Pengyous! If you’ve ever thought about starting an NGO in China or are interested in the NGO landscape here, Philanthropy in Motion and The University of Hong Kong are organizing an international philanthropy education program in July called Model Foundation.

This could be your chance to not only gain unique insights into China’s NGO space, but also have hands-on experience in collective giving. In addition, PIM has kindly offered to sponsor two Project Pengyou members, covering up to US$300 per person in airfare costs.

To apply, fill out the application here and send it to info@pimchina.org before May 4, 2014. Make sure to mention that you are a Project Pengyou member!

The fine print is below:

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, non-profit or social entrepreneurship?

Then take the first step toward becoming a philanthropist by applying to PIM’s 2014 Model Foundation, an international philanthropy program for university students and recent graduates who are interested in practicing effective giving to advance China’s civil society.

This summer, Philanthropy in Motion (PIM) is partnering with The University of Hong Kong to launch Model Foundation. 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 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) focusing on 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. In addition, students will engage with speakers such as Elizabeth Knup (Ford Foundation’s Chief Representative to China), Brenda Lee (Former Vice President at Coca-Cola China and foundation founder), Professor Cecilia Chan (Head of Department of Social Work and Social Administration at HKU), and more. While contributing their time, resources, and ideas to NGOs, students will further their personal and professional development through subsequent internships and service projects.

Program Objectives

• Investigate the philanthropic landscape and gain an in-depth understanding of the NGO space in China, in addition to identifying approaches to and opportunities for effective giving
• Strategize through conducting due diligence and needs assessments of promising organizations. Determine a grant-making strategy to address the issue of youth development
• Network with other students and leaders passionate about the philanthropic sector as part of a community of change-makers
• Practice by performing field analysis and collectively contributing concrete resources, skills or services to NGOs
• Inspire the belief that anyone can make a meaningful impact and engage in philanthropy at any age

Program Dates

• May-June 2014: Online Philanthropy Training
• July 2-5, 2014: 4-Day Conference in Hong Kong
• Post-conference: Service Project and Internship Opportunities

Program Fees
Model Foundation 2014 Fees: 150 USD

Learn more and Apply
Watch this video and check out our website at www.pimchina.org/modelfoundation for more details. To apply, please return the application form to info@pimchina.org. Applications are considered on a rolling basis until May 4, 2014.

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