FUNDER PROFILES
VANGUARD
Youth and Young Adult Financial Well-being Philanthropic Approach
FUNDER PROFILES
Youth and Young Adult Financial Well-being Philanthropic Approach
Part of a broader financial well-being investment strategy
Educational Programs
Investing in financial education, financial capability, job readiness, or mentorship programs that benefit youth
New Initiatives
Funding pilot programs or innovative approaches to addressing youth financial well-being, such as new technologies, financial tools, or peer-led programs
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
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