Certified Youth Philanthropy Facilitator
A Certified Youth Philanthropy Facilitator has completed Magnified Giving’s facilitator training and is prepared to lead students through a real grantmaking experience. Working alongside their students, they guide young people to research local nonprofits, evaluate community needs, and decide together how to award a real grant.
What Certified Facilitators Are Trained to Do
Certified facilitators are prepared to:
Lead students through the grantmaking process, from identifying community issues to presenting a final award.
Guide nonprofit research and evaluation, including site visits, interviews with nonprofit leaders, and comparing organizations on impact and need.
Build consensus among young people so the group makes its decision together and every voice is heard.
Connect giving to service and civic learning, helping students see themselves as part of their community’s solutions.
Steward a real grant responsibly, following Magnified Giving’s guidelines for awarding and reporting.