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Teaching Children to Be GratefulGivers

Recently, Tami Silverman, president and CEO of theIndiana Youth Institute, talked with YPII ProgramDirector Jill Gordon about ways we can teach ourkids to not just give, but do so graciously. Followingis a portion of that blog.

It is the time of year when many of us plan big familymeals, decorate our homes and start holidayshopping. At the same time, we have all heard thephrase “it’s better to give than to receive.” So amidstthe holiday hustle and bustle, how do we teach ourchildren to go beyond consumerism to focus ongratitude and the needs of others?

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YPII INFO

About YPII

Youth PhilanthropyResearch

YPII Training

RESOURCES

YPII Resources

Youth asPhilanthropists

Phil's 3T Quiz

YouthGiving.org

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Open the box and you'll find a graphic novel, alongwith activity cards, games, and conversation startersfor each month of the year. With monthly themessuch as "love," "grow," "mentor," "share," and "give,"kids will not only learn about the importance ofgiving of time, talent, and treasure, but be inspiredinto action! Learn more about Phil and his familyand order your copy of Phil's Gift Box today for only$20!

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Using Data as a Grantmaker Youthgiving.org recently launchedtwo new resources designed to helpgrantmakers understand how to usedata in their process.

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Next Gen Engagement Stratgies The National Center for FamilyPhilanthropy released a new resourcefor next gen engagement, featuring theefforts of The Moniker Foundation.

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2017 WEBINAR SERIES- IT'S A WRAP! Youth Philanthropy Connect (YPC) and Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana(YPII) partnered together this year to host a FREE 4-part webinar seriesdesigned to support next-gen leadership and giving opportunities.

Recordings of all four webinars are now available! Not Your Mother's Meeting Discovering & Engaging Diverse Philanthropic Youth Overcoming Obstacles: Successful Media Strategies to Share Impact Celebrating Top Resources for Youth Philanthropy

Watch for information about the upcoming 2018 Webinar series!

Youth Philanthropy News

Youth Philanthropy Board Creates Literacy Program Y-GIVE, comprised of students from four Indiana high schools, uses funds from localcommunity foundation to create literacy kits for low-income preschoolers.

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Indiana Girl Wins Outstanding Youth Achievement Award Mekinley Elrod was selected by the Association of Fundraising Professionals-Indiana Chapter for her ongoing support of a local children's hospital.

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Bank of America Student Leaders Program Accepting Applications 225 high school juniors/seniors will be awarded a paid internship at a local nonprofit,as well as a trip to the national leadership summit in Washington, DC. Learn More >

Great Kindness Challenge 2018 Planning is underway for the Great Kindness Challenge week January 22-26 wherestudents are empowered to create a culture of kindness.

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Pledge to BE FEARLESS BE KIND For each pledge between now and December 20, Hasbro will donate a toy to a childin need through Toys for Tots this holiday season.

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Future of Good Grants Open for Young Humanitarians Nominate someone 6-17 years of age and they could receive a $1,000 grant to helpfurther their cause from US Cellular.

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