Understanding the State of Knowledge of Youth Engagement Financing and Sustainability
To be successful, policy and program leaders need good information on developing effective youth engagement approaches and greater understanding of what works, for whom, and at what cost. They also need access to strategies to finance and sustain these efforts.
Published: 2008
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Issue Brief: Aftershcool Programs: Helping Kids Succeed in Rural America
Investing in afterschool programs helps children of rural communities break out of the cycle of poverty and creates opportunities for at-risk youth. In areas where prospects and resources are limited, afterschool programs are often the only source of supplemental enrichment in literacy, nutrition education, technology, and preparation for college entrance exams. Afterschool programs offer an effective and affordable way of overcoming obstacles confronting rural communities and helping children realize their full potential.
Published: September, 2007
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Corporate Links
This is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of corporate philanthropy. Know that you can partner with your local businesses and philanthropists. Below are resources that could help develop a plan for these types of partnerships. CAN is not endorcing any one of these sources.
State Farm - The board is comprised of 30 youth from around the United States and Canada who serve as equal members on the board. The board is given responsibility over the resources of $5 million dollars to grant signature service-learning projects that seek to solve important community issues. State Farm will begin accepting applications for the 2009-2010 board in February of 2009.
The Two Percent Club - The member companies of the 2% Club consist of a wide range of industry representation and include every size of business, from sole proprietors to the largest employers. They have supported hundreds of Denver nonprofits with donations, employee volunteers, in-kind support and pro bono services. These leaders encourage and demonstrate business involvement in the community through their support of philanthropic efforts within their own companies, through their own personal commitment and through their leadership and encouragement of others.
CALS - listing of many national charitable giving corportations.
www.fundsnetservices.com/comm01.htm - list of potential corporate funding opportunities
AirTRAN Airways - gives to community organizations, primary focus area kids sports and leadership.
American Furniture Warehouse - Under the direction of president and CEO Jake Jabs, American Furniture Warehouse has been actively involved with the Colorado community for more than 30 years. For us, giving back is a top priority. As such, American Furniture contributes more than $2 million as well as time and in-kind donations to hundreds of worthwhile organizations each year, including The Muscular Dystrophy Association, Easter Seals Colorado, March of Dimes, Make-A-Wish Foundation and Project C.U.R.E., among many others.
The Toyota USA Foundation is committed to improving the quality of K-12 education throughout the country by supporting innovative programs that improve the teaching and learning of mathematics and science. The Foundation places priority on systemic math and science programs that are broad in scope and incorporate interdisciplinary curricula, "real-world" classroom applications, and high student expectations; creative and innovative programs which develop the potential of students and/or teachers; and cost-effective programs that possess a high potential for success and relatively low duplication of effort. Grants are made to colleges and universities, vocational and trade schools, and nonprofit organizations engaged in pre-collegiate math and/or science education. K-12 public and private schools are not eligible to apply. Requests may be submitted at any time. Online application guidelines are available on the Foundation's website.