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Best Practice Number Three

Has two trained YAC advisors provided by the community foundation who are knowledgeable and supportive of youth development and youth leadership.

Explanation:

Two YAC advisors allows for greater flexibility and accountability. YAC advisors should be skilled in the area of youth development, be familiar with legal issues associated with youth work, and understand the operations of the local community foundation. The advisors should take advantage of training and technical assistance offered by the Council of Michigan Foundations and others to increase their understanding of philanthropy and youth leadership.

Recommendations for YACers:

Advisors should relate well to youth, be flexible, and be comfortable with ambiguity.

Advisors should provide support, not leadership. YAC members should organize, plan, and run YAC meetings.

 

Youthgrantmakers.org is a communication of the Michigan Community Foundation Youth Project (MCFYP) of the Council of Michigan Foundations, with funding from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation.

 

13 Best Practices

1. Meeting Frequency
2. Membership
3. Advisors
4. Orientation and Training
5. Assessment of Youth Issues
6. Grantmaking
7. Evaluation of Grantees
8. Participation in Community Projects
9. Fund Development
10. Youth on Board
11. YAC/Community Foundation Relationship
12. Communications and Publications
13. YAC Self-Assessment
14. Conference and Trainings
Best Practices One Pager
Best Practices "Track your YAC" Brochure
Best Practices Manual
The Best Practices were updated by the MCFYP Committee, comprised of twelve YAC members and three advisors from across the state of Michigan, in May 2007.
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