Watertown Daily Times | Philanthropy Council spurs youths to give more of selves

Watertown Daily Times | Philanthropy Council spurs youths to give more of selves: "The Northern New York Community Foundation's Youth Philanthropy Council learned more this year than just to which organizations it would award its allotted $5,000."

Future Leaders In Philanthropy Everything About The Project And Aims

Future Leaders In Philanthropy Everything About The Project And Aims: "Future Leaders in Philanthropy is also known as FLIP. It is basically a joint project between Credit Suisse and the Bonita Trust with an aim to encourage gifted 16 to 19 year olds who attend school in Gibraltar to give something back to society. FLIP believe that Todays Young Talent will be Tomorrows Future Leaders. Students
are taught to confront and recognise their social responsibility within the world and involve themselves in a variety of charitable projects."

Caddo Magnet senior recognized for philanthropy | shreveporttimes.com | Shreveport Times

Caddo Magnet senior recognized for philanthropy | shreveporttimes.com | Shreveport Times: "His work there has paid big dividends because Chimp Haven, a sanctuary for retired chimpanzees, nominated Daniel for the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award as its 2010 recipient."

Fighting cancer with $5 bracelets, golf and teen energy - thestar.com

Fighting cancer with $5 bracelets, golf and teen energy - thestar.com: "The winner of this year’s Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy award can’t talk long when a reporter calls — she has $5-apiece bracelets made from recycled jewellery to sell at an event to raise money for the Philip Aziz Centre, a non-profit home-based hospice program in Toronto for people who have life-limiting illnesses."

Philanthropist Roger Grein takes his lumps, asks for help | cincinnati.com | Cincinnati.Com

Philanthropist Roger Grein takes his lumps, asks for help | cincinnati.com | Cincinnati.Com: "rein has created and funded a growing network of student philanthropy projects that includes 16 colleges (mostly in Ohio and Kentucky) and 18 high schools, mostly in Southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky.

He believes that when students research and evaluate local nonprofits and make small grants, they learn to give and give wisely."

For Homeless: Manchester Man Hosts Christmas Party For Homeless - Courant.com

For Homeless: Manchester Man Hosts Christmas Party For Homeless - Courant.com: "MANCHESTER — Raju Gomes was 5 years old and freshly arrived in the U.S. when he felt the spirit of kindness that has fueled his generosity for the past nine years.

Since 2001, with one exception, Gomes, 25, has collected donations and gathered volunteers for a Christmas Day party for area homeless people. This year, Gomes said, he is expecting a record 600 homeless men, women and children to attend the holiday feast at the Manchester Country Club."

Mistletoe for toys - Redlands Daily Facts

Mistletoe for toys - Redlands Daily Facts: "Thirteen-year-old Wyatt Caley is an old hand at fundraising.

On Nov. 17, Wyatt was named the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Inland Empire chapter's youth volunteer of the year. He was nominated by Loma Linda University Children's Hospital, which he supports by selling mistletoe.

'I was like, `That's cool,'' he said of hearing the news. 'I was a little excited.'"

nfpSynergy on: brand equity, gifts in kind survey, young people and governance, and much more

nfpSynergy on: brand equity, gifts in kind survey, young people and governance, and much more: "Young People and Governance Report

Young people have much to contribute to the governance of charities and not-for-profits, whether they work specifically with children and young people. Young people can bring a fresh perspective and new energy to decision-making, as well as making boards more diverse and representative of the general public and – for some charities – their service users. However young people are currently very under-represented in charity governance."

Atlantic City Rescue Mission

Atlantic City Rescue Mission: "Ferguson, now a freshman on a full scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was recently named Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Southern New Jersey. She was nominated by the Atlantic City Rescue Mission, and received her award at a breakfast in Voorhees Township, Camden County, on National Philanthropy Day, November 18th."

Young philanthropist honoured | Ottawa and Region | News | Ottawa Sun

Young philanthropist honoured | Ottawa and Region | News | Ottawa Sun: "They’re applauding people like 21-year-old Ryan Williams of Winchester, who has raised more than $300, 000 for the CHEO Foundation..

“I first started — I was about 8 years old. I was in public school, and I started sitting outside the hot lunch table collecting change,” he said.

A former patient, Williams said when he was 12 he was upset about having to leave the hospital for a procedure in Boston and decided to raise money for new equipment."

FAMILY MATTERS: Nonprofits promote 'Students of Ethics

FAMILY MATTERS: Nonprofits promote 'Students of Ethics: "The BBB is especially proud of the Student of Ethics competition,' said Michelle L. Corey, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois. 'The program� supports� the importance of instilling� high ethical standards in our future business leaders. The cash awards will help students move forward with their education and, eventually, careers as ethical leaders.'"

Poland Principal Teaches Youth Philanthropy

Poland Principal Teaches Youth Philanthropy: "POLAND, Ohio -- Children in elementary school instinctively understand, even if they have trouble pronouncing it, that philanthropy is giving themselves back to their communities through personal involvement."

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."

Port Chester School Kids Pool Lunch Money to Raise $800 for Haiti Relief - Port Chester, NY Patch

Port Chester School Kids Pool Lunch Money to Raise $800 for Haiti Relief - Port Chester, NY Patch: "In January of this year, the students of Edison School sprang into action after a devastating earthquake left thousands homeless in Haiti.

Two months later, the One World Club, an after-school program comprised of fourth and fifth-graders, had raised almost $800 for the refugees through their fundraiser, Pennies for People."

200 High School Youth Gather To Grant ,75,000 To North Carolina Communities

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200 High School Youth Gather To Grant ,000 To North Carolina Communities: "200 High School Youth Gather To Grant $75,000 To North Carolina Communities

RALEIGH, NC (MMD Newswire) October 29, 2010 -- On Saturday, November 13, 2010 more than 200 high school-aged youth from across North Carolina will come together at the Raleigh Crabtree Valley Marriott from 10:00am - 4:00pm for the Fifth Annual North Carolina Youth Giving Summit. Entitled 'The VOICES Of Giving', the Summit is designed to prepare how and where these high school students will grant over $75,000 to help their communities."

H-F Friends of Rachel in national spotlight :: The SouthtownStar :: Flossmoor :: Glenwood :: Homewood :: Olympia Fields :: Country Club Hills

H-F Friends of Rachel in national spotlight :: The SouthtownStar :: Flossmoor :: Glenwood :: Homewood :: Olympia Fields :: Country Club Hills: "Students at Homewood-Flossmoor High School are changing the world one kind act at a time.

Whether it's raising money for Haiti earthquake victims or giving lunchroom workers a break from their daily duties, students active in the school's Friends of Rachel club are making a difference and catching national attention."

Conn. Rotarians hold Purple Pinky Day fundraiser - Courant.com

Conn. Rotarians hold Purple Pinky Day fundraiser - Courant.com: "WALLINGFORD, Conn. —
An October fundraiser at Wallingford middle and high schools turned some fingers purple.

'Purple Pinky Day,' sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wallingford, aimed to raise money to eradicate polio from other countries, and increase awareness about the threat of polio outside the U.S.

Club members collected $1 donations from students during lunch at Moran Middle School, Dag Hammarskjold Middle School, Lyman Hall High School and Sheehan High School, and painted the pinky fingers of classmates purple to symbolize the polio vaccine."

Unity Foundation gets students to jump for JOY - - Belfast - Waldo - The Republican Journal

Unity Foundation gets students to jump for JOY - - Belfast - Waldo - The Republican Journal: "Last year, the JOY program donated $61,000 across Maine and JMG students contributed more than 19,000 volunteer hours. Recipients ranged from small, local organizations such as Friends of the Lewiston Public Library to larger programs such as Make-A-Wish Foundation that works statewide. Students at several schools chose to augment the grant funding from the JOY program with their own funds raised from special events.

Organizations interested in applying for JOY funding should contact their local JMG school program for applications and guidelines. This year, students will send out their RFPs to coincide with National Philanthropy Day, celebrated both nationally and in Maine by the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Northern New England at an awards dinner at the Portland Marriott, Sable Oaks, Thursday, Nov. 4."

Northfield teen to be honored for good deeds of philanthropy - pressofAtlanticCity.com

Northfield teen to be honored for good deeds of philanthropy - pressofAtlanticCity.com: "Ferguson, now a freshman on a full scholarship to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was recently named Youth Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals of Southern New Jersey. She was nominated by the ACRC, and will receive her award at a breakfast in Voorhees Township, Camden County, on National Philanthropy Day, Nov. 18."

Instead of a bar mitzvah party, DeWitt youth builds a gazebo for group home | syracuse.com

Instead of a bar mitzvah party, DeWitt youth builds a gazebo for group home | syracuse.com: "What Ian is doing is a perfect example of that,” she said. “And this was right up Ian’s alley ... .”

The four girls who live at the group home will appreciate the gazebo and flower boxes, said Jill Allen, director of development at Menorah park and chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."

Lee County students think pink : News : MySouthwestGA.com

Lee County students think pink : News : MySouthwestGA.com: "LEESBURG, GA -- Lee County High School students, faculty, and staff are thinking pink.

Everyone was asked to wear pink to school to promote breast cancer awareness. It’s all part of the schools philanthropy week."

Hip Young Christians New Face of Philanthropy | Christianpost.com

Hip Young Christians New Face of Philanthropy | Christianpost.com: "“The New Faces of Philanthropy,” according to Catalyst – the nation’s largest gathering of young Christian leaders – look like Scott Harrison, founder of charity: water and former night club promoter, and Jamie Tworkowski, founder of To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA)."

Cameron launches �10m international youth citizen service scheme - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits

Cameron launches �10m international youth citizen service scheme - Civil Society - Fundraising - News - providing news and in-depth coverage of charities, voluntary organisations and not-for-profits: "David Cameron has announced a �10m international youth citizen service scheme.

The scheme, which will be means-tested, will focus mainly on 18 to 22-year-olds, who will work on projects aimed at improving the lives of some of the poorest people in the world.

In the pilot year (2011/12) places will be offered to 1,000 young people and to 250 more experienced older people. An evaluation will determine how best to scale up the scheme to offer places to many more applicants."

Youth Empowerment Conference Registration Due Friday � Rural Schools Partnership

Youth Empowerment Conference Registration Due Friday � Rural Schools Partnership: "The 2010 Youth Philanthropy Conference promises to be the biggest and most exciting conference yet! With 31 YEP chapters in the region, YEP membership has nearly doubled in size in one year. Students and sponsors will have so much to share and learn from one another at this event."

Road Home shelter gets a boost from local teen - The Park Record

Road Home shelter gets a boost from local teen - The Park Record: "Bernhard wanted to keep volunteering as she grew older and became busier, so she decided to gather items for the people at the Road Home. 'I can just go places and pick up donations and then take them down there when I can,' she said. Doing this allowed her to still offer help despite an increasingly busy schedule.

She grew up attending Park City schools and currently attends the Winter Sports School, from which she is about to graduate.

Bernhard started Anything Goes last year by accepting donations to give to the shelter. 'We called it Anything Goes because, literally, anything can be donated. From books, cribs, clothes, board games, anything,' she said."