June, 2003

Welcome to the monthly Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana E-Chronicle....your link to happenings in the youth philanthropy arena across the state. 

Summer Training Opportunities: 

Youth Philanthropy Council Orientation

July 17th, 2003
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
New Albany
at the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana

Bring a team of youth and adults from your community who are interested in going through the orientation process used by the Youth Philanthropy Councils of the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana. Registration is free, but required, in order to have enough materials for participants.  Lunch is $5 per person for pizza (or you can go out on your own).  Contact:  Jerry Finn, (812) 923-2065

Dollar Drive Training

September 6, 2003,
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM
New Albany
at the Community Foundation of Southern Indiana

Bring a team of youth and adults from your school or community who will be leading the Dollar Drive. Registration is free, but required, in order to have enough materials for participants. Contact:  Jerry Finn, (812) 923-2065

PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Dollar Drive Training

South Madison Community Foundation is hosting a Dollar Drive training in the late summer (late August/early September).  Executive Director Dick Creger would like to invite other foundations (or hosting organizations) to partner with SMCF on this effort.  If you do not have a youth philanthropy program, this is a simple way to get started.

If you are interested in attending a training at SMCF, please contact Dick Creger.  For more information on the training content, contact Jerry Finn.

If you have training or other calendar events that you would like to have listed in the E-Chronicle, please submit them to Jerry Finn.

Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana
(YPII)
presents the
FIRST EVER
Youth Philanthropy Jam
A conference for young people and adults involved with or interested in
YOUTH PHILANTHROPY!
That's
Youth Grantmaking Councils
Youth As Resources Boards
Youth Philanthropy Councils
United Way Youth Funds or Campaigns
Youth Advisory Councils (YAC's)
Foundation Program Staff
That's YOU!
Bring a team - Limited to first 100 registrants

Saturday, August 16, 2003
9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
"The Barn"
Indiana State Fair Grounds
Indianapolis

This high-energy event will provide an opportunity to network with and support individuals already involved in youth philanthropy. The Youth Philanthropy Jam also is for those interested in establishing new youth philanthropy in their local communities. A wonderful line-up of energizing speakers and quality workshops is planned.  There will be opportunities to meet and share successes with others committed to youth philanthropy.

All for only $20.00
(includes program and entrance to the State Fair)

Registration information will be emailed in June.
Youth Philanthropy Survey - We have received many responses to the recent survey of youth philanthropy programs in the state.  The survey will help us get a better picture of the variety of youth philanthropy programs that exist in Indiana. Additionally, your input will help us better serve your needs and it will allow us to establish a database about the various types of youth philanthropy programs. The compilation of the survey material will be entered onto a state map within the YPII Web site that will display county by county the youth philanthropy programs in operation. This will serve as an excellent resource for many organizations and a collaborative networking tool for all.

Please return your survey to ensure your programs are counted. If you need another copy of the survey, email Jenny Zeisler, at The Clowes Fund.

"Philanthropy BUZZ"
Introducing "Philanthropy BuZZ," a new addition to the YPII E-Chronicle. Submit your questions for any of the YPII partners.

What is the best way to bring up youth involvement with my Board of Directors?

BuZZ:  Some expert advice might be helpful from an Executive Director of a local Community Foundation in Central Indiana.  Dee Dee Daniels, from White Lick Heritage Community Foundation in Hendricks County, shared the following when asked about how to address your Board of Directors about youth serving in some capacity within the Community Foundation. 

"First, bring a young person in who is experienced in some type of youth philanthropy program and allow them to share their story with the Board of Directors. The passion they have for their work will speak 'loud and clear.'  This worked for Dee Dee, who now has a youth grantmaking council called Youth Enriching Society or YES, and her Board of Directors is extremely supportive of the effort."

If you have a question for "Philanthropy Buzz" email us.

Supporters of the Vision:
...growing lifelong philanthropists who give of their time, talent, and treasure for the common good.

Moore Foundation, Indiana Commission on Community Service and Volunteerism, Community Partnerships with Youth, Community Foundation of Southern Indiana,  Indiana Association of United Ways, Johnson County Youth Services Bureau, Emmis Communications, Indiana Grantmakers Alliance, Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, Indiana Pacers Foundation, Indiana Youth Institute, The Legacy Fund, Center for Youth as Resources, Indiana Youth Commission for Service and Leadership, Indiana Humanities Council, Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Foundation, Indiana Youth Services Association, The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Marion County Commission on Youth, and 4-H/Youth Development.

Jerry K. Finn
President JKF Consulting, Inc.
7810 St. John's Road-Starlight
Floyds Knobs, Indiana, 47119
Phone:  (812) 923-2065
Fax: (812) 923-2334
...helping people and organizations achieve

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