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Trust-Based Philanthropic Modeling of TPI

“The TPI model offers a tangible framework around which Trust-Based Philanthropy redistributes power to youth.

Here’s how it works within the key elements of the Trust-Based Philanthropy approach.

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Rick King Rick King

Youth-Centered Recovery

…Youth must be at the forefront of community recovery and flourishment… Through research paired with our own experiences over the past decade, the five most salient reasons for youth philanthropic engagement in community recovery are…

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Rick King Rick King

Lilly School to Evaluate Youth Philanthropy

The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy has developed an original survey research instrument that will provide data on the effectiveness of youth philanthropy education programs which use curriculum developed by the Three Pillars Initiative (TPI).

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Rick King Rick King

The Status of Youth Grant Making Programs: We Need Them Now More Than Ever

Youth-led grant making programs have existed for several decades. The scope and scale of such programs vary depending on the resources available, both human and financial, including the amount of funds available for grants. But where these programs exist, they are quite well-received by the community and they demonstrate how teens can be engaged in community philanthropy. 

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