In a period of just a few years, the field of Jewish youth philanthropy has blossomed – and today, there are over 60 local Jewish youth philanthropy programs operating throughout the United States and Canada. "Getting Started" offers resources and sample documents for teachers, community professionals, and teen advisors interested in creating and establishing their own Jewish youth philanthropy programs.
Many thanks to all the programs and facilitators who contributed materials and expertise to this database. If you are a program representative or teen adviser and would like to share materials, please contact JTFN.
Chapter 1: Jewish Youth Philanthropy Program
Learn the basic components of starting a Jewish youth philanthropy program and determine which model is best suited for your community.
Chapter 2: Structuring Your Jewish Youth Philanthropy Program
Explore the variety of structures for Jewish youth philanthropy programs.
Chapter 3: Recruitment
Learn how to reach out to teens, their parents, and your broader community.
Chapter 4: Staffing and Leadership
Learn how to structure and staff your program.
Chapter 5: Educational & Programmatic Materials
Explore educational and programmatic materials.
Chapter 6: Grant Making
Discover how the grant making process should run from start to finish.
Chapter 7: Fund Development
Learn how to raise money for your grant making pool.
Chapter 8: Community Service
Make community service a vital component of your Jewish youth philanthropy program.
Chapter 9: Promotion and Recognition
Discover ways to promote your Jewish youth philanthropy program’s accomplishments and recognize your members.
Chapter 10: Evaluation
Learn why evaluation is so important to the success of your Jewish youth philanthropy program.