropy Council of the Community Foundation of the Central Blue Ridge announced in a press release today the availability of $10,000 in grant funding to support projects addressing youth needs. The announcement comes following a needs assessment conducted by the council to determine the most pressing needs of young people within the community."

AFP > Youth in Philanthropy | Other Youth in Philanthropy Links > AFP Chapter Feedback Helps Youth in Philanthropy Grow

AFP > Youth in Philanthropy | Other Youth in Philanthropy Links > AFP Chapter Feedback Helps Youth in Philanthropy Grow: "AFP Chapter Feedback Helps Youth in Philanthropy Grow

(Dec. 8, 2008) Over one hundred AFP chapters responded to a recent Youth in Philanthropy survey offering a new perspective on the challenges of starting and sustaining Youth in Philanthropy programs.

Fifty three percent said their AFP chapter has an existing Youth in Philanthropy program. Of those, 43 percent identified Youth in Philanthropy awards given at National Philanthropy Day® events as their main program."

New Faces of Philanthropy (For Impact) | forimpact.org

New Faces of Philanthropy (For Impact) | forimpact.org: "New Faces of Philanthropy (For Impact)

Nick Fellers | December 8, 2008

Last week’s Barron’s weekly magazine featured a story on the New Faces of Philanthropy. It’s a look at Gen X and younger/generational philanthropists (’Next-Gen Givers’).

The article is worth a read if only for this excerpt (my bold caps):"

Students distribute L.A. Guide to Giving | The Homeroom | Los Angeles Times

Students distribute L.A. Guide to Giving | The Homeroom | Los Angeles Times: "The brief sketch by Knight, a senior at Marlborough School, is one of 50 profiles of nonprofit organizations released this week in the L.A. Guide to Giving, a publication created by and for students to encourage philanthropy.

The guide is being distributed for free to schools, libraries, restaurants, banks and other merchants and will appear as an insert in local newspapers. It is a creation of YouthGive, a Bay Area-based organization of social entrepreneurs on a mission to enable young people and their families to engage and improve their community and the world."

Supporting Youth in Philanthropy—How does your AFP Chapter fit the bill?

Supporting Youth in Philanthropy—How does your AFP Chapter fit the bill?

With National Philanthropy Day events fresh in everyone’s minds, now is the time to share your Youth in Philanthropy Award story and pictures.

Get inspiration from viewing the short video submitted by Great Toronto Chapter’s 2007 Youth in Philanthropy Awardees, Sanjay and Sophia Sugumar.
http://afptoronto.org/index.php/national-philanthropy-day/awards-lunch-vignettes-2007/28

Read about the work of the extraordinary young man who was named the 2008 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy by the Northern New England Chapter, and be amazed at what happened to him after he spoke at the 2008 National Philanthropy Day Award Banquet in Portland, Maine. >See photo and article

AFP CEO, Paulette Maehara, CAE, joined the Orange County Chapter in Anaheim, California, to congratulate its Outstanding Youth, Morgan Wickett. This caring young woman was nominated for her philanthropic work by three organizations: The Alzheimer’s Association, the Orange County Chapter and Calvary Chapel Grace Children’s Ministry. (See photo)

What did your chapter do this year to recognize Youth in Philanthropy at your National Philanthropy Day event? Send us your video, story or photos and we’ll share your example. Email them to pbj@afpnet.org at AFP.

New philanthropists more global | ajc.com

New philanthropists more global | ajc.com: "New philanthropists more global
Children more involved than parents were

By Christopher Quinn

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Wednesday, December 03, 2008

The wealthiest generation ever is moving toward retirement and turning to its children to keep its money working.

The combination of parental money and youthful idealism is creating a new group of philanthropists who are more hands-on and globally aware than their parents."