1. Engaging youth in philanthropy (Karin E. Tice)
This chapter is an introductory overview of youth and philanthropy through the activities of several sectors of civil society, including outcomes and implications for youth, society, and the nonprofit sector.

2. Understanding how organizations affect the civic engagement of adolescent participants (Mary K. Kirlin)
Promising developments from a YMCA program on civic engagement demonstrate how the instruction of philanthropic values and behaviors can transcend traditional qualifiers of income and education.

3. A developmental study of the Bonner Foundation's scholarship recipients: Impact of a four-year, cocurricular service-learning model (Cheryl Keen, James P. Keen)
Low-income college students who receive a scholarship that requires service demonstrate increased philanthropic activities over time.

4. Youth and philanthropy: Legal issues, practical consequences (Paula Allen)
Having young people involved with fundraising and in the overall leadership of nonprofit organizations, especially as board members, creates legal challenges and civic opportunities.

5. Claiming youth: A new paradigm in youth policy (John A. Calhoun)
Teaching the importance of giving and serving to children and youth is vital to the overall healthy development of young people.

6. Involving youth: The last divide (Kathryn Kendall)
Involving and expanding philanthropic opportunities for young people will promote healthy youth development while also enhancing social and cultural renewal.

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