Watertown Daily Times | Youth Philanthropy Councils offering $10,000 grant to nonprofits

Watertown Daily Times | Youth Philanthropy Councils offering $10,000 grant to nonprofits: "The Northern New York Community Foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Councils are encouraging nonprofit organizations to submit proposals to be considered for grant funding. Interested agencies must offer services in Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence counties and provide a grant request that will enhance the organization’s work and the quality of life in the north country."



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Donate used shoes, help high school students in Newark pay for prom, gradudation | 7online.com

Donate used shoes, help high school students in Newark pay for prom, gradudation | 7online.com: "If you've been wanting to clean out your closet and make some space, we have a way you can help both students in New Jersey and people in need in other countries.

It's as simple as going through your shoes.

"We understand that everybody doesn't have money," said Shanard Seabrooks, a student and Senior Class President.

If you place yourself in the shoes of many students at Barringer Academy of the Arts and Humanities in Newark, senior prom, graduation fees, and field trips can all add up. "



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Student charity music event for mill workers

Student charity music event for mill workers: " Hampden Academy students are putting on a charity music event to raise money for those families affected by the shutdown of the paper mill in Bucksport."



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Dickinson County News: Local News: Okoboji Foundation 2015 grant application available (01/13/15)

Dickinson County News: Local News: Okoboji Foundation 2015 grant application available (01/13/15): "The Okoboji Foundation involves approximately 25 students from Okoboji and Spirit Lake high schools annually in Youth in Philanthropy. This initiative empowers and challenges youth to identify community needs while building a sense of social responsibility. Students raise funds "



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STM students awarded for philanthropy | Fairview Post

STM students awarded for philanthropy | Fairview Post: "Grande Prairie Catholic School Division recieved a youth award for 2014 Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) National Philanthropy Day, nominated by Habitat for Humanity."



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Tragic Vanessa helped inspire ace idea | Nottingham Post

Tragic Vanessa helped inspire ace idea | Nottingham Post: "The 24-year-old, of Aspley, received a £4,000 Virgin StartUp loan from NBV to launch Gifts4You.

The online business operates as an e-commerce site that sells more than 10,000 gifts, including licensed merchandise for the likes of Manchester United and Disney film Frozen.

The entrepreneur's business model aims to support charities by allowing them to use their own personalised Gifts4You website free of charge to raise more funds for their cause.

The death of Adam's sister Vanessa from leukaemia in 2001 inspired him to provide a platform for charities to raise money."



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College students power nonprofit serving homeless « Philanthropy North Carolina

College students power nonprofit serving homeless « Philanthropy North Carolina: "Since 2009, when it was founded by students at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the organization has served over 1,500 people, says Maggie West, a UNC graduate and the nonprofit’s program coordinator.

In 2014, 115 of its client “members” got jobs, and 70  found stable housing. And since 2010, its members collectively have saved $270,000 in their savings accounts."



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Holiday postings

Posting to the Resource Center blogs will be intermittent during the Holidays.

Holiday Notice: AFP IHQ and the AFP Foundation for Philanthropy will close at noon on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014.
- AFP IHQ will reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015.
- The AFP Foundation will be open for one day during the holiday week on Dec. 29, 2014, then close again and reopen on Monday, Jan. 5, 2015. Gifts can be made at any time online or call Diane LaVigna at (518) 360-4736.

NBC4's 2014 12 Days of Giving | NBC4 Washington

NBC4's 2014 12 Days of Giving | NBC4 Washington: "News4 is proud to present its 2014 12 Days of Giving campaign, recognizing 12 charitable teens and kids who have dedicated their time to giving back.
Day 9, Dec. 19: Mari's Miracle Christmas Bags
Thirteen-year-old Marisol Ramirez has spent most of her life in the hospital. After surviving a multiple organ transplant and lymphoma, she's doing well -- and thinking of others."



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NBC4's 2014 12 Days of Giving | NBC4 Washington

NBC4's 2014 12 Days of Giving | NBC4 Washington: "News4 is proud to present its 2014 12 Days of Giving campaign, recognizing 12 charitable teens who have dedicated their time to giving back."



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Mountain Sun Students Share Message Of Giving – Brevard NC - The Transylvania Times

Mountain Sun Students Share Message Of Giving – Brevard NC - The Transylvania Times: "Brevard Mayor Jimmy Harris was also in attendance. At Mountain Sun's request, the Mayor

gave a proclamation declaring Brevard, "A #GivingTuesday City." The message was simple as it reverberated through the city's new PA system. Third grade student Auden Pelz was just one of the voices that carried it to the small crowd - of mostly Mountain Sun supporters - gathered that day..."It's not what you give or how you give, it's that you give.""



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York student named Outstanding Philanthropic Youth of the Central Coast

York student named Outstanding Philanthropic Youth of the Central Coast: "York School senior Austin Eaton sits on a stump outside the school in Monterey on Wednesday. Eaton has been named Outstanding Philanthropic Youth for National Philanthropy Day for the Central Coast. David Royal - Monterey Herald "



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Philanthropy education in the UK and continental Europe: Current provision, perceptions and opportunities | Philanthropy Impact

Philanthropy education in the UK and continental Europe: Current provision, perceptions and opportunities | Philanthropy Impact: "This report, produced by CGAP and University of St Andrews was written by Charles Keidan with Tobias Jung and Cathy Pharoah. It looks at the level of activity and attention paid to philanthropy and giving in universities and research organisations across Europe.

You can download the report here (PDF)

What is Philanthropy Education?"



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Need to Invest in Young Fundraising | Pro Bono Australia

Need to Invest in Young Fundraising | Pro Bono Australia: "undraising peak body Fundraising Institute Australia has re-vamped its annual Young Fundraiser award to try to address issues of high turnover of fundraising staff and a lack of ongoing training.

The FIA says it has teamed up with sector consultancy Robejohn to create more learning, development and networking opportunities, and greater recognition of the winners.

The national winner will receive an all-expenses-paid scholarship to attend the 2015 AFP Conference in Baltimore, USA, as well as the opportunity to undertake further FIA professional development courses and to speak at key FIA events throughout the year."



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LMHS student starts a charity: Shoes for people’s souls - LancasterOnline: Faith Values

LMHS student starts a charity: Shoes for people’s souls - LancasterOnline: Faith Values: "You see, the shoes are not for him. They are for his self-created charity: Soul Shoes.
Terrill, a 17-year-old junior at Lancaster Mennonite High School, wants to give away refurbished shoes to those who can’t afford them. He plans to take them to the Water Street Ministries and perhaps donate them to groups. And he would love to accumulate a pile of sneakers to hand out before Christmas."



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Valley Philanthropists Recognized For Good Works

Valley Philanthropists Recognized For Good Works: "The award for Youth in Philanthropy, one of the four categories, was given to Spotswood High School for its "Blazin' a Trail for a Cure" cancer research campaign.

Teachers at the school believe giving back is important for all ages to learn."



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Student philanthropy impacts Dominican Republic - Xenia Gazette - xeniagazette.com

Student philanthropy impacts Dominican Republic - Xenia Gazette - xeniagazette.com: "nonprofit school in the Dominican Republic, during SGA’s week of awareness Nov. 3-7.

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KC region’s young philanthropist of the year helps sick children with pop tabs | fox4kc.com

KC region’s young philanthropist of the year helps sick children with pop tabs | fox4kc.com: "KANSAS CITY, Mo. – There was a big event Wednesday night at which the people in our region who raise money for all sorts of charities and not-for-profit organizations honored local champions in community service. And the Young Philanthropist of the Year of The Mid-America Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is this week’s Fox 4 Young Achiever — a little boy with a big heart for helping."



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Philanthropy in the Classroom | The Community FoundationPhilanthropy

Philanthropy in the Classroom | The Community FoundationPhilanthropy: "Each year the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Atlanta Chapter goes into area classrooms to teach students about philanthropy – what it means and how they can be philanthropic. The Kiwanis Club of Atlanta is a sponsor of this effort and joins with the Association of Fundraising Professionals members to read a book and then create an art piece that reflects a child’s view of philanthropy."



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13-year-old takes home philanthropy award | Dallas Morning News

13-year-old takes home philanthropy award | Dallas Morning News: "The group gave just one standing ovation. It was for the youngest award recipient.

Charlsie Doan, 13, received the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award on Friday at the 29th annual Awards Luncheon of the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals."



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Community Missions gears up ‘Giving Tuesday’ initiatives - City & Region - The Buffalo News

Community Missions gears up ‘Giving Tuesday’ initiatives - City & Region - The Buffalo News: "We have 100 high school students coming in from Leadership Niagara’s Leadership for the Youth of Niagara Communities program to help take everything out of our food pantry and paint it,” he said. “We’re also looking for a group of six to eight adult volunteers to help put in the new flooring in the pantry.”

The youth program culls young leaders from 13 high schools to participate in an eight-month leadership development program. "



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Boyertown Awarded Grants to Bolster Community - bctv.org - Local news about Berks County and Reading, Pa.: Community

Boyertown Awarded Grants to Bolster Community - bctv.org - Local news about Berks County and Reading, Pa.: Community: "Hannah Mellott, a senior at Boyertown High School, was named Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy today at the annual National Philanthropy Day breakfast held by the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Berks Regional Chapter. Hannah is the first high school student to ever serve as a member of the Boyertown Area Grantmaking Advisory Committee."



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Foundation Center - Research Studies - Special Topic Trends

Foundation Center - Research Studies - Special Topic Trends: "Recent Reports

Scanning the Landscape of Youth Philanthropy
November 2014

Scanning the Landscape of Youth Philanthropy: Observations and Recommendations for Strengthening a Growing Field shares reflections on an in-depth examination of the story and needs of youth grantmaking (young people making monetary contributions to organizations through established institutions or governing bodies). The report finds that while more than 200 foundations worldwide offer youth grantmaking programs and more than 100 related resources exist, that information is not broadly available. Recommendations include providing wider access to youth philanthropy programs, centralizing resources, and increasing in-person gatherings. This scan was conducted in partnership with Youth Philanthropy Connect, a program of the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation.

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Virginia Youth Group Earns International Youth Philanthropy Award - About AFP - AFP

Virginia Youth Group Earns International Youth Philanthropy Award - About AFP - AFP: "Virginia Youth Group Earns International Youth Philanthropy Award
(Arlington, VA) Miles of Scarves, a group of girls based in Henrico, Va., that knits scarves to raise money for the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, has been named the 2014 Bob Carter Companies Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy, Group, by AFP."



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How #GivingTuesday Can Help Your Nonprofit Reach PhilanthroKids or Generation Z Donors | Beth’s Blog

How #GivingTuesday Can Help Your Nonprofit Reach PhilanthroKids or Generation Z Donors | Beth’s Blog: "   GivingTuesday is done it again with its K-12 Philanthropy Curriculum, a set of lesson plans that teachers can use to help their students participate in GivingTuesday by raising money for a local nonprofit."



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