FUNDER PROFILES
GLICK PHILANTHROPIES
Youth and Young Adult Financial Well-being Philanthropic Approach
FUNDER PROFILES
Youth and Young Adult Financial Well-being Philanthropic Approach
Part of an education strategy
Educational Programs
Investing in financial education, financial capability, job readiness, or mentorship programs that benefit youth
Employment and Training
Supporting workforce development programs, internships, apprenticeships, and labor market onramps that offer skillbuilding and employment opportunities
Mental Health and Support Services
Funding mental health services; support services for young parents; education, career, financial and benefits system advising and navigation supports
Housing and Basic Needs
Providing support for housing, food security, and other basic needs for youth
Program Evaluation
Funding evaluations of existing programs to measure impact and identify best practices
Needs Assessments
Supporting research to understand the specific needs and challenges of youth populations in various communities
Data Collection and Analysis
Investing in studies that gather data on youth outcomes and financial well-being
Advocacy
Supporting efforts to inform local, state, or national policies that improve youth access to education, employment, and financial stability
Systems Change
Investing in initiatives that seek to reform systems (education, criminal justice, child welfare) to create better opportunities for youth
Nonprofit Support
Providing funding to build the capacity of organizations that serve youth, improving their ability to deliver high-quality services and reach more young people
Leadership Development
Supporting programs that train and empower youth leaders or those working in youth-serving organizations
Nonprofit Support
Providing funding to build the capacity of organizations that serve youth, improving their ability to deliver high- quality services and reach more young people
Leadership Development
Supporting programs that train and empower youth leaders or those working in youth-serving organizations
Partnerships
Funding collaborations between nonprofits, schools, businesses, and government agencies to maximize impact on youth development and financial well-being
Peer Learning and Exchange
Supporting networks or platforms where youth-serving organizations can share knowledge, resources, and best
practices
Family and Community Support
Supporting programs that engage young parents, families, and communities in fostering youth development and financial well-being
Sourcing and Screening (Research Phase)
Identifying philanthropic goals, finding and sourcing nonprofit partners, screening nonprofits, and conducting due diligence
Structuring and Selecting (Implementation Phase)
Deciding on grant structure (e.g., size, duration, geographic or demographic focus), and selecting nonprofit partners
Supporting and Sustaining (Growth Phase)
Providing support to nonprofit partners (e.g., technical assistance, communications, advocacy, policy work), and sustaining the work through peer learning, narrative change, and more
Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
Guadalupe Credit Union