Model Foundation brings together university students to engage in intelligent, charitable giving through directly experiencing the grant-making process of a foundation. Acting as Grant Committee Officers, students will learn how to evaluate China-based NGOs with youth development initiatives and make strategic decisions on how to distribute a PIM fund of 20,000 USD to organizations that they deem to be innovative and impactful. While contributing their time, resources, and ideas to NGOs, students have opportunities to further their personal and professional development through subsequent internships and service projects.

Apply to PIM’s International Philanthropy Program: Model Foundation

Theme: Catalyzing Youth Development in China

Have you ever wondered how you can be more effective in creating social impact?

Do you want to contribute your ideas and skills (whether it be marketing, social media, technology, finance, writing, or project management) to NGOs through professional internships?

Are you interested in exploring careers in foundation work, impact investing, corporate social responsibility, nonprofit or social entrepreneurship?

Then take the first step toward becoming a philanthropist by applying to PIM’s Model Foundation 2015, an international philanthropy program for university students and recent graduates who are interested in practicing effective giving to advance China’s civil society.

Model Foundation brings together university students to engage in intelligent, charitable giving through directly experiencing the grant-making process of a foundation. Acting as Grant Committee Officers, students will learn how to evaluate China-based NGOs with youth development initiatives and make strategic decisions on how to distribute a PIM fund of 20,000 USD to organizations that they deem to be innovative and impactful. While contributing their time, resources, and ideas to NGOs, students have opportunities to further their personal and professional development through subsequent internships and service projects.

Track 1 – Course

• July 1-Aug 7: 6-week Online Philanthropy Course
• Aug 10-15: Grant-making Conference at The University of Hong Kong

Track 2 – Course + Conference + Internship

In addition to attending the course and conference listed above, students can apply to be placed in a 6-8 week internship in summer (starting in June/July)

Learn more and Apply 

Watch this video and check out our website at www.pimchina.org/modelfoundation for more details. We accept university and masters students from all majors as well as recent graduates. Early Application Deadline is January 20, 2014 and Regular Application Deadline is March 6, 2014.

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