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
