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Youth Philanthropy connect Mini-Grant Opportunity Announced
March 29th, 2013
Youth Philanthropy Connect's Annual Conference will include a Giving Circle, in which we will invite nonprofit organizations to submit applications that our youth attendees can evaluate and then grant funds to as a team. We are currently accepting grant applications of up to $1,000 to support nonprofit organizations' work in engaging alumni, interns and advisors ages 8-21 in formal youth engagement programs, such as youth boards.
Youth Philanthropy Connect Conference Early-bird Deadline April 15
March 25th, 2013
Youth Philanthropy Connect's 3rd Annual Conference "Unleashing the Potential of Youth Philanthropy" is shaping up to be the best yet! If you have a youth board for those ages 8-21 or are interested in learning more about one, this is the conference for you! Make sure you register by April 15 to take advantage of the early-bird rates.
Valuing Starting Young- Fox Foundation & Next Gen Donors Research
March 11th, 2013
Founder of the Frieda C. Fox Foundation, Alan C. Fox, and his 27 year old daughter, Ingrid Fox, shared their philanthropy experiences to highlight some of the findings from the newly released Next Gen Donors research from 21/64.
Fox Junior Board Site Visit Day
March 1st, 2013
Members of the Frieda C. Fox Junior Board spent Saturday, Feb. 23 doing group site visits in Los Angeles.
Nonprofit Day Speaker Announced for Youth Philanthropy Connect
January 15th, 2013
Youth Philanthropy Connect is excited to announce its 2013 Nonprofit Day keynote speaker Rosetta Thurman (rosettathurman.com). Rosetta will join youth philanthropists and nonprofit youth board members on Friday, June 21 to develop a personal mission statement for changing the world.
January 31 Deadline: Call for Sessions for Youth Philanthropy Connect's Annual Conference
January 3rd, 2013
Youth Philanthropy Connect’s (YPC) 2013 Annual Conference will be held on June 20-22 at the Grand Californian Hotel at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. YPC is seeking applications for engaging sessions from the philanthropic field pertinent to ages 8-21.
Sponsorship Opportunities Announced for Youth Philanthropy Connect's Annual Conference
January 3rd, 2013
Sponsorship opportunities have been announced for the 3rd Annual Youth Philanthropy connect Conference. The 2013 Annual Conference will be held June 20-22 at the Grand Californian Hotel at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Youth Philanthropy Connect's conference is the premier place to connect with family and independent foundations and nonprofit service providers that engage youth in their organizational operations and activities.
Registration Open for 3rd Youth Philanthropy Connect Conference
December 17th, 2012
Registration is now open for the third annual Youth Philanthropy Connect Conference. The 2013 Annual Conference will be held June 20-22 at the Grand Californian Hotel at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Full conference registration is now available at the Early Bird rate for $400 per person through April 15, 2013. Youth Philanthropy Connect (YPC) brings together youth ages 8-21 that are involved in philanthropic programs through a foundation, school or community and provides educational programs and peer networks that advance their involvement in philanthropy.
Frieda C. Fox Foundation Announces Youth Philanthropy Director, Annie Hernandez
December 3rd, 2012
The Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation is pleased to announce that they have named Annie Hernandez as their inaugural Program Director for Youth Philanthropy. Hernandez will lead their Youth Philanthropy Connect (YPC- www.youthphilanthropyconnect.org) effort as well as next generation programs for The Foundation.
Frieda C. Fox Junior Board Awards Education Grants
September 17th, 2012
The Junior Board members, ages 8-19, are grantmakers in their own right.
Environmental Education Funders Consortium (EEFC) hosts major event at Microsoft
June 12th, 2012
School district superintendents, board members, academics, funders and nonprofit education service providers share resources and learn about the Bay Area's "Science By Nature" collaborative.
City Hearts Exceeds Expectations with FCF's Challenge Grant
June 2nd, 2012
Glee's Max Adler, a champion for City Hearts, accepts a $5000 grant award from Frieda C. Fox Foundation's Junior Board representatives at the 3rd Annual Shakespeare Challenge & 27th Anniversary Recital
FCF Helps ASF Develop National Conference Sessions
May 17th, 2012
A new session on "Small Assets, Big Impact" will take place on board MSI's teaching boat
Frieda C. Fox Foundation an Honoree at Children's Nature Institute Gala
May 16th, 2012
Event spotlights CNI's Digging Deeper collaboration and the Education by Nature model.
"Education by Nature" Profiled by Capacity Collaborative
May 10th, 2012
Funder and NonProfit Collaborative seeks more partners in Los Angeles in Hawaii
Citizen Schools: Success in the Bay Area and Across the Country
May 1st, 2012
Executive Director to be panelist at Association of Small Foundations conference in San Francisco
How do you Measure the Value of a Field Trip?
February 24th, 2012
NPR asks the question, and FCF grant recipients have the answers!
Two Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation Grant Recipients Profiled on NPR
February 17th, 2012
Digging Deeper and Science by Nature are delivering collaborative environmental education to under-served classrooms in Los Angeles and Santa Clara counties.
Youth Philanthropy Connect Announces 2nd Annual Youth on Board Conference
January 2nd, 2012
Summer conference connects youth boards, teen philanthropists, family foundations, and families engaging children in their philanthropy!
Fox's Junior Board Member, Jamie Semel, Recognized as Children's Hero
December 3rd, 2011
No Limits for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and L.A. City Council Member Bill Rosendahl recognize Fox Junior Board Member, Jamie Semel, for dedication to nonprofit children's services.
Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation Junior Board Grants $2,000 to No Limits
October 5th, 2011
Kylie Semel, Junior Board member of the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation, delivers grant check to No Limits headquarters
Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation Junior Board Grants $4,000 to Trevor Project
September 29th, 2011
Jamie Semel, Junior Board member of the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation, presented a $4,000 grant check to The Trevor Project
Fast Friends... Linking Youth from Foundation Junior Boards
May 10th, 2011
The Frieda C. Fox Junior Board, and their counterparts at the Lumpkin Family Foundation are featured in a cover story in NCFP's Family Giving News.
Science by Nature Consortium Featured in Microsoft's Catalyst Magazine
Microsoft is a new supporter of the Science By Nature Consortium in the Bay Area. Their "Catalyst" magazine highlights the project, developed by Environmental Volunteers, and venture funded by the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation.
Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation wins award for Outstanding Communications for Community Outreach Campaign
April 1st, 2010
The Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation named a Bronze Award Winner for excellence in communications by the 2010 Wilmer Shields Rich Awards Program.
From the Desk of The Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation's Junior Board
June 1st, 2009
Association of Small Foundations, Summer 2009 Newsletter.
How the foundation engages youth in the foundation's work, so they may become effective and engaged grantmakers and volunteers in their community. This article is written by the Ingrid Fox, Junior Board Advisor and four Junior Board members ranging from age 8 -16.
How the foundation engages youth in the foundation's work, so they may become effective and engaged grantmakers and volunteers in their community. This article is written by the Ingrid Fox, Junior Board Advisor and four Junior Board members ranging from age 8 -16.
Communicating for Impact: Strategies for Grantmakers
June 1st, 2009
Source: GrantCraft guide, underwritten by the Ford Foundation
A guide for grantmakers that explains various ways to use communications to advance programmatic goals. Full publication available through Grantcraft; Short segment entitled "What They Did/How They Did It, Helping a Grantee's Capital Campaign with a Video Blast" describes technical assistance provided to Fox grant recipient, Jeremiahs Promise, in Sunnyvale CA.
A guide for grantmakers that explains various ways to use communications to advance programmatic goals. Full publication available through Grantcraft; Short segment entitled "What They Did/How They Did It, Helping a Grantee's Capital Campaign with a Video Blast" describes technical assistance provided to Fox grant recipient, Jeremiahs Promise, in Sunnyvale CA.
Encouraging Young Philanthropists, Part II
February 1st, 2008
Source: National Center for Family Philanthropy - Giving News
How does a family prepare the next generation for possible roles as board members, fund advisors, or philanthropic donors in their own right?
How does a family prepare the next generation for possible roles as board members, fund advisors, or philanthropic donors in their own right?
Beyond Grantmaking
August 1st, 2007
Source: National Center for Family Philanthropy - Giving News
Fox Foundation virtual site visits are a great way to promote grantees.
Fox Foundation virtual site visits are a great way to promote grantees.
Privacy and Publicity: First Steps in Creating a Communications Strategy
July 1st, 2007
Source: National Center for Family Philanthropy - Giving News
The Fox Foundation makes promoting its grantees a priority.
The Fox Foundation makes promoting its grantees a priority.
Family Foundations: Families Separated by Generations, Geography, Keep Foundations Open.
June 1st, 2007
Source: The NonProfit Times
Front page story features Fox Foundation Junior Board and use of web technology to bridge geographic dispersion of family members.
Front page story features Fox Foundation Junior Board and use of web technology to bridge geographic dispersion of family members.
Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation wins award for Outstanding Communications through Website
March 1st, 2007
Council on Foundations - Wilmer Shields Rich Awards 2007
Profiles in Philanthropy: The Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation
December 1st, 2006
Source: National Center for Family Philanthropy, Profiles in Family Philanthropy
Taking a New Path - A small foundation finds itself an unlikely media services provider to grantees, by Dana Marcus, J.D.
September 1st, 2006
Source: Association of Small Foundations Fall Newsletter
Healthy Nonprofit Leaders, Healthy Nonprofits
December 1st, 2005
Source: Association of Small Foundations Winter Newsletter
Filmmakers Helping Non-profits
March 3rd, 2005
Source: United Press International (UPI)
A Los Angeles-based production company and the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation have launched a program that will produce documentaries for non-profit organizations at no cost while giving aspiring filmmakers hands-on experience in their field.
A Los Angeles-based production company and the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation have launched a program that will produce documentaries for non-profit organizations at no cost while giving aspiring filmmakers hands-on experience in their field.
Grantee News
FCF Grant Recipient, CCPY, featured by San Jose Mercury News
February 1st, 2013
"Rebellious teens in East San Jose apologize to parents, promise to seek respect and stay in school," at California Community Partners for Youth.
Grant Recipients translate their work into Spanish!
September 29th, 2012
A number of FCF Grant recipients are connecting with even larger audiences by producing their core programs in Spanish as well as in English.
Foundation Announces Challenge Grants to 8 Educational Nonprofits
Grant recipients provide educational services to children in the areas of literacy, college access, academic and social development, and more, in Santa Clara and Los Angeles counties.
Youth Take Charge at the 2nd Annual Youth on Board Conference
July 15th, 2012
Youth Philanthropy Connect 's event was a success, and was recently profiled by Family Giving News.
FCF Grantee "Bright Prospect" Announces Giving Challenge
June 13th, 2012
Your contribution goes further during this 50% matching grant drive!
AHA's Youth in Action Program Profiled by NPR
June 8th, 2012
Students develop advocacy skills and self confidence when they meet with Sacramento politicians.
Dramatic Results Teaches Math and More Through Art
March 30th, 2012
Using basket weaving and origami helps math concepts "stick".
Two New SMASH Academy Campuses for Summer 2012
March 21st, 2012
LPFI Expands its Award Winning Program - And You Can Help Them Go Even Further!
FLY Executive Director Christa Gannon Wins James Irvine Foundation Leadership Award
February 14th, 2012
Award honors breakthrough solutions to California's biggest problems
Bright Prospect Brings Old and New Scholars Together
January 12th, 2012
Multiple generations of this successful college prep and support program gather each year to learn from each others' experience.
Children's Nature Institute Gets Rooted in Los Angeles
November 18th, 2011
Childrens' Nature Institute collaborates with The Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust Gardens and offers a SPARK Middle School Internship.
Downtown College Prep Grad Pays It Forward
November 17th, 2011
"I believe that education is something that is really important in society, and I just decided to help the future generations out."
Inner-City Arts Finds Success at the Imagine Awards Gala & Auction
November 9th, 2011
The Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation is proud to support Inner-City Arts, which raised about 30% of its operating budget at the event.
Bright Prospect Partners with Pomona's Chamber of Commerce
November 2nd, 2011
Bright Prospect is working with Pomona's Chamber of Commerce to help identify internship and mentor opportunities for its scholars.
CCPY Executive Director Pens Op Ed for the San Jose Mercury News
September 25th, 2011
Mentoring San Jose's troubled youth can make a difference for them and the community.
"No Limits" in Chicago
August 19th, 2011
No Limits helps hard of hearing children in Chicago stage a play, expanding their world and confidence.
"Transformation Starts From Within,"
March 16th, 2011
White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation, features blog article by Fresh Lifelines for Youth's Christa Gannon.