YOUTH COMMUNITY PHILANTHROPY Youth leaders from 14 nations gathered for the first ever Global Youth Community Philanthropy Summit in the spring of 2014. They shared perspectives and models and together envisioned the future of local giving by and for young people.

INSPIRATION

These fresh ideas for youth philanthropy were shared at the summit and have promise for replication in new communities.

Charity Pitch Party Early Learning Youth, The Funding Network: Youth Philanthropy Initiative of London, UK Indiana, USA Bring university students and young Create games and activities that teach professionals together for a lively social philanthropy fundamentals to children gathering where three inspiring social in pre-school and programs after school change organizations pitch their projects. and during the summer. Guests vote to fund their favorite.

Piggy Bank Challenge Leaders in Action Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Volunteers Community Foundation, USA Foundation, Turkey Issue high school students piggy banks Provide motivation and mentoring to fill with change toward a charitable to thousands of young volunteers who endowment throughout the year to create grow as leaders while they advance an easy direct giving experience. important causes.

Project Portal Flamingo Flocking Youth Bank, Bosnia Mount Pleasant Area Community Launch an online portal that makes the Foundation, USA entire youth philanthropy process Flock local residents and businesses with ecient and transparent for donors, plastic flamingos and oer the opportunity to youth groups and community leaders. flock a friend or colleague for a $50 donation to the community youth endowment.

ACTION

Summit participants oered the following thoughts and suggestions for funders and leaders interested in this work.

Trending Topics NETWORKS TO • More relevant, relatable ways to express AMPLIFY IMPACT "youth community philanthropy" Knowledge base of data describing • Spreading good ideas beyond the field, including resources for geographical bounds participating organizations

• A more central role youth can plan in Communities of practice for community philanthropy practitioners to share, learn and grow • Giving money as an important way to express values Councils and convenings that • Technology as a tool, not a strategy; help establish the field and connect face-to-face encounters remain important peer practitioners

Find more inspiration and recommendations in Made possible through detail at michiganfoundations.org and cof.org. the generous support of the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.