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.
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To learn about the different philosophies of three renowned philanthropists.
Image source: John D. Rockefeller in 1885. From Wikimedia Commons. Original source: Rockefeller Archive Center.
To develop a basic understanding about the role of philanthropy in the history of the United States
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To introduce students to the concept of philanthropy
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Play a fast-paced game to practice saying names. Discuss the importance of using names.
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This lesson helps students become more aware of their own values and sense of self by describing themselves and their choices.
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Youth Activity: Students brainstorm time, talent, and treasure examples that they have to offer/give. The activity will ask each person to think of some ways he/she can generate money.
“You should never think that just because you’re a kid you can’t do something.”
~ Max Penning, 12 years old, 1999 Prudential Spirit of Community Award Honoree, sold 2000 pizzas
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Youth Activity; Students read about the philanthropy of Madam C.J. Walker, David Robinson, and Jason Crowe, and they begin to tell their own story.
"I do what I do for a simple reason, really; I like to help people." - middle school student
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Youth Activity: Youth explore the meaning of "common good," which is part of the definition of philanthropy.
"A community is only as good as its most unhealthy part." - anonymous
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