How can I learn about involving youth in volunteering and philanthropy?
YouthGiving.org aims to inspire, connect, and inform youth-led grantmaking. Find youth grantmaking programs near you, the causes and projects they give to, and the foundations that support them. Want to start a youth-led program? Learn how they operate, best practices, and how to stay connected with similar programs that are part of this growing movement.
Want to start a youth-led program? Learn how they operate, best practices, and how to stay connected with similar programs that are part of this growing movement.
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) provides resources for encouraging the involvement of young people in philanthropy. Additional resources listed below include information on involving youth in nonprofit boards and volunteering.
See also our related Knowledge Base articles:
- Where can I learn more about recruiting and managing volunteers for my nonprofit?
- Where can I find or post volunteer opportunities?
- What is the monetary value of volunteer time?
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National Center for Family Philanthropy
How to Start a Youth Philanthropy Program
Youth philanthropy is the practice of providing young people with the money and mentorship to directly fund nonprofit organizations and projects. Youth philanthropy programs first appeared in the 1980s, and today, there are nearly 750 grantmaking youth philanthropy programs worldwide.
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Learning to Give
Youth in Philanthropy
Youth Philanthropy involves a variety of activities, including grantmaking, volunteering, and junior or next generation board involvement. Youth become involved in philanthropy through a number of avenues and their experiences change as the youth grow and develop.
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Community Foundation for MetroWest
Youth in Philanthropy (YIP)
Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) is an experiential leadership development program designed to empower and educate local youth to become our community’s next generation of philanthropists–those who give their time, talent and treasure for the common good.
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Youth.gov
Service Learning
Youth.gov offers valuable information regarding youth volunteering and civic engagement.
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Youth in Philanthropy
Candid resources on scholarships, youth volunteering, and more.
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Do Something
Do Something is a national network of youth and provides the tools and resources for them to convert their ideas and energy into positive action.
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Kids Can Make a Difference
This educational program for middle- and high school students focuses on the root causes of hunger and poverty, the people most affected, solutions, and how students can help.
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Learning to Give
Teaches children about the voluntary sector, develops their philanthropic understanding, and encourages citizen participation.
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Youth on Board
Provides resources and services that help young people and adults work more effectively together to improve their communities.
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Youth Service America (YSA)
YSA's goals are to: Educate youth, teachers, community organizers, media, and public officials in the power of youth as problem solvers; and engage children and youth as volunteers, academic achievers, and community leaders.