Resources: Youth Philanthropy

Websites

• Youth Philanthropy Connect
  Provides in person and distance learning opportunities and resources.
• YouthGiving.org
  From the Foundation Center, an online hub for youth engaged in philanthropy; resources include videos, reports, case studies, a global map of programs, and grants data.

Reports

• Igniting the Spark: Creating Effective Next Generation Boards, Youth Philanthropy Connect and National Center for Family Philanthropy, June 2013
  Issue brief with stories of youth in family philanthropy.
• The Intergenerational Toolkit: Building the Generations, A Guide for Family Foundations, Council of Michigan Foundations, October 2012
  Resources to help families identify shared values and communicate for successful strategic philanthropy.
• Michigan Community Foundations’ Youth Project (MCFYP) 20th Anniversary Report, Council of Michigan Foundations, March 2013
  This report highlights the impact of youth philanthropy across Michigan including a longitudinal of impacted youth.
• Next Gen Philanthropy: Finding the Path Between Tradition and Innovation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors, May 2014
  A guide for emerging philanthropists.
• #NextGenDonors, Johnson Center for Philanthropy and 21/64, 2013
  This research reveals that the next generation of donors, ages 21 to 40, are values-driven and focused on impact and meaningful collaboration.
• Scanning the Landscape of Youth Philanthropy: Observations and Recommendations for Strengthening a Growing Field, Amanda Dillon and Jen Bokoff, Foundation Center, November 2014
  A study of youth grantmaking programs and suggestions for ways to increase their visibility and success.
• Teen Philanthropy Cafe Readers, Exponent Philanthropy and Youth Philanthropy Connect, 2015
  Resource series that covers the basic tenets of philanthropy, including grantmaking, impact, site visits, and leadership.
• Where in the World of Youth Philanthropy Do I Get Started?, Grantcraft and Youth Philanthropy Connect, June 2016
  Toolkit for organizations interested in building their youth philanthropy efforts.
• Youth Community Philanthropy: Global Summit Report 2014, Council of Michigan Foundations and Council on Foundations, October 2014
  An exploration of themes from the summit, a gathering of young leaders from 14 countries.
• Youth Philanthropy Case Studies, Youth Philanthropy Connect and National Center for Family Philanthropy, 2014-2016

Blog Posts and Articles

• The world belongs to our children by Alan Fox, National Center for Family Philanthropy, May 2016
• Junior board in action: The Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation by Brendan Adams and Youth Philanthropy Connect, July 2016
• And a Child Shall Lead: The McKenna Foundation Develops Young Philanthropists, Inside Philanthropy, January 2015

Webinars and Podcasts

• Enhancing Youth Engagement in Philanthropy: A Webinar Series for Adults, Exponent Philanthropy and Youth Philanthropy Connect, 2016
  Four-part webinar series that outlines strategies that will help you enhance youth involvement in your foundation.
• For Youth by Youth: A Webinar Series for Building Skills as a Youth Philanthropist, National Center for Family Philanthropy, 2015
  Insights for engaging youth in philanthropy.
• Junior Board Helps Young Philanthropist Soar, Foundation Source Podcast, December 2015
  Highlights youth philanthropy through the journey of Sarina Dayal of the Tarsadia Foundation.

Social Media

• #youthphil
• #howyouthgive
• 21/64: Twitter
• Youth Philanthropy Connect: Twitter | Facebook
• Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana: Twitter | Facebook
• YouthGiving.org: Facebook