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 FOUNDATIONSYouthPhil@IowaCouncilofFoundations.org

IowaYouthPhilanthropy.org

(515) 537-6956