Freshmen award $10,000 to nonprofits - News: "University student Elizabeth Perry thinks many people don't pay a lot of attention to ex-convicts. In fact, she thinks more people should support former prisoners and their capacity to change. That's why she decided to select Sponsors, Inc., a nonprofit organization that helps ex-offenders integrate back into society, to receive grant money.
Perry and her classmates, who are enrolled in the University's Freshman Seminar in American Philanthropy, gathered together Monday to award $10,000 to two Eugene nonprofit groups. The recipients were Sponsors, Inc. and the Relief Nursery, Inc., an organization that provides family preservation services for low-income families. Throughout the term, said course instructor Paul Elstone, students in the seminar narrowed down a list of possible nonprofit candidates, finally granting these two groups $5,000 each,"
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Monday, March 12, 2007
"Nonprofit groups fret over passing the torch
metro: "Nonprofit groups fret over passing the torch
by amy zimmer / metro new york
MAR 12, 2007
MANHATTAN. The hot topic at this weekend’s Young Nonprofit Professionals Network conference was the looming leadership gap. Seventy percent of nonprofit executive directors in the New York region are expected to leave their jobs by 2010, according to a survey by the Support Center for Nonprofit Management.
“I’m not worried about the next generation of lawyers or investment bankers, but I am worried about the next generation of nonprofit leaders,” said Michael Brotchner, 33, a former YNPN board member. “Compared to the corporate sector, there’s much less available for professional development.”"
by amy zimmer / metro new york
MAR 12, 2007
MANHATTAN. The hot topic at this weekend’s Young Nonprofit Professionals Network conference was the looming leadership gap. Seventy percent of nonprofit executive directors in the New York region are expected to leave their jobs by 2010, according to a survey by the Support Center for Nonprofit Management.
“I’m not worried about the next generation of lawyers or investment bankers, but I am worried about the next generation of nonprofit leaders,” said Michael Brotchner, 33, a former YNPN board member. “Compared to the corporate sector, there’s much less available for professional development.”"
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delawareonline ¦ The News Journal ¦ Nonprofits in Del. miss MBNA
delawareonline ¦ The News Journal ¦ Nonprofits in Del. miss MBNA: "A year after one of the most beneficent corporate giants in Delaware's history was swallowed up by Bank of America, the nonprofit sector in Delaware is struggling to adjust to life without a guardian angel."
TimesDispatch.com | Pancake dinner to aid Relay for Life
TimesDispatch.com | Pancake dinner to aid Relay for Life:
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"by Richard 'Roo' Goodall Jr., who died at 12 after a long battle with cancer. In 2006, Richard was posthumously named youth philanthropist of the year by the central Virginia chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."
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"by Richard 'Roo' Goodall Jr., who died at 12 after a long battle with cancer. In 2006, Richard was posthumously named youth philanthropist of the year by the central Virginia chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."
JTA.org -- Building identity through service
JTA.org -- Building identity through service: "Benjamin Gittleson has some unusual weekend plans. On Sunday he’ll take the half-hour ride from Gaithersburg, Md., to the northeastern area of Washington for a day in the park — Watts Branch Park, once known for drug pushers and addicts, piles of decaying trash and thatches
Benjamin will be joining 100 to 150 other area teens from the Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute on Sunday in a day-long clean-up effort at the city park.
“A lot of high-schoolers see community service as something they’re not looking forward to,” says Benjamin, a 10th-grader at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Md. “This activity, among others we do, is enjoyable, and you really feel like you’re bettering the community and making a big difference. I’m looking forward to it. It exposes you to a totally different area.”"
Benjamin will be joining 100 to 150 other area teens from the Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute on Sunday in a day-long clean-up effort at the city park.
“A lot of high-schoolers see community service as something they’re not looking forward to,” says Benjamin, a 10th-grader at Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Md. “This activity, among others we do, is enjoyable, and you really feel like you’re bettering the community and making a big difference. I’m looking forward to it. It exposes you to a totally different area.”"
Marion Star - www.marionstar.com - Marion, OH
Marion Star - www.marionstar.com - Marion, OH: "Youth Engaged in Philanthropy awards grant to Epworth youth
Marion Star Staff Reports
MARION - Youth Engaged in Philanthropy, a youth council dedicated to grant making, volunteerism and leadership in Marion County, has awarded $1,500 to Epworth United Methodist Church's youth group. YEP seeks out and funds service projects with local youth organizations. It is supported in its activities by the Marion Community Foundation."
Marion Star Staff Reports
MARION - Youth Engaged in Philanthropy, a youth council dedicated to grant making, volunteerism and leadership in Marion County, has awarded $1,500 to Epworth United Methodist Church's youth group. YEP seeks out and funds service projects with local youth organizations. It is supported in its activities by the Marion Community Foundation."
Friday, March 09, 2007
Research shows today's college students more generous - Other Campuses
Research shows today's college students more generous - Other Campuses: "Research shows today's college students more generous
Issue date: 3/9/07 Section: Other Campuses
Originally published: 3/9/07 at 12:07 AM EST Last update: 3/9/07 at 12:07 AM EST
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (U-WIRE) - In a society where popular culture focuses on the partying habits of young celebrities, a spoiled image of the high school and college-age generation begins to emerge.
Freshman Katie Lostroscio is doing her part to change that. After helping raise more than $26,000 for the victims of the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia, Lostroscio now directs her philanthropic efforts to the tragedy in Darfur."
Issue date: 3/9/07 Section: Other Campuses
Originally published: 3/9/07 at 12:07 AM EST Last update: 3/9/07 at 12:07 AM EST
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BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (U-WIRE) - In a society where popular culture focuses on the partying habits of young celebrities, a spoiled image of the high school and college-age generation begins to emerge.
Freshman Katie Lostroscio is doing her part to change that. After helping raise more than $26,000 for the victims of the 2004 tsunami in Southeast Asia, Lostroscio now directs her philanthropic efforts to the tragedy in Darfur."
Thursday, March 08, 2007
The Amherst Student
The Amherst Student: "Habitat Preps for Spring Break
By Kelcey DePass, Contributing Writer & Normandy Vincent, Contributing Writer. Published Wednesday March 7, 2007
This past fall semester, the Amherst Chapter of Habitat for Humanity secured room for 13 students to participate on a Spring Break build in Biloxi, Miss. During the preliminary meetings, an overwhelming number of Amherst students expressed interest in the trip, far exceeding the 13 original spots. Luckily, Smith College was preparing a comparable Habitat trip to New Orleans and graciously welcomed 15 eager Amherst students. In theory, there was a spot for all."
By Kelcey DePass, Contributing Writer & Normandy Vincent, Contributing Writer. Published Wednesday March 7, 2007
This past fall semester, the Amherst Chapter of Habitat for Humanity secured room for 13 students to participate on a Spring Break build in Biloxi, Miss. During the preliminary meetings, an overwhelming number of Amherst students expressed interest in the trip, far exceeding the 13 original spots. Luckily, Smith College was preparing a comparable Habitat trip to New Orleans and graciously welcomed 15 eager Amherst students. In theory, there was a spot for all."
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Youth Activist Kimmie Weeks to Receive 2007 BRICK Award
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Youth Activist Kimmie Weeks to Receive 2007 BRICK Award: "outh Activist Kimmie Weeks to Receive 2007 BRICK Award
PHILADELPHIA, March 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kimmie Weeks, once a ten year-old African war survivor and now acclaimed international youth activist, has won a 2007 BRICK Award, which honors those who do something to change the world before they are 25 years old.
Selected from more than 1,000 applicants, Weeks will receive what CNN has dubbed an 'Oscar of youth service awards.' Weeks was chosen in the 'Global Impact' category. BRICK Award winners receive $10,000 for their causes from Do Something, a nonprofit dedicated to youth action."
Youth Activist Kimmie Weeks to Receive 2007 BRICK Award: "outh Activist Kimmie Weeks to Receive 2007 BRICK Award
PHILADELPHIA, March 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Kimmie Weeks, once a ten year-old African war survivor and now acclaimed international youth activist, has won a 2007 BRICK Award, which honors those who do something to change the world before they are 25 years old.
Selected from more than 1,000 applicants, Weeks will receive what CNN has dubbed an 'Oscar of youth service awards.' Weeks was chosen in the 'Global Impact' category. BRICK Award winners receive $10,000 for their causes from Do Something, a nonprofit dedicated to youth action."
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Tuesday, March 06, 2007
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kans. | Local News
The Hutchinson News, Hutchinson, Kans. | Local News: "Philanthropy council awards spring grants
By Amy Conkling
The Hutchinson News
Waddell Reed
aconkling@hutchnews.com
Reno County Youth Philanthropy Council members wound down their year Sunday by awarding grants to six area organizations."
By Amy Conkling
The Hutchinson News
Waddell Reed
aconkling@hutchnews.com
Reno County Youth Philanthropy Council members wound down their year Sunday by awarding grants to six area organizations."
Monday, March 05, 2007
The Pinnacle
The Pinnacle: "Hollister girl has a history of giving
When Aviana 'Avi' Guaracha received the 2006 Philanthropist Award from the Community Foundation for San Benito County, it was no surprise to people who know her. The 11-year-old Hollister girl has been involved with fund-raising since she was just 3.
The 5th grader doesn't look like your typical philanthropist. Dressed in sneakers, jeans and a hoodie, Guaracha looks like any other 'tween. She has a bright, toothy smile and a head full of dark curls. She was soft-spoken the day she met with the newspaper and let her mother do some of the boasting for her, but above all she was confident."
When Aviana 'Avi' Guaracha received the 2006 Philanthropist Award from the Community Foundation for San Benito County, it was no surprise to people who know her. The 11-year-old Hollister girl has been involved with fund-raising since she was just 3.
The 5th grader doesn't look like your typical philanthropist. Dressed in sneakers, jeans and a hoodie, Guaracha looks like any other 'tween. She has a bright, toothy smile and a head full of dark curls. She was soft-spoken the day she met with the newspaper and let her mother do some of the boasting for her, but above all she was confident."
Features - Professional Fundraising
Features - Professional Fundraising: "From RAGS to riches
RAG fundraising
Every weekend hundreds of students squash themselves into sweaty minibuses and travel around the country to shake buckets for charity. GEMMA WARE discovers that despite their increasing debt and reputation for laziness, students can make very good and professional fundraisers
Students are not obvious targets for fundraisers. With bank balances consistently in the red, addresses that change every academic year, and friends with little money to offer
them in sponsorship, they aren’t high on the prospect list. Some face-to-face suppliers have even gone so far as to tell their staff not to sign up students they happen to stop on the street. Yet when the tables are turned and it is students doing the ask, charities are only too keen to get them on board."
RAG fundraising
Every weekend hundreds of students squash themselves into sweaty minibuses and travel around the country to shake buckets for charity. GEMMA WARE discovers that despite their increasing debt and reputation for laziness, students can make very good and professional fundraisers
Students are not obvious targets for fundraisers. With bank balances consistently in the red, addresses that change every academic year, and friends with little money to offer
them in sponsorship, they aren’t high on the prospect list. Some face-to-face suppliers have even gone so far as to tell their staff not to sign up students they happen to stop on the street. Yet when the tables are turned and it is students doing the ask, charities are only too keen to get them on board."
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Wednesday, February 28, 2007
The Armenian Weekly Newspaper-Fundraising Professionals Name Varadian Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
The Armenian Weekly Newspaper: "Fundraising Professionals Name Varadian Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy
ARLINGTON, Va.—On Feb. 13, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the largest association of charitable fundraisers in the world, announced that Sarah Rose Varadian will receive the 2007 William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy,"
ARLINGTON, Va.—On Feb. 13, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), the largest association of charitable fundraisers in the world, announced that Sarah Rose Varadian will receive the 2007 William R. Simms Award for Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy,"
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Monday, February 26, 2007
Local Fifth-Grader Makes Buttons For Charity | WKRN.COM
Local Fifth-Grader Makes Buttons For Charity | WKRN.COM: "Local Fifth-Grader Makes Buttons For Charity'
Tara Galvin is a fifth grader at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin. Over the last several weeks, she has led a charity effort to make button bracelets for a huge charity ball that will raise money for the Williamson County Child Advocacy Center."
Tara Galvin is a fifth grader at Battle Ground Academy in Franklin. Over the last several weeks, she has led a charity effort to make button bracelets for a huge charity ball that will raise money for the Williamson County Child Advocacy Center."
Friday, February 23, 2007
Le Mars Daily Sentinel: Story: 'Pennies for Patients' raises awareness and money for fight against cancer
Le Mars Daily Sentinel: Story: 'Pennies for Patients' raises awareness and money for fight against cancer: "Pennies for Patients' raises awareness and money for fight against cancer
Thursday, February 22, 2007
By Earl Horlyk
A penny for your thoughts?
Eh, in this economy, a penny doesn't really go too far now, does it?
Well, what about 50,000 pennies?
That's what students at both Clark and Franklin Elementary Schools were able to raise in just one week.
'Actually Clark raised $556.26,' corrects school counselor Angie Harder, 'and Franklin raised $584.26.'"
Thursday, February 22, 2007
By Earl Horlyk
A penny for your thoughts?
Eh, in this economy, a penny doesn't really go too far now, does it?
Well, what about 50,000 pennies?
That's what students at both Clark and Franklin Elementary Schools were able to raise in just one week.
'Actually Clark raised $556.26,' corrects school counselor Angie Harder, 'and Franklin raised $584.26.'"
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Times Community Newspapers - First-grade philanthropist
Times Community Newspapers - First-grade philanthropist: "Seven-year-old Mark Burney only had $22 to his name, but he was ready to give it all to the sick children he saw on a St. Jude Children's Hospital TV ad.
'It made me so sad,' he said.
His father, also named Mark Burney, had a better idea.
'I said, 'Why don't you hold on to that money, and then we can find another way to do something for the kids,'' Burney said.
They found a way in the Shamrock Half Marathon, March 17-18, in Virginia Beach, which Mark will run (and walk) to raise a goal of $1,000 for St. Jude."
'It made me so sad,' he said.
His father, also named Mark Burney, had a better idea.
'I said, 'Why don't you hold on to that money, and then we can find another way to do something for the kids,'' Burney said.
They found a way in the Shamrock Half Marathon, March 17-18, in Virginia Beach, which Mark will run (and walk) to raise a goal of $1,000 for St. Jude."
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
The Shreveport Times-Program prepares young leaders to be community board members
The Shreveport Times: "Chandra Daniel thought about being a nonprofit board member but figured she was too young and didn't have the money or clout to bring to the position.
Training at LANO North cured those misconceptions.
'We are the next generation of leaders, and that's the only way we're going to learn is to actually be there and do the work,' Daniel said.
Last year, the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations launched its first Community Leaders program to teach young adults what it means to serve on a board then place them on various boards. The next session will begin with a reception Thursday."
Training at LANO North cured those misconceptions.
'We are the next generation of leaders, and that's the only way we're going to learn is to actually be there and do the work,' Daniel said.
Last year, the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations launched its first Community Leaders program to teach young adults what it means to serve on a board then place them on various boards. The next session will begin with a reception Thursday."
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Friday, February 16, 2007
Philanthropy 101 at CA - The Concord Journal
Philanthropy 101 at CA - The Concord Journal: "An anonymous gift to five Concord schools for a new philanthropy program has given the first students to complete the program’s mission the honor of providing essential money to three nonprofit organizations.
Fifteen students at Concord Academy received the training necessary to award grants to local nonprofits through the Concord Common Weal Fund, a newly established endowment made possible through the anonymous donation of $1.4 million."
Fifteen students at Concord Academy received the training necessary to award grants to local nonprofits through the Concord Common Weal Fund, a newly established endowment made possible through the anonymous donation of $1.4 million."
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Maine's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected In 12th Annual National Awards Program
Maine's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected In 12th Annual National Awards Program: "Maine's Top Two Youth Volunteers Selected In 12th Annual National Awards Program
West Bath and Winterport students earn $1,000 awards, engraved medallions and trip to nation’s capital
Honors also bestowed on other top youth volunteers in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kelly Davis, 17, of West Bath and Stephanie Dunton, 13, of Winterport today were named Maine's top two youth volunteers for 2007 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. The awards program, now in its 12th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)."
West Bath and Winterport students earn $1,000 awards, engraved medallions and trip to nation’s capital
Honors also bestowed on other top youth volunteers in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kelly Davis, 17, of West Bath and Stephanie Dunton, 13, of Winterport today were named Maine's top two youth volunteers for 2007 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. The awards program, now in its 12th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)."
Monday, February 12, 2007
MyWestTexas.com - Conference aimed at creating new philanthropists
MyWestTexas.com - Conference aimed at creating new philanthropists: "Some 100 youngsters from around the Permian Basin will take part in Abell-Hanger's 2007 Students in Philanthropy Conference titled 'The Ultimate Gift' from 8:30 a.
m. to 1 p.m. today at the Advanced Technology Center.
SIP programs at Midland College, University of Texas of the Permian Basin and Odessa College and high schools in Midland, Odessa and Greenwood include some 160 youngsters, Abell-Hanger Executive Director David Smith said."
m. to 1 p.m. today at the Advanced Technology Center.
SIP programs at Midland College, University of Texas of the Permian Basin and Odessa College and high schools in Midland, Odessa and Greenwood include some 160 youngsters, Abell-Hanger Executive Director David Smith said."
Colgate group accepting applications for grants
Colgate group accepting applications for grants: "Colgate group accepting applications for grants
Monday, February 12, 2007
Colgate University's Student Philanthropy Council, a student-run foundation run under the Upstate Institute, is accepting grant applications"
Monday, February 12, 2007
Colgate University's Student Philanthropy Council, a student-run foundation run under the Upstate Institute, is accepting grant applications"
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
Inside Bay Area - Nonprofits join to plug holes in disaster response
Inside Bay Area - Nonprofits join to plug holes in disaster response: "Nonprofits join to plug holes in disaster response
By Michele R. Marcucci
Article Last Updated: 02/05/2007 03:23:04 PM PST
When a disaster strikes, nonprofit agencies are typically the ones to provide its victims shelter, food and other necessities.
But here in the Bay Area, they haven't gone far enough to plan for the worst, or to figure out how to best communicate with the public agencies and private companies coordinating their own responses.
Today in San Francisco, six regional nonprofit agencies and the city's emergency managers pledged to plug the holes in their disaster response efforts by creating a coordinated assistance network.
The pledge will make San Francisco one of just six American cities undertaking such efforts. And it could lead to additional planning efforts around the Bay Area, one person involved in creating the network said."
By Michele R. Marcucci
Article Last Updated: 02/05/2007 03:23:04 PM PST
When a disaster strikes, nonprofit agencies are typically the ones to provide its victims shelter, food and other necessities.
But here in the Bay Area, they haven't gone far enough to plan for the worst, or to figure out how to best communicate with the public agencies and private companies coordinating their own responses.
Today in San Francisco, six regional nonprofit agencies and the city's emergency managers pledged to plug the holes in their disaster response efforts by creating a coordinated assistance network.
The pledge will make San Francisco one of just six American cities undertaking such efforts. And it could lead to additional planning efforts around the Bay Area, one person involved in creating the network said."
Herald News :: News :: Giving warms students, recipients
Herald News :: News :: Giving warms students, recipients: "Giving warms students, recipients
February 6, 2007
By JANET LUNDQUIST Staff Writer
The eighth-graders at St. Jude school in Joliet learned this Christmas how good it can feel to help somebody in need.
A family from the church anonymously donated cash to the 11-member class -- $100 for each child -- to teach them a lesson in philanthropy."
February 6, 2007
By JANET LUNDQUIST Staff Writer
The eighth-graders at St. Jude school in Joliet learned this Christmas how good it can feel to help somebody in need.
A family from the church anonymously donated cash to the 11-member class -- $100 for each child -- to teach them a lesson in philanthropy."
Monday, February 05, 2007
Leaders of Tomorrow -- Jump In! | The Nonprofit Congress
Leaders of Tomorrow -- Jump In! | The Nonprofit Congress: "How can the Nonprofit Congress help develop students’ nonprofit leadership skills? Any chance we can strengthen the connections between campus and community at the same time? Participants at the American Humanics’ annual Management Institute answered a resounding “yes” and came up with the following ideas:"
www.exduco.net - Graduate schools and programs guide
www.exduco.net - Graduate schools and programs guide: "K-12 youth, educators and community-based professionals will share best practices during Youth Philanthropy and Service Annual Workshop - 2007-02-05
Hundreds of local students, educators and community-based professionals will gather to share advice and anecdotes on how engaging in community service and volunteering made a difference in their schools, neighborhoods and beyond during the 11th Youth Philanthropy and Service Annual Workshop on February 14 at the Holiday Inn South in Independence, Ohio.
Youth Philanthropy and Service (YPS) is an initiative of the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Case Western Reserve University. The program's mission is 'to develop and promote leadership and personal involvement by youth in the giving of time, treasure, and talent to their community.'"
Hundreds of local students, educators and community-based professionals will gather to share advice and anecdotes on how engaging in community service and volunteering made a difference in their schools, neighborhoods and beyond during the 11th Youth Philanthropy and Service Annual Workshop on February 14 at the Holiday Inn South in Independence, Ohio.
Youth Philanthropy and Service (YPS) is an initiative of the Mandel Center for Nonprofit Organizations at Case Western Reserve University. The program's mission is 'to develop and promote leadership and personal involvement by youth in the giving of time, treasure, and talent to their community.'"
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