Our Mission...

...to grow lifelong philanthropists who give their time, talent, and treasure for the common good.

Vision...

... that all young people are aware, educated, and actively involved in philanthropy within their local communities.

and Guiding Principles...

• This initiative encourages youth and adult partnerships where youth are equal players.
• A diverse inter-sector public, private, and nonprofit collaboration and partnership provide leadership for the initiative.
• This initiative is research-based, grounded in healthy youth development, and builds on local efforts.
• Evaluation, learning, and sharing information are an important part of our work.
• This initiative builds the capacity of local communities through networking, education, training, and development of operational funds.
• Youth and adult partnerships are the basis of decision-making and establishing or enhancing funding in local communities.
• We are committed to sustainable statewide efforts over the long term that promote and raise awareness of youth philanthropy.
We encourage local youth philanthropy programs to incorporate common threads of youth philanthropy: community service, grantmaking and fund development, civic engagement, leadership development, and character education.