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

Tweet us: #youthphil @anniehernandez @gobbledyquack @Riyyah_Says @EPIPnaAonal

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


Polling


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


To maximize the poten0al of children and youth.


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…


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


Literature Scan Grants Review Convening


Khayriyyah’s story Tweet us: #youthphil @anniehernandez @gobbledyquack @Riyyah_Says @EPIPnaAonal

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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.


•  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!


Polling


Two BIG Youth Philanthropy Needs

1.  Improve access to existing resources.

2. Increase awareness of others doing similar work.


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


Question & Answers


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