Youth Philanthropy & Values-Based Grantmaking

SWED Development supports youth philanthropy programs that help young people explore values, understand community needs, learn about nonprofits, review budgets, conduct site visits, and make thoughtful grant decisions.

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These workshops can be designed for teen boards, giving circles, foundations, schools, synagogues, community organizations, or youth leadership programs.

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Possible workshop topics include:

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• Introduction to philanthropy and communal responsibility

• Identifying personal and group values

• Creating a mission statement for a giving circle or grantmaking board

• Understanding nonprofits and nonprofit budgets

• Developing strong questions for site visits

• Practicing consensus-building and grant decision-making

• Reflecting on the responsibility and complexity of giving money away

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Workshops are interactive and youth-centered, helping participants understand philanthropy not only as charity, but as a form of leadership, learning, and community care.