Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference 2025
Join youth philanthropists and adult allies from around the state for the 2025 Youth Grantmakers Summer Leadership Conference! This year's conference will be centered on the theme Untitled: writing our own script.
2025 YOUTH GRANTMAKERS SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
We're excited to share the youth conference learning lineup! In addition to our opening sessions, each conference attendee will select three breakout sessions they would like to attend once on-site at the conference. If you have multiple participants you may want to ensure they are attending a mix of sessions to expand learning opportunities for your YAC. We look forward to seeing you in June!
Questions?
Please contact Megan Gydesen, 2025 Mawby Intern, Council of Michigan Foundations via [email protected] or call 313-398-2958
Conference Connections
All youth conference attendees will start their conference experience with a YAC Connect session. Session leaders will review the conference agenda, facilitate a discussion about the importance of philanthropic activity and motivations that drive individual participation in the community of philanthropy, and guide a conversation about the history and best practices of the Michigan Community Foundations’ Youth Project and YACs and support conference attendees in networking and connection activities.
Sessions will be assigned to ensure first-time attendees engage with content that will help ground their experience while those who are past attendees and/ or leaders on their YAC have an opportunity to engage in deeper content.
Breakout Sessions (Attendees will select 3)
Action! A Director’s Guide to Facilitation
Learn how to engage, guide, and empower your team. In this session, you’ll learn how to lead with confidence, adapt to different scenarios, and keep any group energized and focused. Step up, take the mic, and master the art of facilitation!
Post Credits: Planning for your Sequel in Philanthropy
A breakout room designed to educate YACers on philanthropy both in their future careers and outside. We hope to give YACers in the information and role models to inspire them that philanthropy is a lifelong mission.
Proactive/Reactive Grantmaking
Discussing different strategies, methods, and tools for engaging in proactive and reactive grantmaking.
Your YAC Press Tour
Learn how to utilize social media for effective recruitment, heightening your presence in your community, and fostering connections for your YAC (and yourself)!
YAC: Behind the Scenes
This session will explore philanthropy beyond grantmaking.
CGI: Creating the World you Want
We will explore how young people can engage with government and local policy to make their voices heard in the community. Then, we'll practice writing letters to local officials and develop concrete action steps for YAC members to take home to impact a topic they are passionate about.