youth grantmaking-the future of philanthropy

The Future of Philanthropy A Closer Look at Youth Grantmaking

@fdncenter   @engagingyouth  

Introductions •  Annie Hernandez @anniehernandez,

Executive Director, Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation and Youth Philanthropy Connect

•  Amanda Dillon @gobbledyquack, Manager of Strategic Philanthropy, Foundation Center

•  Zach Whitten, Founding Member of Junior Board, The Lumpkin Family Foundation

•  Khayriyyah Muhammad Smith @Riyyah_Says, Committee Member, Michigan Community Foundations Youth Project

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What we’ll cover today

•  How did this initiative start? – Youth Philanthropy Connect (YPC) – YPC and Foundation Center

•  What’s happening in youth grantmaking? •  Q & A •  Next Steps

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We  support  people  pursuing  innova0on  and  long-­‐las0ng  improvements  in    the  environment,  health,  educa0on,  and  community  access  to  the  arts.  

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To  maximize  the  poten0al  of  children  and  youth.  

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Led to Annual Youth Philanthropy Conferences and…  

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What is the story? What are the needs? What recommendations

might address those needs?

Driving Questions

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Literature Scan Grants Review Convening

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Our Observations

•  Foundations are financially supporting youth philanthropy, though the full extent is unclear.

•  There are many models for youth philanthropy which utilize a variety of resources worldwide.

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•  Programs with sustainable momentum have strong and varied stakeholder support.

•  Both youth and adults want youth to have a louder voice at the table.

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One last observation (for now) Youth philanthropy is gaining attention!

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Polling

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Two BIG Youth Philanthropy Needs

1.  Improve access to existing resources.

2. Increase awareness of others doing similar work.

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Recommendations 1.  Provide broader access to

philanthropy for youth worldwide 2.  Centralize resources and improve knowledge about youth grantmaking 3. Continue and increase in-person convenings

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Question & Answers

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How you can get involved: LEARN

Read the report to find out more: ow.ly/EbHcI

CONTRIBUTE

CONNECT youth@foundationcenter.org

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