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Change for Change® strives to create a charitably minded generation of young adults engaged in philanthropy. Change for Change is motivated by the idea that participation in charitable giving at an early age will have lasting benefits. By empowering students and young professionals in local communities to address global issues through philanthropy, young people will come to understand how small change can spur big changes. What is Change for Change? Change for Change aims to instill in students and young professionals an understanding of the importance of philanthropy. To carry out this mission, Change for Change provides young adults with the inspiration and resources to organize and participate in philanthropic activities in support of local charitable beneficiaries. Change for Change aims to spur philanthropic giving, no matter how big or small the contribution. The organization strives to identify key tools and best practices in fundraising, and enable local groups to utilize these resources to affect local change. By combining philanthropy with education, networking and leadership, local communities can see tangible results and take ownership of the fundraising process and in funding choices. A national Board of Directors oversees the Change for Change mission by supporting college campus chapters and hosting its own programming for young professionals. In its 7th year, Change for Change has raised over $100,000 for 20+ local organizations through its network. Change for Change is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization. Our Programs College Campus Chapters.  Change for Change began as an initiative for college campuses, and was established in 1999 at the University of Pennsylvania. Change for Change has supported chapters on college campuses including the University of Pennsylvania, Amherst College, Holy Cross, Michigan State University, Emory University, University of Michigan–Dearborn and NYU's School of Medicine.  The national organization provides a 'tool kit' of support to chapters, including: Change collection containers   Funds to pay for start-up expenses   Technology tools, including a customizable Change for Change website and the ability to conduct a secure online charity vote   "The Change for Change Welcome Manual," a comprehensive How-To guide with best ideas to help chapters succeed   Over a dozen document templates, including flyers, a sample press release, a sample constitution for college chapters, and sample roles/responsibilities for your local Board chapter steering committee   Within a broad framework, each Change for Change chapter builds a unique program tailored to its local community. Participating chapters raise funds how and when they choose, consistently working to maximize charitable donations and minimize administrative expenses. Members forge their own community partnerships as well as establish their own leadership boards. Perhaps the most unique component of Change for Change is that each chapter actually decides where the funds raised will ultimately go. Change for Change is a registered trademark, and licenses the name to its affiliate programs.   Read more about Change for Change College Campus Chapters here.  Change for Change Changemakers Grant Program for College Students.  Change for Change launched a unique and exciting new program in 2007 as we expand our network of charitably-minded young adults engaged in philanthropy.  The Change for Change Changemakers Grant Program identifies ‘Changemakers’ on college campuses around the country and empowers them to carry out a local fundraising campaigns. Students submit detailed plans for a fundraising initiative along with a faculty/staff letter of recommendation. A selection committee will choose up to five Changemakers who will receive both seed funding and access to Change for Change resources. Proceeds from Change for Change NYC's Hamptons Summer Soiree provided the seed funding to launch this exciting new initiative.   Read more about Changemakers here. Young Professionals.  In 2006, Change for Change expanded beyond university campuses. The organization launched its first initiative for young professionals with its Change for Change In the City program in New York City. Through large event-based fundraisers, Change for Change seeks to promote charitable giving among young professionals while educating New Yorkers on important causes in the local community.  The group has raised over $35,000 for both cancer research and child literacy across its first three events. Read more about Change for Change NYC here.  Why Change for Change?

		Encourages students and young professionals to actively engage in philanthropy and charitable giving
		Provides an easy and effective way to raise awareness and funds for local causes, connecting the resources of the community to the area's greatest needs
		Empowers students and young professionals to make a positive change in their local communities
		Links Change for Change participants together through a nationwide network, enabling them to share resources and best practices
		Provides a vehicle for local and national businesses to reach students and young professionals via the Change for Change Partnership Program