youth programs Archives

Four things navigating public-private community partnership taught me about leadership_feature: group of youth and adults in group posing for picture

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From the Field

Four things navigating public-private partnerships taught me about leadership

A strong community partnership succeeds because people trust each other enough to solve problems together.

Addressing the opportunity cost of youth programs_feature: youth workers handing out things at table at event, youth opportunity

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From the Field

Addressing the opportunity cost of youth programs

We say we want to expand youth opportunity, but programs are still designed around the assumption that young people can participate if...

Social capital From participants to partners Rethinking the role of alumni in youth programs_feature: group of youth learning woodworking from young instructor

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Opinion

From participants to partners: Rethinking the role of alumni in youth programs

Youth program alumni are vital social capital not usually harnessed by youth organizations.

Structure, control and leaving room, youth environments _feature: image of clay pot spinning on record player

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Opinion

Structure, control and leaving room

Youth practitioners play a critical role in shaping youth environments by establishing norms, safety, and a larger vision — not by controlling...

On learning and meaning making _feature: group of youth working at table together

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From the Field

On learning and meaning making

Katherine Plog-Martinez speaks with Kim Sabo Flores about how meaning making—reflecting on and making sense of experiences—is crucial to youth development.

7 Way to Recruit More Volunteers for Your Nonprofit: volunteers packing basic needs goods

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Grants

Northern Colorado disadvantaged children and youth nonprofit support grants

GRANT FOCUS: Disadvantaged Children/Youth, Youth Services/Development, Nonprofit Support, Colorado | Amount: $20,000 - $100,000 | Deadline: Dec. 5, 2025