Learning to Give, Curriculum Division of The LEAGUE

Community Foundation Donor Development Tool: Instilling Philanthropic Traditions Within the Family

A Workshop Series for Community Foundations, Presented to Donors by Community Foundations

About the Tool

Learning to Give, the acknowledged expert in K-12 philanthropy education, announces the creation of a new Community Foundation Donor Development Tool that explores the concepts of family philanthropy with children of donors. Learning to Give’s philanthropy curriculum and service-learning activities teach young people the importance of contributing their time, talent and treasure for the common good.

Included in the package are all the resources necessary to conduct a Workshop Series for children whose parents and grandparents are Community Foundation donors. This Series assists in building stronger relationships with donors and enhances donor services.

It is a powerful addition to the educational services provided to donors by community foundations.

HOW THE TOOL WORKS

Workshop Hosted

The Community Foundation hosts a workshop series for their donor’s children and/or grandchildren (targeted to youth in grades 2-5, or ages 7-11) and their grandparents or parents who have donor advised funds. 

Youth gain an understanding of:

• Philanthropy as a concept.
• Philanthropy and its relationship to money.
• Philanthropy in the community.

At the end of the workshop series, the participants and the donor practice philanthropy by donating monetarily to or volunteering for a nonprofit organization that is agreed upon by the donor’s family. 

Dialogue

Workshop Series

• Highly interactive and activity based
• Rich with philanthropic substance
• Designed with specific learning goals

During the workshop there is an optional opportunity for parents or grandparents to meet together to discuss the philanthropic education of their children. When the workshop is complete, the Community Foundation can continue this dialogue with their donors and play a vital role in teaching the next generation of philanthropists how to be involved in the community and their family’s philanthropy. 

PACKAGES

The tool comes in two versions: the Facilitator Package and the Participant Package. See table below for a list of resources included in each package.

Community Foundation Facilitator Package

This package is intended for the Community Foundation and the facilitator. It contains all the essential elements for the Community Foundation to implement the workshop series, including handouts, books, and materials that will make the experience a success. 

Pricing

$350.........LTG Retail Price

$297.50...For orders of 10 or more.

Participant Package

This package is intended for the participant and their family.  Contains valuable take-home materials.

Pricing

$55.........LTG Retail Price

$47.50...For orders of 10 or more.

RESOURCES FOR EVERYONE INVOLVED

See Description of Materials Included for sizes, individual costs, descriptions and a list of resources included in each of the two packages offered.

Workshop Facilitator The Facilitation Guide provides background information needed to administer workshops. Parents The Raising Philanthropic Children Guide* and Philanthropy Literature Guide* provide parents with materials and guidance on raising children who give, care, and share.  Youth Participants The Participant Activity Book guides the youth during the Series. Community Foundation Staff The “Helpful Hints” Booklet includes tips for getting the most out of the experience with donors.

Poster*		Make the World a Better Place! Children’s Book*
	This visual tool enhances the learning experience.*		This educational workbook is highly interactive and engaging,  empowering children to understand their role as a philanthropist.* View more information on this interactive workbook.
Bank*		Children’s Books*
	A fun and interactive financial literacy tool that encourages children to spend, save, donate and invest.		A compilation of nine children’s books are included and referenced throughout the Workshop Series. See titles below.

* These items are also sold separately. See below for more information.

Description of Materials Included in Packages

SAVE!

Purchase products in quantities of 10 or more and save 15%.

Item		Description	Included In
			Facilitator Package	Participant Package
	Children’s Books*	The following books will be included and referenced throughout the Workshop Series. Set sold separately for $95 Order 10 or more for $80.75 Alexander Who Used to be Rich A Chair for My Mother Humphrey the Lost Whale: A True Story Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters Sam and the Lucky Money The Gardener The Other Side Uncle Jed’s Barber Shop Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen	X
	Facilitation Guide	This guide is used throughout the workshop series. It provides the facilitator with the background and information needed to successfully administer the workshops. An enhanced CD is included to add to the donor experience. 10”x12”, 200 pp. 3-ring binder Order 10 or more for $80.75	X
	“Helpful Hints” Booklet	This booklet for Community Foundation Donor Service staff provides tips on how to gain the most from the experience. 8”x10”, 4 pp.	X
	Learning to Give Bank*	This financial literacy tool encourages students to spend, save, donate and invest. 12½” x 5¼” x 3¼” Sold separately for $14.99 Order 10 or more for $12.75	X	X
	Make the World a Better Place!*	This educational workbook encourages the teaching of philanthropy at home. This workbook is highly interactive, engaging, and empowers children to understand their role as a philanthropist. 11¼” x 8¾”, 48 pp. Sold separately for $19.95— educators pay only $17.00! Order 10 or more for $16.95	X	X
	Participant Activity Book	This workbook helps youth participants understand the material presented. The workbook is engaging and encourages participant use throughout the series of workshops. 8 ½”x11”, 54 pp.	X	X
	Philanthropy Literature Guide*	This literature guide assists parents in educating their children about philanthropy while reading children’s literature. 8 ½”x11”, 72 pp. Sold separately for $9.99 Order 10 or more for $8.99	X	X
	Raising Philanthropic Children: A Family Resource Guide*	This guide provides parents with material, advice, and guidance on raising children who give, care, and share. Also provides valuable ideas and concepts to use during and after the Workshop Series. 6”x9”, 83 pp. Sold separately for $9.99 Order 10 or more for $8.99	X	X
	Workshop Poster*	This visual tool enhances the learning experience and assists in the teaching. 9”x24” Sold separately for $7.99 Order 10 or more for $6.79	X

ORDERING—FAST & EASY!

Order the Community Foundation Donor Development Tool online.

If you have addition questions, please contact the Learning to Give staff at (231) 767-8600, or e-mail Diane Cottrell at dcottrel@muskegonisd.org.