Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Engaging Youth Peer Network: Successful Methods for Engaging Youth in Family Philanthropy

May 15, 2024
While educating and encouraging youth to actively participate in philanthropy can be challenging, it can also be very rewarding. This conversation will center on the success stories of engaging youth. Join us to hear from Craig Kelley of the Kelley Foundation about what strategies and tools have been helpful in involving youth at his foundation. We will also have ample Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Engaging Youth Peer Network: Teen Philanthropy—Models and Strategies for Ages 13-18

What are models to teach teens (grades 9-12) the foundations of philanthropy and lead them through the grantmaking process? Learn more about the Foundation for MetroWest’s Youth in Philanthropy program and how they engage high school youth in the surrounding communities in an experiential leadership and teen philanthropy program. Caryn Conway – an instructor for the Youth in Philanthropy program Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Engaging Youth Peer Network: Impact, Leadership and Diversity in Philanthropy, a Conversation with Carmela Castellano-Garcia

February 16, 2022 | Carmela Castellano-Garcia
This special interactive event is for young grantmakers from your families (approximately ages 8-21). Two philanthropic teens will facilitate a conversation with Castellano Family Foundation President Carmela Castellano-Garcia. Hear about the foundation and its impact as well as Carmela’s own leadership journey. Carmela’s role includes promoting the importance of diversity in philanthropy and of investing in the Latino community. Bring Read More
Events & Webinars | Peer Networks

Engaging Youth Peer Network: Power, Privilege, and Navigating Family Philanthropy

November 8, 2021 | A. Sparks
This special interactive event is for teen grantmakers or rising youth from your families (approximately ages 8-21) and the adults who support them. Join this conversation with Sparks, CEO of her family’s foundation, about navigating family, power, privilege, and the philanthropy field.  During this discussion, we will have time to learn from her journey, discuss the work of Masto Foundation, Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Pandemic Philanthropy: Youth Giving Edition

December 7, 2020 | Emma, Gobioff Foundation
And so it began. Our youth board had Zoom calls nearly every month where we met each other, discussed what philanthropy is, made general plans, and eventually researched and sent out our first grants. Our members, ranging from ages 8-15, were spread across the country, making us Zoom experts even before the coronavirus hit. When Neil Gobioff and Gianna Rendina-Gobioff Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Supporting Youth and Next-gen Philanthropy: How to Get Started

August 18, 2020 | Jen Crino
Sammie Holzwarth, Kimberly Myers Hewlett, and Vasser Seydel on NCFP’s recent webinar This article was originally published by Foundant Technologies and is re-posted here with permission. Bringing the next generation into the fold is a natural progression for many family philanthropies. Teaching children at a young age about shared values, engaging youth in service learning and site visits, and formally preparing Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

Supporting Youth and Next-gen Philanthropy: How to Get Started

Multigenerational families use different methods and techniques to teach the next generation about philanthropy. Successful future engagement depends on many considerations, including when and how to best inspire and empower next-gen family members. Please join us for a discussion that will explore a number of important considerations, including when, and how to introduce the concept of giving to your family, Read More