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Resources on Children and Philanthropy

Websites

BigHeartedFamilies.org—has lots ideas for projects for kids and families, with a helpful resource section and a blog.

DoSomething.org—helps teens find projects and take action on causes they care about. Also provides seed grants and recognition for projects.

Freerice.com—kids answer questions—on vocabulary or other subjects—and correct answers earn rice that is donated by sponsors through the U.N. World Food Programme. generationOn.org—the youth division of Points of Light, this site offers resources for kids of all ages, families, teachers and nonprofit organizations that want to engage kids.

Kiva.org—site where you can make a microloan for as little as $25 to help someone in the developing world start or expand a business.

The Giving Family: Raising Our Children to Help Others (2000, rev. edition 2003, Council on Foundations) by Susan Crites Price A guide with tools, advice and ideas for adults working with school age children.

The Power of Half: One Family’s Decision to Stop Taking and Start Giving Back by Kevin and Hannah Salwen (2010, Houghton Mifflin) A father and daughter share the compelling story of their family’s decision to downsize to a smaller home and donate the proceeds to charity

Silver Spoon Kids: How Successful Parents Raise Responsible Children (2001, Contemporary Books) by Eileen and Jon Gallo. A classic on communicating about money in healthy ways, teaching strong values and compassion, and preventing a feeling of entitlement.