Susan Landis Youth Philanthropists, Beckley, WV ~

The Young Philanthropists, Buffalo, NY ~

Youth Philanthropy Board, Evanston, IL ~

Youth Philanthropy Board, Grand Island, NE ~

Youth Philanthropy Council, Fairfield County, CT~

Youth Engaged in Philanthropy, Hamilton County, NE ~

Leadership Education Altruism Philanthropy, Kane County, IL ~

Teen Philanthropy Initiative, Naperville, IL ~

Future Philanthropist Program, Oak Park, IL ~

Youth Philanthropy Leadership Program, Wausau, WI ~

Susan Landis Youth Philanthropists, Beckley, WV ~ The Young Philanthropists, Buffalo, NY ~ Youth Philanthropy Board, Evanston, IL ~ Youth Philanthropy Board, Grand Island, NE ~ Youth Philanthropy Council, Fairfield County, CT~ Youth Engaged in Philanthropy, Hamilton County, NE ~ Leadership Education Altruism Philanthropy, Kane County, IL ~ Teen Philanthropy Initiative, Naperville, IL ~ Future Philanthropist Program, Oak Park, IL ~ Youth Philanthropy Leadership Program, Wausau, WI ~

Youth Philanthropy Board 2023, Grand Island, NE

Start a Program

BECOME A
PROGRAM CHAMPION

Future Philanthropist Program 2023, Oak Park, IL

Build Something New

The Program Champion is a senior level fundraiser, community organizer, grant maker, or philanthropist who volunteers to bring this transformative program to their own area community. We are here to help you plan through this process at no cost, so please contact us for assistant.

With support, materials, and training from TPI, the Program Champion will be responsible for:

1.    Securing Angel Funder(s) for Startup Capital - $50,000* over 2 years

2.    Recruiting a Program Coordinator (or serve as Program Coordinator)

3.    Assisting with securing Mentors to teach the curriculum

4.    Participating in TPI training and orientation

The Ideal Program Champion:

•   Has enthusiasm and passion for the mission of TPI.

•   Achievement-oriented with a track record of exceeding goals.

•   Ability to proactively engage funders, community members, and volunteers in TPI’s mission.

•   Strategic and relationship-based approach towards building fundraising relationships.

•   Inclusive, creative, and positive approach to collaboration and team building.

•   A successful track record of fundraising or philanthropy in their community. 

Three Pillars Initiative values a diverse program and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

*Funds needed for implementation can vary depending on many factors including program size, stipends given, and general approach. Contact us to find out more.

 

Interested in starting a new program in your community?
Below are some questions to help get you started.

Don’t worry if you don’t have all the answers, we are here to help!

Our robust approach to the Three Pillars of philanthropy finds the most success when the right pieces, people, and planning come together during the formation of a new TPI affiliate program.

 
 

  • 1) What is the goal of your youth engagement?

    -To engage youth more in the community?
    -To prepare the next generation of philanthropic leaders?
    -To create a pipeline for employment?
    -To listen to youth and better address community issues?
    -A combination of these or something else?

    2) How does a youth philanthropy program fit within the current values and priorities of your organization?

    3) What will you first need to identify?

    -Hosting 501c3 organization
    -Financial backing organization
    -Program coordinator
    -Mentors
    -Participating high schools
    -Location of meetings

    4) What resources and network connections can you or your organization provide to make the program more successful?

  • 1) Who are your potential Program Coordinators to take ownership and run the sessions?

    2) Who could serve as Mentors to form long-lasting connections with youth, and how could you use this role to increase engagement from certain members of your community?

    3) How will you reach out to find a diverse group of Youth Participants who would be interested in applying, and will you provide them with a stipend or college credit?

    4)  Who would be good experts in the work for students to connect with and potentially act as guest speakers?

  • 1) Will you have the initial support required for the program to reach it’s point of self-sustainability, or will you need to start small on a year-by-year basis and incrementally grow it?

    2) What donors do you know who may be more interested in supporting youth philanthropic programming?

    3) How can you engage the community to help support implementing the program?

    4) What strategies do you have for involving the students in opportunities to support the program?

    5) What long term goals do you have for the program?

    6) How would you like to continue to engage youth once they’ve graduated from the program?

 
 

Ready to start engaging youth in philanthropy in your community?

Contact Remy for more information and materials to find the best implementation approach for you!