March 1, 2016 | Read Time: 1 minute
The National Center for Family Philanthropy has compiled a set of online lessons called Generations Together designed to help children learn about the culture of giving in their families and prepare them to get involved in philanthropy as they grow older.
According to a recent survey by the center, more than two out of five family foundations expect to add or increase younger-generation board members in the next four years.
“We are consistently confronted by parents with the same question: ‘How do we make sure we’re raising charitable, socially responsible children?’” said Ginny Esposito, the center’s founder, in a statement.
The curriculum has online courses, including webinars, as well as interactive games and articles to help children as young as 6 learn their family history and philanthropic values.
Other courses, for older family members and staff members, include sessions designed to get younger relatives prepared to serve on boards and committees and lessons that outline the basics of the nonprofit sector, corporate giving, impact investing, and civic engagement.
The courses, which were designed with the support of U.S. Trust, the Lumpkin Family Foundation, and the Freida C. Fox Family Foundation, include a series on dealing with family conflict and lessons on involving young girls in philanthropy.
