youth grantmaking-the future of philanthropy
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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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Polling
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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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2010 JOINT MEETING IN NAPA, CA Tweet us: #youthphil @anniehernandez @gobbledyquack @Riyyah_Says @EPIPnaAonal
2011 Youth on Board Retreat Tweet us: #youthphil @anniehernandez @gobbledyquack @Riyyah_Says @EPIPnaAonal
Led to Annual Youth Philanthropy Conferences and…
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Gaps & Partnerships Tweet us: #youthphil @anniehernandez @gobbledyquack @Riyyah_Says @EPIPnaAonal
Foundation Center Tweet us: #youthphil @anniehernandez @gobbledyquack @Riyyah_Says @EPIPnaAonal
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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Khayriyyah’s story Tweet us: #youthphil @anniehernandez @gobbledyquack @Riyyah_Says @EPIPnaAonal
Polling
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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.
Observations, continued Tweet us: #youthphil @anniehernandez @gobbledyquack @Riyyah_Says @EPIPnaAonal
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
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