Youth in Philanthropy

The Youth Philanthropy Initiative of Indiana (“YPII”) is a special project of the Indiana Grantmakers Alliance Foundation, a Type I Supporting Organization of Indiana Grantmakers Alliance. Staffed and operated by Indiana Grantmakers Alliance, the YPII mission is to grow lifelong philanthropists who give their time, talent, and treasure for the common good.

YPII formed in 2001 as a collaborative Partner Network of nonprofits and foundations committed to engaging youth as active participants in philanthropy. YPII’s Partner Network consists of 40+ organizations representing a variety of youth-serving, faith-based, and philanthropic institutions throughout Indiana. These organizations share a belief that through active engagement, youth will develop habits of giving and serving, grow to be dynamic young leaders, and become fully engaged as citizens within their communities.

YPII works to advance youth philanthropy in Indiana by:

• Promoting partnerships and collaboration through outreach
• Promoting youth philanthropy through the YP Ambassador Program
• Supporting youth-serving organizations through training, education and resources
• Supporting grantmaking entititees involved in youth philanthropy
• Sustaining youth philanthropic efforts in ways that meet local community needs                                                    

Interested in finding out more about the YP Ambassador Program, YP resources and trainings that are available visit www.ypin.org or contact Eileen Ryan, Program Director at eryan@indianagrantmakers.org