271 Results for “youth philanthropy”

Events & Webinars | Webinars

For Youth by Youth: the Art Versus Science of Grantmaking
April 14, 2015 | Ashley Rodriguez, Christine Reeves Strigaro, Danielle LaJoie, Jared Heddinger, Jillian Wu
Sculpture, music, dance… those are arts. Chemistry, biology, physics… those are sciences. But, what’s philanthropy? And who are you, the philanthropist? Well, you’re both an artist and a scientist. Plus, you’re a part the long history of giving; people have been giving for centuries, in every country, at every income level, and in so many directions. Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

For Youth by Youth: Family Foundations from a Youth Perspective
March 30, 2015 | Isabel Griffith, Justin McAuliffe, Kylie Semel, Mike Tracy
Giving with your family can be fun! Be inspired by the stories of a how a number of young people are involved in their family's philanthropy. Learn with your peers about how philanthropy can help you gain skills, get to know your family better, enhance your community, and benefit causes you care about to make the world a better place. Read More
Knowledge Center | Passages Issue Briefs

Positive Tracks: A Story of Generation Next Philanthropy
February 15, 2014 | Gioia C. Perugini, Nini Meyer
[Photo: Youth gather at the beginning of a Postive Tracks fundraising race.] Much has been written about the “next generation” and its integration into family philanthropy. How will they get involved? Will their philanthropic initiatives look different from those of their parents and grandparents? What tools and resources can help them be most effective? Nini Meyer was raised in a Read More
Knowledge Center | Report

Who, What, Why, Where and How? Youth Councils in Foundations
May 16, 2013
How do children learn what makes a good donation? How do children learn what can be done about child poverty? How do children learn about child labour in India? How do children become engaged citizens, donors, philanthropists? These were the questions that faced us at the start of a long dialogue between Children for a better World e.V. (CHILDREN) and Read More
Knowledge Center | Book Chapter

Jean and Betty Fairfax: An African-American Family’s Experiences in Faith and Philanthropy
October 21, 2002 | Lester A. Picker
This account from 'Faith and Family Philanthropy' describes the stories of sisters Betty and Jean Fairfax. Born and raised in modest circumstances in Cleveland, the Fairfaxes were steeped in strong family and religious values. Those values shaped their attitudes toward life, shattering the stereotypical notion of African-American philanthropy. Read More
Events & Webinars | Webinars

The Case for Multiple Giving Vehicles
May 11, 2023 | Ben Grande, Karl Mill, David Daniels
There is a range of vehicles available to engage the whole family in philanthropy—each vehicle is a tool in your philanthropy toolbox that allows you to reach individual or collective goals through different approaches. Giving families are increasingly using a variety of vehicles in concert with one another to advance their social impact strategies. A single philanthropic family could use Read More
Blog | Voices from the Field

Passing the Torch: A Family Foundation Empowers Dozens of Young Philanthropists
November 14, 2022 | Ade Adeniji, Inside Philanthropy
Editor’s Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on the many forms of family philanthropy, in partnership with the National Center for Family Philanthropy, and produced by Inside Philanthropy’s editorial team. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Newport Beach, California, Tarsadia Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that provide educational opportunities for the underserved, support health and wellbeing of the Read More
Blog | From NCFP

Takeaways Blog on Engaging the Next Generation
December 6, 2021 | Jen Crino
This blog summarizes key notes from our November Fundamentals of Family Philanthropy Webinar. Multigenerational families use varying, and often multiple, strategies to engage the next generation in philanthropy. Yet why it is important to engage subsequent generations in the family philanthropy, and how does it impact the culture and operations of the foundation? Successful next-gen participation depends on a number Read More

Cadence Miller
September 21, 2021
Cadence Miller is lucky to be a third generation Seattleite, with a deep appreciation for the forests and waters of the pacific northwest. Her professional experience has focused on fostering connections to community, place, health, and belonging with roles in national and local non-profits focused on health, social services, and youth. Cadence’s current role with Laird Norton Family Foundation as Read More

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