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Igniting the Next Generation of Changemakers
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We’ve scoured the web and our networks for resources to inspire and jumpstart a new wave of changemakers. Categories include organizations, publications, websites and other engaging tools designed to further your impact and effectiveness. If you don’t see what you need or you have an idea for something to add, !

Featured Organizations

  • The Case Foundation invests in people and ideas that can change the world.
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  • Causecast provides the social technology platform and services required to connect nonprofits and businesses.
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  • EPIP develops extraordinary new leaders who are working to enhance organized philanthropy and its impact on communities.
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  • We know that our generation will define the future we share as a nation. These are difficult times. But this is also our time.
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  • Microsoft YouthSpark is a company wide initiative designed to create opportunities for hundreds of millions of youth around the world.
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  • Do Something harnesses the power and energy of teens to act on causes that matter to them.
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  • YSA engages and educates youth to change the world.
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  • Idealist connects people, organizations, and resources to help build a world where all people can live free and dignified lives.
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  • Advocates for Youth envisions a society that views sexuality as normal and healthy and treats young people as a valuable resource.
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  • Where fist-pumping and lending a helping hand collide.
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  • Mobilize.org believes that together, Millennials can create long-term, sustainable and community based solutions.
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Publications

  • In 2007, the Case Foundation launched its first public grants program, the Make It Your Own Awards (MIYO).
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  • Pew Internet says: Millennials will benefit and suffer due to their hyperconnected lives
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  • The values, attitudes, and experiences of America's next generation: The Millennials.
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  • Specific recommendations for getting people from all walks of life to discuss what matters most to them.
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  • Millennials represent the future of many aspects of society - culture, the economy, politics...and business.
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  • Provides managers of all ages with specific recommendations and tools for engaging this burgeoning demographic-some 78 million strong.
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  • Millennials have a more progressive identity than did previous generations at their age and are likely to move the country leftward on issues.
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  • How are Millennials transforming elements of American culture?
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  • If thousands of teens spoke up on the issues they cared most about, would you listen? We would, and we will!
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  • Explore how technology and a new generation of Millennial voters helped change the course of history.
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  • Published by Achieve, the 2012 Millennial Impact Report focuses on millennials and their preferences to connect, get involved, and give.
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Websites

  • How networked nonprofits are using social media to power change
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  • Thoughts, quotes, images, videos and inspirational awesomeness from people that are changing the world.
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  • Creating a world where all nonprofit organizations use technology skillfully and confidently to meet community needs and fulfill their missions
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  • A global philanthropy blog with regular bloggers from all around the world.
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  • He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas spread, marketing, quitting, leadership and most of all, changing everything.
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  • How young people can affect social change wherever they are, regardless of position in the nonprofit sector.
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  • A blog from Achieve with useful resources for taking on fundraising - and making it work.
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  • A platform to present the research of Generation Y to key thinkers, policy makers and leaders.
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  • Bringing important issues about Generation Y and the nonprofit sector to the forefront.
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  • Blog posts on subjects including the use of social media in advocacy, the obstacles facing those who need better access to care, and current events!
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  • Empowering a new generation of leaders.
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More Good Stuff

  • The Startup America Partnership is based on a simple premise: young companies that grow create jobs.
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  • SparkAction is an online journalism and advocacy center by and for the child and youth field.
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  • Building momentum for social change globally means empowering citizen activists locally.
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  • MTV Act is where fist-pumping and lending a helping hand collide.
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  • Ideas Worth Spreading
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  • We envision a world where all people - even in the most remote areas of the globe - hold the power to create opportunity for themselves and others.
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  • Inspiring people to care about the planet since 1888
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  • LIFT’s mission is to combat poverty and expand opportunity for all people in the United States.
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  • First Book provides access to new books for children in need.
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  • Care2 is a trusted social action network that empowers millions of people to lead a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
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  • VolunteerMatch strengthens communities by making it easier for good people and good causes to connect.
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