Youth and Teen Programming: Community Foundations Family Philanthropy Network
This collection of Youth and Teen Programming examples is part of NCFP's Online Toolbox for the Community Foundations Family Philanthropy Network. Read More
Youth Programming: PhilanthropyATL
December 28, 2017 | Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Nurturing Lifelong Philanthropy: Inspiring Youth to Share Their Time, Talent, and Treasure
April 11, 2017 | Jill Gordon
Let's take a moment to think about who introduced philanthropic behaviors in your life. Who inspired you to GIVE your time and help others? When did you begin to SERVE those around you? Why are you still ENGAGED in helping youth succeed? Read More
Youth & Teen Programming: Planet Philanthropy Example
September 1, 2016 | Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta
Not Just Cute Faces: Youth Grantmakers Are Strengthening Philanthropy
June 27, 2016 | Jen Bokoff
The stereotype of the “me me me” generation couldn’t be more wrong. Youth are driving grant dollars to organizations that are changing communities through more than 480 programs around the world. Most of these young people are not independently wealthy, and most didn’t say “philanthropist” when asked what they wanted to be when they grew up.
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For Youth by Youth: Family Philanthropy from a Youth Perspective
Over the past few weeks, NCFP has been delighted to conduct several very special webinars in partnership with Youth Philanthropy Connect featuring the voice and perspectives of youth philanthropists involved in their family’s foundation. Our first webinar, “Family foundations from a youth perspective,” was held on March 29, 2015 and featured a wide-ranging conversation with four young donors. Read More
Igniting the Spark: Engaging Next-gen and Youth in Family Philanthropy
June 20, 2014
This special collection features stories of families who have found successful ways to engage the next generation and youth in family philanthropy, as well as sample policies on next gen and junior boards, and tips for activities appropriate for sharing the value of family philanthropy with next gen family members. Read More
Effective Family Philanthropy: The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation
March 26, 2024 | Ade Adeniji
The Blank Family Foundation Reflects on the Past, Plans the Next Generation of Giving The enormous wealth created by Home Depot, the country’s largest home improvement retailer, looms large in the chain’s home base of Georgia and beyond. It’s also yielded significant family-driven philanthropy over the years, including through multiple foundations connected to the family of billionaire co-founder Arthur Blank. Read More
Save the Date: Fourth Quarter Engaging Youth Peer Network
November 1, 2024
NCFP’s Engaging Youth Peer Network, co-chaired by Neil Gobioff, Cadence Miller, is a learning and connection space for donors, trustees, and staff members who work at family foundations in NCFP’s member network. This network gathers several times a year to share resources, tools, and strategies for inspiring and engaging youth in family philanthropy. More information about the topic for this Read More
Director of Philanthropy
January 31, 2024
The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation is seeking a Director of Philanthropy. They will bring vision, creative problem-solving, and entrepreneurial experience to program strategy, development, implementation, and oversight of the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation’s regional youth, arts, and communities portfolio. The Director will bring a point of view while taking in feedback from the board and adjusting as needed Read More
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