Youth in Philanthropy Program

 

Engaging young people in philanthropic "giving" is the purpose of the Foundation's Youth in Philanthropy Project. Approximately a dozen high school students from fourlocal school districts participate. Those schools include Benton, Berwick, Central Columbia, and Northwest. The students participate in a process that concludes with the teens approving up to $5,000 in grants. 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

2009 YIP Theme - "A second look: seeing challenges as opportunities"
Program Video Links:
- "Did you know?" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpEnFwiqdx8
- "Lost Generation" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42E2fAWM6rA

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

 

 

Central Susquehanna Community Foundation • 725 West Front Street, Berwick, PA 18603 Phone: (570)752-3930 • Fax: 570.752.7435 • Eric DeWald, edewald@csgiving.org