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'''Youth philanthropy''' is the [[donation]] of [[time]], [[energy]] or [[Resource (economics)|resources]], including [[money]], by [[child]]ren and [[youth]] towards [[philanthropy|philanthropic]] causes. According to one study, "youth philanthropy is, at the broadest level, youth giving of their time, talents and treasure."<ref>Cierlak-Lubben, A. (nd) "[http://www.learningtogive.org/papers/index.asp?bpid=219 Youth philanthropy]," ''Learning to Give'' website. Retrieved 5/2/07.</ref> It is seen as an effective means in which youth develop knowledge of and participate in philanthropic projects such as volunteering, grant writing, and community service.<ref>Rosen, M. and Sedonaen, M. (2001). “[http://www.irvine.org/assets/pdf/pubs/youth/Youth_Philanthropy.pdf Changing the Face of Giving: An Assessment of Youth Philanthropy].” Youth Leadership Institute. Retrieved 5/02/07.</ref>
'''Youth philanthropy''' is the [[donation]] of [[time]], [[energy]] or [[Resource (economics)|resources]], including [[money]], by [[child]]ren and [[youth]] towards [[philanthropy|philanthropic]] causes. According to one study, "youth philanthropy is, at the broadest level, youth giving of their time, talents and treasure."<ref>Cierlak-Lubben, A. (nd) "[http://www.learningtogive.org/papers/index.asp?bpid=219 Youth philanthropy] {{wayback|url=http://www.learningtogive.org/papers/index.asp?bpid=219 |date=20070415043426 }}," ''Learning to Give'' website. Retrieved 5/2/07.</ref> It is seen as an effective means in which youth develop knowledge of and participate in philanthropic projects such as volunteering, grant writing, and community service.<ref>Rosen, M. and Sedonaen, M. (2001). “[http://www.irvine.org/assets/pdf/pubs/youth/Youth_Philanthropy.pdf Changing the Face of Giving: An Assessment of Youth Philanthropy] {{wayback|url=http://www.irvine.org/assets/pdf/pubs/youth/Youth_Philanthropy.pdf |date=20070928010721 }}.” Youth Leadership Institute. Retrieved 5/02/07.</ref>


==About==
==About==
Youth philanthropy [[educate]]s [[youth|young people]] about [[social change]] in order to identify [[community]] problems and design the most appropriate solutions in a systemic way.<ref>Cretsinger, D. (nd) in Checkoway, B. and Gutierrez, L. (2006) "Youth Participation and Community Change," ''Journal of community practice. 14''1/2. p22.</ref> [[Philanthropy]] in this case is defined as anything young people do to make the world around them a better place.<ref>(nd) [http://youth.foundationcenter.org/youth_about.html The Foundation Center: Youth in Philanthropy/About Philanthropy]. Retrieved 5/2/07.</ref>
Youth philanthropy [[educate]]s [[youth|young people]] about [[social change]] in order to identify [[community]] problems and design the most appropriate solutions in a systemic way.<ref>Cretsinger, D. (nd) in Checkoway, B. and Gutierrez, L. (2006) "Youth Participation and Community Change," ''Journal of community practice. 14''1/2. p22.</ref> [[Philanthropy]] in this case is defined as anything young people do to make the world around them a better place.<ref>(nd) [http://youth.foundationcenter.org/youth_about.html The Foundation Center: Youth in Philanthropy/About Philanthropy] {{wayback|url=http://youth.foundationcenter.org/youth_about.html |date=20070705024822 }}. Retrieved 5/2/07.</ref>


Focused on [[youth-adult partnerships]] and [[youth voice]], youth philanthropy is seen as a successful application of [[service learning]].<ref>Billig, S. and Welch, M. (2004) ''New Perspectives in Service-Learning: Research to Advance the Field.''</ref> Youth philanthropy helps young people develop skills, knowledge, confidence and leadership abilities.<ref>Garza, P. and Stevens, P. ''[http://www.ccfy.org/toolbox/docs/ccfy_youth_philanthropy.pdf Best Practices in Youth Philanthropy].'' Coalitions of Community Foundations for Youth. Retrieved 5/2/07.</ref> Youth philanthropy is also identified as a particularly effective means for educating [[child]]ren and youth about [[volunteerism]] and [[civic engagement]].<ref>Marchetti, D. (nd) Charity's Youth Movement: Children and teenagers take on nonprofit leadership roles. ''The Chronicle of Philanthropy''.</ref>
Focused on [[youth-adult partnerships]] and [[youth voice]], youth philanthropy is seen as a successful application of [[service learning]].<ref>Billig, S. and Welch, M. (2004) ''New Perspectives in Service-Learning: Research to Advance the Field.''</ref> Youth philanthropy helps young people develop skills, knowledge, confidence and leadership abilities.<ref>Garza, P. and Stevens, P. ''[http://www.ccfy.org/toolbox/docs/ccfy_youth_philanthropy.pdf Best Practices in Youth Philanthropy] {{wayback|url=http://www.ccfy.org/toolbox/docs/ccfy_youth_philanthropy.pdf |date=20070928180147 }}.'' Coalitions of Community Foundations for Youth. Retrieved 5/2/07.</ref> Youth philanthropy is also identified as a particularly effective means for educating [[child]]ren and youth about [[volunteerism]] and [[civic engagement]].<ref>Marchetti, D. (nd) Charity's Youth Movement: Children and teenagers take on nonprofit leadership roles. ''The Chronicle of Philanthropy''.</ref>


Within the [[Jewish]] community institutions such as [[synagogues]], [[day school]]s, Jewish federations and other organizations have created Jewish youth philanthropy programs to provide Jewish teens with opportunities to engage in grantmaking activities through a Jewish lens. The Jewish Teen Funders Network serves as a central address for Jewish youth philanthropy, and aims to help grow and strengthen the burgeoning field.<ref>Jewish Teen Funders Network, http://www.jtfn.org.</ref>
Within the [[Jewish]] community institutions such as [[synagogues]], [[day school]]s, Jewish federations and other organizations have created Jewish youth philanthropy programs to provide Jewish teens with opportunities to engage in grantmaking activities through a Jewish lens. The Jewish Teen Funders Network serves as a central address for Jewish youth philanthropy, and aims to help grow and strengthen the burgeoning field.<ref>Jewish Teen Funders Network, http://www.jtfn.org.</ref>
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*[http://www.ypin.org/ Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana]
*[http://www.ypin.org/ Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana]
*[http://www.fcfox.org/ypc-story/ Youth Philanthropy Connect]
*[http://www.fcfox.org/ypc-story/ Youth Philanthropy Connect]
*[http://www.freechild.org/ReadingList/philanthropy.htm Freechild Project Youth Philanthropy Webpage]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20070513180420/http://www.freechild.org:80/ReadingList/philanthropy.htm Freechild Project Youth Philanthropy Webpage]
*[http://www.futurephilanthropists.org/ Future Philanthropists]
*[http://www.futurephilanthropists.org/ Future Philanthropists]
*[http://www.jtfn.org./ Jewish Teen Funders Network]
*[http://www.jtfn.org./ Jewish Teen Funders Network]
*[http://www.jypi.org/ Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20070423191404/http://www.jypi.org:80/ Jewish Youth Philanthropy Institute]
*[http://www.youthgrantmakers.com/ Michigan Community Foundations Youth Philanthropy Project]
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20070929144839/http://www.youthgrantmakers.com/ Michigan Community Foundations Youth Philanthropy Project]
*[http://www.learningtogive.org/ Learning to Give]
*[http://www.learningtogive.org/ Learning to Give]
*[http://www.ncfp.org/ National Center for Family Philanthropy]
*[http://www.ncfp.org/ National Center for Family Philanthropy]

Revision as of 07:40, 21 July 2016

Youth philanthropy is the donation of time, energy or resources, including money, by children and youth towards philanthropic causes. According to one study, "youth philanthropy is, at the broadest level, youth giving of their time, talents and treasure."[1] It is seen as an effective means in which youth develop knowledge of and participate in philanthropic projects such as volunteering, grant writing, and community service.[2]

About

Youth philanthropy educates young people about social change in order to identify community problems and design the most appropriate solutions in a systemic way.[3] Philanthropy in this case is defined as anything young people do to make the world around them a better place.[4]

Focused on youth-adult partnerships and youth voice, youth philanthropy is seen as a successful application of service learning.[5] Youth philanthropy helps young people develop skills, knowledge, confidence and leadership abilities.[6] Youth philanthropy is also identified as a particularly effective means for educating children and youth about volunteerism and civic engagement.[7]

Within the Jewish community institutions such as synagogues, day schools, Jewish federations and other organizations have created Jewish youth philanthropy programs to provide Jewish teens with opportunities to engage in grantmaking activities through a Jewish lens. The Jewish Teen Funders Network serves as a central address for Jewish youth philanthropy, and aims to help grow and strengthen the burgeoning field.[8]

Another worthy society that is highly philanthropic are the Boy Scouts of America. The entire system of Scouting values were based on the values of community service and leadership in helping the community. The Order of the Arrow, a branch of the Boy Scouts that idolizes cheerful service, donate large amounts of time in helping the community also.

See also

References

  1. ^ Cierlak-Lubben, A. (nd) "Youth philanthropy Archived 2007-04-15 at the Wayback Machine," Learning to Give website. Retrieved 5/2/07.
  2. ^ Rosen, M. and Sedonaen, M. (2001). “Changing the Face of Giving: An Assessment of Youth Philanthropy Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine.” Youth Leadership Institute. Retrieved 5/02/07.
  3. ^ Cretsinger, D. (nd) in Checkoway, B. and Gutierrez, L. (2006) "Youth Participation and Community Change," Journal of community practice. 141/2. p22.
  4. ^ (nd) The Foundation Center: Youth in Philanthropy/About Philanthropy Archived 2007-07-05 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 5/2/07.
  5. ^ Billig, S. and Welch, M. (2004) New Perspectives in Service-Learning: Research to Advance the Field.
  6. ^ Garza, P. and Stevens, P. Best Practices in Youth Philanthropy Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine. Coalitions of Community Foundations for Youth. Retrieved 5/2/07.
  7. ^ Marchetti, D. (nd) Charity's Youth Movement: Children and teenagers take on nonprofit leadership roles. The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
  8. ^ Jewish Teen Funders Network, http://www.jtfn.org.
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