Our Mission…
…to grow lifelong philanthropists who give their time, talent, and treasure for the common good.
Vision…
… that all young people are aware, educated, and actively involved in philanthropy within their local communities.
Guiding Principles…
* This initiative encourages youth and adult partnerships where youth are equal players.
* A diverse inter-sector public, private, and nonprofit collaboration and partnership provide leadership for the initiative.
* This initiative is research-based, grounded in healthy youth development, and builds on local efforts.
* Evaluation, learning, and sharing information are an important part of our work.
* This initiative builds the capacity of local communities through networking, education, training, and development of operational funds.
* Youth and adult partnerships are the basis of decision-making and establishing or enhancing funding in local communities.
* We are committed to sustainable statewide efforts over the long term that promote and raise awareness of youth philanthropy.
* We encourage local youth philanthropy programs to incorporate common threads of youth philanthropy: community service, grantmaking and fund development, civic engagement, leadership development, and character education.