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We’re pleased to share with you the schedule and resources from the 2016 Youth Philanthropy Connect International Conference. The conference was held July 7-9, 2016 at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® in Anaheim, CA for youth philanthropists (ages 8-21) and the adults who support them. Our youth attendees researched, discussed, and presented grant proposals from local nonprofits. YPC is pleased to announce that full grants of $2,500 each were awarded to GOALS and OCCCO.

Saturday, July 9 • 8:30am - 10:00am
Breakfast with Special Guest, Mickey Mouse, and Planning Your Future One Next Step at a Time

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During this exciting morning plenary, we will have three key topics and goals:

  • Have breakfast and photos with the iconic Mickey Mouse!
  • Learn four ways you can continue your youth philanthropy journey with university philanthropy courses, Resource Generation, YPC, and tactics for your organization.
  • Plan for your future in philanthropy or supporting youth philanthropy.




Moderators
avatar for Annie Hernandez

Annie Hernandez

Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation & Youth Philanthropy Connect
Annie Hernandez, Ph.D. serves as the Executive Director for the Frieda C. fox Family Foundation and has led the development of its special project, Youth Philanthropy Connect, which connects youth ages 8-21 involved in philanthropy through their families or a foundation with their... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Ellen Blanchard

Ellen Blanchard

Resource Generation
Ellen Blanchard has been involved in youth philanthropy for over a decade. She started as a member of a local youth advisory committee for a community foundation in Northern Michigan. She then served on the MCFYP committee and was part of the statewide committee that planned 3 annual... Read More →
avatar for Alexis Elder

Alexis Elder

George Foundation, Greater Houston Community Foundation, & Youth Philanthropy Connect
Alexis Elder, Houston Texas, was exposed to the world of philanthropy initially through Youth in Philanthropy (George Foundation) during her junior year of high school. She then developed her interest further by serving on the Youth Philanthropy Connect Youth Planning Team for the... Read More →
avatar for Jonah Gomez

Jonah Gomez

Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation
Jonah Gomez has been a member of the Frieda C. Fox Family Foundation’s Junior Board for the past two years and is one of the newest members of the Leadership Team for Youth Philanthropy Connect. Jonah has a strong interest in social justice and education. He is an eighth grader... Read More →
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Mickey Mouse

Disney
M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!Yes, the iconic Mickey Mouse!  Mickey will come to meet us for breakfast, so we can all meet Mickey and take pictures with Mickey.Mickey is the official mascot of The Walt Disney Company.  A mouse who typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and... Read More →
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Jennifer Ubaldino

Foundation for MetroWest
Program Officer, Jennifer Ubaldino, has overseen the region-wide Youth inPhilanthropy program since she joined the Foundation for MetroWest in 2005. Withover 15 years of youth leadership experience, Jennifer has successfully designed andimplemented the Youth in Philanthropy curriculum... Read More →


Saturday July 9, 2016 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
Sequoia D Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, 1600 Disneyland Dr, Anaheim, CA 92802