By Danielle Segal

The aims for a youth philanthropy board are great: learn about the grantmaking process, perform due diligence and grant funds appropriately, go through the process seriously and with intentionality, and take on responsibilities surrounding money that are historically reserved for a few, select adults in our community. Yes, the task is large and the weight of this responsibility is important for young people to understand, but this type of learning does not need to be dry, inactive or (dare I say it) boring! Here at the Jewish Teen Funders Network, we recognize that young people have the capacity to be changemakers and have the energy to make this process active and alive! So, whether your group is creating its mission statement, or going through piles of paperwork, here are some easy ways to ensure that your sessions are teen-friendly and energized.