One of the fundamental purposes for education is to prepare youth for responsible citizenship. This includes caring for others and the common good, understanding how government and voting work, following current events, listening to diverse points of view and having civil conversations, and advocating for a cause. This toolkit includes background information and project ideas related to civic participation.
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by Topher Ryan Anderson
In this activity, participants practice and reflect on working together to serve the common good.
Video Clip and Discussion Guide: This whiteboard video defines and shows the power of advocacy and action. Youth learn there are many ways to make a difference; and that they have the strength and power to give time, talent, or treasure for the common good.
In this activity participants are introduced to the history of youth organizations in the 20th Century and begin to understand the history of their own youth organization.
In this activity, the group discusses what makes a strong youth council. The team determines what is important to them and their mission. They brainstorm ways to overcome barriers.
In this activity, participants reflect on their beliefs and feelings about philanthropy. This activity helps participants practice speaking up for issues they are passionate about and dialogue with others on the topic. This activity can help a group come to a consensus through speaking up about their values and interests.
In this activity participants will gain an understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and construct a DEI framework for different aspects of their youth philanthropy group. Document support provided by the Michigan Community Foundation's Youth Project (MCFYP) 2020.
https://www.learningtogive.org/resources/food-and-hunger-toolkitGet to know the needs and issues of your community. These activities and toolkits help youth explore the issues they have identified as areas of need in their community or what they care about.
An important part of philanthropy is grantmaking, which is a gift of money to a nonprofit organization that is doing good things in the community. This guide defines philanthropy, the nonprofit sector, foundations, and grantmaking and then explores the purpose and parts of the grantmaking process.