Americans know how to give, both in time and money. Yet there is growing concern
that philanthropic behavior is a lesson that younger Americans have failed to master.
When charitable donations were studied according to age groups, 18-to-35-year-olds were by
far the least giving, both in the percentage that gave and the median amount they contributed.
Many nonprofit websites invite young people to learn about philanthropy, become involved in
philanthropy, or make a charitable donation. New forms of giving have sprung up in the online
environment, like the "Donate Now" button, which links visitors to a web page where they can use a credit
card to donate money online. Over the past five years, these buttons have become common, although it is
not known how effective they are for young people, many of whom do not have credit cards.
Also available online: "tool kits" for grassroots fundraising, and -- at the high-dollar end of
philanthropy -- youth as decision-makers in community foundations.
YouthNOISE, Youth for Life, and The Center for Youth as
Resources are three notable websites that offer young people a chance to learn more about
philanthropy. Please take
a moment to explore our featured websites for this section:
In addition, here are some additional websites that teach young people how to engage in philanthropy and/or how to raise funds:
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