Youth Philanthropy Gets Boost from the Pacers Foundation and the Indiana University School of Informatics

What happens when a local foundation, YPII and academia meet to promote philanthropy? 

A dynamic partnership among the IU School of Informatics, the Pacers Foundation, Pacers player Ron Artest, Indiana Fever player Niele Ivey and the Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana! 

The result of this partnership is an entertaining 30-second promotional video motivating audiences at Pacers and Fever games in Conseco fieldhouse to give back to the community in accordance with one's talents.  Students at the School of Informatics, under the direction of John B. Ludwick, have built the animation from idea to reality with the use of great ideas, creativity and top-notch equipment and resources. 

The comical feature depicts Artest and Niele helping a "little old lady" cross the street incorporating their unique basketball skills to give back.  The animated promo ends with the compelling message:

Ya got gifts? 

Give back

...reminding us all that we play an important role in investing in our community. 

The animation will be unveiled in June at Conseco fieldhouse and played throughout the 2004 - 2005 season. 

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Jerry Finn
(812) 923-2065
The Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana (YPII)
32 East Washington Street
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Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
317.715.6709,
YPII@aol.com, www.YPIN.org

Moore Foundation Rotary Matching Grants 2004

The Moore Foundation wishes to encourage Rotary members' support of youth
philanthropy in their communities.  As an incentive, the Moore Foundation will provide $5,000 in matching funds for a Rotary club's donations to local community foundations and nonprofits with youth philanthropy programs.  The minimum contribution to be matched is $250 with a limit of $500 per local Rotary Club.

The funds are intended to begin or supplement an endowment, fund grants, or provide program support.  To find out the Procedure for Receiving Matching Funds, go to our Web site at www.ypin.org.

The Moore Foundation is a private family foundation based in Indianapolis with a focus on youth, education and religion.  The Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana is a network of private, public and nonprofit organizations and individuals with a mission to grow lifelong philanthropists who give their time, talent and treasure for the common good.

Great Presenters for YP Jam 2004

Ben Kraft and William Lewis will keynote the YP Jam 2004. 

Ben is a 19 year old IU student and recipient of the 2003 Outstanding Youth Achievement Award.  He has been a member of YPII Steering Committee and has helped with YP JAM planning. 

Ed Davis is great speaker and is Director of Diversity for the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.  Both will share stories about their giving and service work. 

Judy O'Bannon and Colts players have also been invited to present at the conference.  The 2004 statewide Youth Philanthropy Jam is July 6-7 at Franklin College.  The theme is "Philanthropy- The Extreme Experience." 

Registration for the outstanding two day event is only $30, thanks to a grant from the Moore Foundation and the Efroymson Fund of CICF.  Brochures are available on YPII's Web site or by contacting Morgan Koors at morgank@voyager.net.

Schools As Incubators of Democracy?

Something to think about... In the United States individuals are expected to become active citizens when they turn 18-years-old and yet before that time the usual cultural norm is for under 18-year-olds to be "seen and not heard."  Despite this, young people have a deep desire to be both seen and heard, which is proven through their community service at record numbers across the country.  However, young people's community altruism rarely translates into increased voting and political participation.

The traditional source of civic development in young people has been schools, which served as the venue where young people learned about democracy and the responsibilities that go along with its practice.  Today's educational focus, however, seems to be on teaching for successful passage of standardized tests focused on reading, math, and science.  The civic piece has been lost.  Schools have great potential to teach students how to be active citizens through service-learning, philanthropic engagement, decision-making practice, and introduction of voting processes.

Youth Service America (YSA) will convene the Working Group on National and Community Service to explore how schools can effectively serve as incubators of democracy.  To see what Indiana is doing, go to www.learningtogive.org.

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

Supporters of the Vision
Center for Youth as Resources, Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, Community Foundation of Southern Indiana,  Community Partnerships with Youth, Emmis Communications, Indiana Association of School Principals, Indiana Association of United Ways, Indiana Commission on Community Service and Volunteerism, Indiana Dollars for Scholars, Indiana Grantmakers Alliance, Indiana Humanities Council, Indiana Youth Institute, Indiana Pacers Foundation, Indiana Association of Cities and Towns Foundation, Indiana Youth Commission for Service and Leadership, Indiana Youth Services Association, Indianapolis Colts, The Jewish Federation of Greater Indianapolis, Johnson County Youth Services Bureau, Legacy Fund of Hamilton County - a CICF affiliate, Marion County Commission on Youth, The Mary E. Ober Foundation, Moore Foundation, Women's Fund of Central Indiana - a CICF Fund, Youth As Resources-United Way of Central Indiana and 4-H/Youth Development.