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Are you a youth-serving organization, school, community or private foundation, faith-based congregation/ organization, civic club or United Way organization that has faced the challenge of how to involve youth in “giving and serving” within their community? If so, we are pleased to recommend the following cutting-edge resources and nationally-recognized educational materials to help your organization grow lifelong philanthropists who give of their time, talent and treasure for the common good.

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Philanthropy Resources for All Ages

Engaging Youth in Fundraising - YPII Resource

Engaging youth in fundraising can be transformational for organizations and a community because youth bring energy and passion to causes that are important to them.  Tapping into that passion is not only life-changing for organizations and communities; it brings about a validation to youth that they have the power to be change-makers.

generationOn

generationOn, the youth division of Points of Light Institute, is a service-learning and philanthropy education website for K-12 teachers, students, parents, and community organizations with over 1500 philanthropic education plans. 

Learning to Give is the world's leading developer of philanthropy education resources that teach giving, civic engagement, and character through service-learning.  Learning to Give is part of generationOn, which is a global youth service movement, igniting the power of all kids to make their mark on the world.  To directly access the Learning to Give curriculum visit, www.learningtogive.org.
 
Ages 5-10 Philanthropy Resources

What if Everybody Gave?

Storybook about the potential change we would see if everyone gave just a little.

The Word for Me is Philanthropy

Stories, activities and hand-outs help children to understand the world - and word - of philanthropy.

Save the Earth Now

Lesson plans coded to Indiana academic standards related to environmental stewardship and philanthropy.
 
Ages 11-13

Save the Earth Now (grades 6-8)

Lesson plans coded to Indiana academic standards related to environmental stewardship and philanthropy.

Philanthropy, Leadership and Careers that Make a Difference

Lesson plans and resources that teach and inspire young people about the history, principles and practices of philanthropy.
 
Ages 11-18

Youth as Trustees

Lays the foundation for young people who wish to understand the role of a community trustee.

Youth as Philanthropists

Fun, engaging and age-appropriate activities teach young people the language and history of philanthropy.

Youth in Governance

Offers youth and adults technical and group process skills necessary to serve on a board of directors.

Habits of the Heart

Offers active ways to become givers through diverse faith traditions. Especially appropriate for faith-based organizations.
 
Ages 14-18

Save the Earth Now (grades 9-12)

Lesson plans coded to Indiana academic standards related to environmental stewardship and philanthropy.
 
Helpful Links
Community Partnerships with Youth Inc, CPY INC - CPY INC is a nonprofit national training and resource development organization. CPY INC has over ten years of experience in promoting increased youth voice in organizations and communities.

Do Something - Do Something believes you have the power to make a difference. At DoSomething.org we provide the tools and resources for you to convert your ideas and energy into positive action. Be part of a generation of doers. Plug in at DoSomething.org.

generationOn- The youth division of the Points of Light Institute, is the global youth service movement igniting the power of all kids to "make their mark on the world."  Their mission is to inspire, equip, and mobilize youth to take action that changes the world and themselves through service.  This service-learning and philanthropy education website is a resource for organizations, K-12 teachers, students, and parents.  It includes curriculum with over 1500 philanthropic education lesson plans for all grade levels, philanthropy education training modules, youth leadership programs, and resources that support youth voice in planning, implementing, and reflection of service learning projects.

Help Indy Online (HIO) - HIO is a web based volunteer center designed with the needs of Indianapolis area high school and college-aged students in mind. We work with several service agencies based in Marion county to supply you with listings of volunteer opportunities created just for you.

Learning to Give - Learning to Give is the world's leading developer of philanthropy education resources that teach giving, civic engagement, and character through service-learning.  Learning to give is part of generationOn, a globla youth service movement that ignites the power of all kids to make their mark on teh world.

National Service-Learning Partnership - The Partnership is a national leadership organization dedicated to advancing Service-Learning as a core element of the educational experience of every elementary, middle, and secondary school student in the United States.

National Service-Learning Clearinghouse - The Learn and Serve America National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC) supports the Service-Learning community in higher education, kindergarten through grade twelve, community-based initiatives and tribal programs, as well as all others interested in strengthening schools and communities using Service-Learning techniques and methodologies.

National Society for Experiential Education - The National Society for Experiential Education (NSEE) is a nonprofit membership association of educators, businesses, and community leaders. Founded in 1971, NSEE also serves as a national resource center for the development and improvement of experiential education programs nationwide.

Points of Light Foundation and Volunteer Center National Network - The Points of Light Foundation and Volunteer Center National Network engages and mobilizes millions of volunteers who are helping to solve serious social problems in thousands of communities.

SERVEnet - Through SERVEnet, users can enter their zip code, city, state, skills, interests, and availability and be matched with organizations needing help. SERVEnet is also a place to search for calendar of events, job openings, service news, recommended books, and best practices.

ServiceLeader.org - ServiceLeader.org provides information on all aspects of volunteerism. If you are a volunteer or want to becomes one, you will find helpful information in areas for volunteers, volunteers in schools, and volunteers in state agencies.

Youth as Resources - Youth as Resources connects Youth positively to their communities and improving community life nationally and internationally through the spread of youth-led service initiatives.

Youth Resources of Southwestern Indiana - Over the past 20 years, Youth Resources of Southwestern Indiana has engaged over 138,500 young people in leadership and community service activities. Our mission is to empower young people to take ownership of challenges they see in the community, devise action plans to address those issues, and implement service projects to improve life in the local community. We strive to increase their awareness of others' needs and to encourage life-long civic responsibility.

Youth Grantmakers - Youthgrantmakers.org is a communication of the Michigan Community Foundation Youth Project (MCFYP) of the Council of Michigan Foundations, with funding from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.

Youth Service America - YSA is a resource center that partners with thousands of organizations committed to increasing the quality and quantity of volunteer opportunities for young people in America, ages 5-25, to serve locally, nationally, and globally.

Youth in Philanthropy - Explore the World of Giving, Volunteering, and Helping. Youth in Philanthropy is a Service of the Foundation Center.

Youth Noise - A great site for youth to voice to their opinions and share it with others via the internet. Overall a great site every youth should enjoy.

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