PHILANTHROPY
Educating students to be engaged philanthropists
In 2012, the Perry Service Learning (PSL) program became the first school in Northeast Ohio to be recognized as a member of Magnified Giving’s Student Philanthropy Program. Magnified Giving is a Cincinnati based non-profit that works with over 30 high schools in Ohio and Northern Kentucky to educate, inspire, and engage students in philanthropy. As a Magnified Giving partner, students in the PSL program will receive a $1,000 grant, along with up to $500 in matching funds with the expectation that students invest the money with non-profits that serve the people of Lake County. As a result, PSL students will have the opportunity to become philanthropists – quality decision-makers who identify community needs, research organizations working to address those needs, and invest resources in programs that produce positive results.
The learning targets for this unit are for students to:
The learning targets for this unit are for students to:
- Engage in societal problems and participate in opportunities to contribute to the common good through governmental and nongovernmental channels (PSL.GOV 2).
- Evaluate the effectiveness of community assets in addressing local needs.
- Participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing you own clearly. (SL11-12.1)
- Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. (W.11-12.1)
Select a lesson below to access assigned readings, classroom presentations, assignments, and additional resources.
Lesson One
Introduction to philanthropy Lesson Two
Non-profit organizations Lesson Three
Selecting agencies to apply for grant |
Lesson Four
Meeting Notable Philanthropists Lesson Five
Rating Non-profit organizations Lesson Six
Committee Conference Calls |
Lesson Eight
Conducting Site Visits Lesson Nine
Who will you choose? |
The PSL Student Philanthropy Program is made possible through the generous support of Magnified Giving and several private indivduals and businesses. If you would like to learn how you can make a gift to educate, inspire, and engage students in philanthropy please click here.