Memo to Foundation CEOs: Get a Youth Council
Youth Giving Blog
by YouthGiving
4M ago
Seven years ago, we launched a President’s Youth Council (PYC) at the California Endowment, and it seems like a good time to tell you that the young people who’ve served on the council over those seven years have significantly influenced our programming as a private foundation, been a source of reality-checking and ground-truthing on how our work “shows up” at the community level, and have substantially increased my own “woke-ness” as a foundation executive. Before I get into the details, I’d like to briefly share why we decided we needed a President’s Youth Council and how it w ..read more
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How Are Youth Connecting Dots to Effect Change?
Youth Giving Blog
by YouthGiving
4M ago
Over the past two years, I have been on a journey to become a philanthropist through the Youth Grant Committee at Grand Rapids Community Foundation. When I joined my freshman year after a competitive application process, I was amazed at how many new people I met. We have a very diverse community and I loved stepping out of my comfort zone and connecting with other students. One great experience was the 2017 Summer Leader Conference at Central Michigan University, hosted by the Council of Michigan Foundations. The purpose of this conference is to connect youth grantmakers across the state of Mi ..read more
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You Matter And So Does Your Story; How To Attract The Right Opportunities To Live Your Best Life
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by Liudmyla
4M ago
On September 22nd, 2022, Nelson Mandela University and The International Social Impact Institute held an inspiring workshop titled “You Matter And So Does Your Story; How To Attract The Right Opportunities To Live Your Best Life,” in collaboration with the Nelson Mandela University Student Employability and Entrepreneurship Development (SEED) project. This initiative aims to help students develop entrepreneurial thinking, improve their employability, and collaborate with like-minded individuals, while engaging with experienced peers through a customized mentorship program. The workshop, prese ..read more
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Youth Giving Summit Transformation Talks Series
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by Liudmyla
4M ago
During July and August 2022, the Youth Giving Summit (YGS) hosted its first-ever Transformation Talks Series, featuring six remarkable Youth Giving Ambassadors. These ambassadors are a dedicated group of young social-impact leaders who generously contribute their time, resources, and skills to create a more equitable world. The Youth Giving Ambassadors inspire, connect, and mobilize their peers worldwide, amplifying the voices of fellow change-makers who share their vision for positive change. Through the Transformation Talks Series, each speaker shared their inspirational journey and practica ..read more
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Youth Giving Summit Part 3 – From Inspiration to Action
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by Liudmyla
4M ago
On August 26th, 2022, Candid and The International Social Impact Institute wrapped up The first-ever virtual Youth Giving Summit with Part 3’s focus on turning inspiration into action while keeping generosity and love at the center of our efforts. The session featured Chinedu Echeruo, a serial entrepreneur and founder of HopStop.com and Love & Magic Co., and Kathleen Murphy Toms, the Director of Digital Strategy for GivingTuesday, who shared their practical organizational and entrepreneurial experiences. Cesar Del Valle, Director of Global Partnerships at Candid, hosted the event, while El ..read more
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Youth Giving Summit Part 2 – Building Global Youth Giving Ecosystems through Connection and Community
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by Liudmyla
4M ago
The Inaugural Youth Giving Summit Part 2, organized by Candid and The International Social Impact Institute, brought together Khloe Thompson and Benjamin Wong, two fifteen-year-old changemakers, to discuss how the youth can lead and address global challenges by building virtual tribes and leveraging global youth giving ecosystems. The session emphasized the importance of empowering young people to create change and how community and connection play a vital role in driving change. Khloe Thompson shared her experience of establishing Khloe Kares, a non-profit organization, and how founding and b ..read more
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Youth Giving Summit Part 1 – Feuling Inspiration
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by Liudmyla
4M ago
On International Youth Day, August 12th, 2022, Candid and The International Social Impact Institute jointly launched The Inaugural Youth Giving Summit. Part 1 of the Summit brought together three distinguished speakers from different parts of the world to share their unique stories and discuss inspiration. It builds on the Youth Giving movement launched by Candid five years ago. The speakers shared insightful details about their individual paths and what inspired them to be so committed to improving the lives of others, both in their communities and around the world. The International Social I ..read more
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Young Americans Optimistic About Creating Change, Survey Finds
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by YouthGiving
4M ago
Seven out of ten of young Americans are working to create positive change on a daily basis, a report from the YMCA finds. Based on a survey of two thousand Americans between the ages of 18 and 38 and conducted by OnePoll, the YMCA-commissioned report, How Are Young Americans Creating Positive Change?, found that 67 percent of survey respondents believe that younger generations are more likely to be outspoken about the issues they support, while 57 percent believe their generation is doing more than previous generations to support the causes and issues they care about. Although r ..read more
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Youth Want to Learn About Social Activism in Schools
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by YouthGiving
4M ago
A recent survey our Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) program conducted with the Scottish Youth Parliament found that more than 80% of young people believed activity focused on philanthropy and social activism should be part of the core secondary curriculum. Empowering young people to meaningfully contribute to their communities while developing their own skillsets is vitally important to us as a Foundation. Education is so much more than accreditation and now, more than ever, there is an explicit focus on providing meaningful opportunities to engage young people in creativity, curiosity ..read more
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