Grades:
11
12
To learn about challenges that nonprofits face when fundraising for their organization and spending money on programs.
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Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To have students present checks and explain their assessment criteria for making a $500 donation to the organization of their choice.
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Grades:
11
12
To learn how to conduct research and dedicate time to learning about nonprofit organizations, philanthropists, assessment of nonprofit effectiveness, social causes and issues, and related topics. Research time is scheduled periodically.
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Unit: Food for Thought: Hunger around the World
Grades:
9
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11
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Learners analyze the role of the four sectors of society in solving problems of hunger in the community.
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Unit: Roots of Philanthropy (Teen)
Grades:
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Youth Activity: This interactive activity helps young people understand philanthropy and the language used when describing philanthropic actions. The facilitator sets the tone for a “fun” experience with words.
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Unit: Grow Involved 9-12
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Grades:
9
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11
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Young people discuss the need for and examples of nonviolent conflict resolution. They promote the idea of taking action for change by organizing a rally for nonviolence.
Unit: From Passion to Career: Leadership Paths
Grades:
9
10
11
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Students learn about the power of collaboration, especially in the world of philanthropy. They will discuss: Why would someone want to work with others? What skills and attributes does it require to be a servant leader?
Unit: Animals in Sports and Entertainment
Grades:
6
7
8
Learners identify ways to use advocacy to promote change.
Unit: Giving to Others (Tzedakah) (Private-Religious)
Grades:
9
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11
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The purpose of this lesson is to teach learners how to give charity, to whom one should give charity, and to what extent/amount of charity is to be given. The lesson follows the examples and teachings of Maimonides (the Rambam) as well as interpretations and extensions of ancient Biblical laws...
Unit: Project on Poverty and Homelessness at Sea Crest School
Grades:
6
7
8
Students explore how charity and philanthropy address hunger and poverty.