Youth in Philanthropy Program (YiP)
Engaging young people in philanthropic "giving" is the purpose of the Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy program. High school students from four local school districts participate. Those schools include Benton, Berwick, Central Columbia, and Northwest. The students participate in a process that concludes with each school approving $5,000 in grants to benefit youth issues. This project is funded by the Berwick Health & Wellness Fund and the Central Columbia Educational Foundation.
The goals of Youth in Philanthropy are:
- To teach high school students the importance of giving and serving
- To encourage young people to take action on issues that are important to them
- To encourage youth involvement in philanthropy and charitable giving
- To help young people develop decision-making and leadership skills
- Students who participate in the Youth in Philanthropy Project learn to:
- Research community issues and needs affecting young people
- Plan and conduct meetings effectively
- Make decisions based on teamwork and group consensus
- Evaluate the merits of grants
- Make decisions to approve or decline grant proposals
Youth in Philanthropy program October kick-off meeting!
2010-2011 YiP theme “Live 2 Give”
Central Columbia High School Youth in Philanthropy
Berwick Area High School Youth in Philanthropy
Northwest Area High School
Benton Area High School
Learn more about the Program
Read the Grant History
Youth in Philanthropy Program Resources:
- Program Summary
- Year Outline
- Needs Assessment Survey Example 1
- Needs Assessment Survey Example 2
- Grant Application Example 1
- Grant Application Example 2
- Definitions
- Finding non-profits
- YIP Elementary Activities
- Grant Evaluation Form
- Minute Template
For more information, please contact Kara Seesholtz, kseesholtz@csgiving.org, 570.752.3930.