While no two persons are the same, this can unite us rather than divide us. As citizens of a fair and just society, we have the ability to take big and small actions to help us create a more equitable world. This toolkit links to background information, activities and resources, and project ideas related to equity and advocacy.
Introduction
Service-learning connects curriculum expectations to projects in the “community." Students gain a sense of purpose and internal motivation to participate because what they are doing makes a difference. Service-learning begins with capturings students' hearts,...
Students have the opportunity to create a brief video as an application to award someone they admire $1,000 as a needed boost. This lesson guides discussion of why and how to take action for the good of someone in the community. A lesson in mini-grantmaking with a powerful impact on students and community.
- Read more about Gi-VING, Belie-VING, Lo-VING, Thri-VING
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To reflect on what students learned from this philanthropy class and to gather their feedback on the class experience.
- Read more about Reflection Jeopardy and Wrap-Up
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To have students find a problem that needs to be solved or a cause in which they have interest and develop a creative presentation to the class.
- Read more about My Philanthropy Project
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To bring members of the local and school community together to showcase what the students learned while taking the class.
- Read more about Creating a Special Event
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To introduce students to fundraising and to guide them as they raise funds that will be used by the class for grantmaking to selected organizations
- Read more about The Fundraising Process
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To bring awareness to the importance of partnerships between nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies and how they can work together.
- Read more about Public-Private Partnerships
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To help students understand topics related to grantmaking and philanthropy through the experiences and perspectives of members of local philanthropic organizations.
- Read more about Guest Speakers
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To introduce students to the financial side of operating a nonprofit organization and to the financial reporting they are required to do for the IRS.
- Read more about Understanding Nonprofit Financials
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