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Joseph Piearson, Coordinator of Youth Philanthropic Initiatives for the Iowa Council of Foundations, will provide a summary of youth philanthropy. Particpants will learn how the ICoF’s Youth Philanthropy Initiative is working with foundations to grow youth philanthropy in the state and hear step-by-step how high school students can play an important role. This webinar will explore how to involve youth on a variety of levels, giving suggestions and recommendations that will help you develop a model that works for your foundation.
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March 26, 2009
OVERVIEWYouth Philanthropy in Iowa
Examples of models
Outcomes of youth philanthropy
Step by step how to begin engaging youth
ELEMENTS OF YOUTH PHILANTHROPY
High School Students* Youth-Adult Partnerships* Legitimate Grantmaking Authority* Volunteer focus Unites students county-wide Contact with nonprofit organizations in community Curriculum pieces in place for a variety of topics
*Present in all youth philanthropy endeavors in Iowa
Youth Philanthropy is constantly growing and changing in Iowa. If you are aware of programs not on the map, please contact the ICoF, and accept our apologies!
IOWA MODELSCommunity Foundation BasedPrivate FoundationCommunity OrganizationCollaboration
CF BASED
Teens for Tomorrow Community Foundation Staff & Intern High School Students (30-35 students) $5,000 in grantmaking Meets monthly Service Projects Curriculum
PRIVATE FOUNDATION
YACC Dekko Foundation Grants $15,000 Meets monthly Service projects Grantmaking Youth Empowerment
COLLABORATION
Jackson County Maquoketa Area Community Foundation & ISU Extension Relationship with Schools Youth development pieces by Extension Philanthropy expertise provided by Maquoketa Area CF $1,000 from CF for granting
OUTCOMES: WHERE ARE WE GOING?Youth DevelopmentAdult StaffCommunity LeadersInstitutions
Zeldin, S., Petrokubi, J., Camino, L. (2008, October). Youth-Adult Partnerships in Public Action: Principles, Organizational Culture and Outcomes. Washington, D.C.:The Forum for Youth Investment.
OUTCOMES: WHERE ARE WE GOING?
Youth Development Safety & Belonging Efficacy & Empowerment Sociopolitical Awareness & Civic Competence Community Connections
OUTCOMES: WHERE ARE WE GOING?
Adult Leaders Confidence & Competence Networking Generativity
OUTCOMES: WHERE ARE WE GOING?
Community Leaders Reflect on Negative Stereotypes Advocates for Youth Participation New Generation of Leaders
OUTCOMES: WHERE ARE WE GOING?
Institutions Institutionalized Expectation of Youth Participation Civic Agendas Reflect Youth Voice New Community Coalitions Emerge Bridge nonprofit generation gap
PAYING IT FORWARDSteps for organizing a successful youth philanthropy initiative.
3 PHASESPart 1: Prepare the Way
Part 2: Engage Youth
Part 3: Grow Into Roles
PROCESS•Part 1: Prepare the Way
•Step 1: Engage Governing Body•Step 2: Determine SPECIFIC Role of Youth•Step 3: Determine Logistic of Engagement
•Part 2: Engage Youth•Step 1: Open Dialogue with Existing Youth-Structured Institutions•Step 2: Application Process•Step 3: Prepare Adults•Step 4: Orientation for Students
•Part 3: Grow Into Roles•Step 1: Keep Moving•Step 2: Evaluation•Step 3: Pass It On•Step 4: Make Changes
PHASE 1: PREPARE THE WAY
Step 1:Engage Governing Body 100% support of adult leaders support philosophy Sets environment as supportive & empowering Motives Consider time commitment Determine capacity of involvement
PHASE 1: PREPARE THE WAY
Step 2: Determine SPECIFIC Role of Youth Voting power How will engagement benefit the youth & organization? What aspects of engagement will be completely based on
youth decisions? Attendance requirements/time commitment Address all issues or only youth-related in grantmaking?
PHASE 1: PREPARE THE WAY
Step 3: Determine Logistics of Engagement Timeline Funding Educational components Evaluation pieces Who else should be involved?
PHASE 2: ENGAGE YOUTH
Step 1:Open Dialogue with Existing Youth-Structured Institutions Schools, churches, home school networks, etc Support system Promotion Flexibility
PHASE 2: ENGAGE YOUTH
Step 2: Application Process Competitive As prestigious as you make it Challenge students & yourselves Wide promotion
PHASE 2: ENGAGE YOUTH
Step 3: Prepare Adults Discuss how to work with youth New dynamic Prepare liaisons/mentors for youth
PHASE 2: ENGAGE STUDENTS
Step 4: Orientation for Students Ease into new concepts with students Combine professional with fun Provide material references
PHASE 3: GROW INTO ROLES
Step 1: Keep Moving ‘Ongoing Practice’ Mindset You are not ‘there’ yet Sustain Relationships
PHASE 3: GROW INTO ROLES
Step 2: Evaluation Assess as you go Flexibility Year-end evaluation
PHASE 3: GROW INTO ROLES
Step 3:Pass it on Let community know youth are succeeding! Good for youth, good for you Network with similar programs Youth Philanthropy Initiative of the Iowa Council of
Foundations
PHASE 3: GROW INTO ROLES
Step 4: Make Changes Stay flexible Listen to youth opinion Don’t be afraid to challenge and risk
CREATION OF THE YOUTH PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE OF STORY COUNTY
YOUTH PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVEOF THE IOWA COUNCIL OF [email protected]
IowaYouthPhilanthropy.org
(515) 537-6956
