CONNECTIONS BETWEEN FAITH AND GIVING
Center on Philanthropy
A research institute dedicated to philanthropy related to religion and faith has been established at Indiana University, according to a press release from the school. The Lake Family Institute is being funded by a $5 million grant from the family of Thomas M. and Marjorie Lytle Lake. Click here for the full story:
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YOUTH SERVICE FUELS CHARITY
Philanthropy Journal
A report by Independent Sector and Youth Service America says Americans who volunteer when young are more generous adult donors and volunteers than are those who don't volunteer when young. Parent volunteers are more likely to inspire their children to volunteer, and parents who volunteered when young are more likely to volunteer with their children, says the report.
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CONFERENCES AND TRAINING

NATIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT ON PREVENTING VIOLENCE
National Crime Prevention Council
This four-day event is intended to mobilize youth and involve them in changing the negative perception about youth and crime. The conference, to be held February 15-18, 2003, in Anaheim, California, will provide training sessions, an educational field trip, and roundtable discussions.
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MISSION: POSSIBLE!
Association of Fundraising Professionals
The AFP San Antonio Chapter announces their 2003 Conference:  "Fundraising Tools, Trends & Traditions." Sessions will be facilitated by internationally known fundraisers and subjects are geared towards new, mid-level, and seasoned development professionals.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

ACTIVE LIVING THROUGH COMMUNITY DESIGN
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: Active Living by Design
The Active Living by Design program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation develops partnerships and implements strategies that support active living through changes in local community design, transportation, and architecture. The program will award grants of up to $200,000 each to 25 community partnerships across the country.
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PLAY BALL!
Baseball Tomorrow Fund
Nonprofit organizations involved in youth baseball and softball programs may apply to the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, a joint initiative of Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. Grants may be used to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain necessary facilities or equipment.
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CHAMPIONS OF FITNESS
General Mills Champions Youth Nutrition and Fitness Initiative The goal of the General Mills Champions Youth Nutrition and Fitness
Initiative is to improve youth nutrition and fitness across the U.S. The Initiative will award 50 grants of up to $10,000 each to community-based groups that develop creative programs to help youth maintain a balanced diet and a physically active lifestyle.
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CABLE STATION SUPPORTS HIV/AIDS-RELATED PROGRAMS
Tony Cox Community Fund
Cable Positive's Tony Cox Community Fund encourages AIDS organizations and local cable systems to work together in joint community outreach efforts, or to produce and distribute new, locally-focused HIV/AIDS-related programs and public service announcements. Grants are available up to $5,000 for organizations, with special consideration given to AIDS service organizations (ASOs) and cable systems and  producers partnering with ASOs.
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START UP FUNDS FOR NEW NONPROFITS
Draper Richards Foundation
Experienced, dedicated social entrepreneurs with a developed idea for a nonprofit organization in the United States are invited to apply for a Draper Richards Fellowship. Projects that demonstrate innovative ways to solve existing social problems are eligible to receive up to $100,000 annually for three years.
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TOWARD AN EQUITABLE SOCIETY
Wallace Global Fund
The priorities of the Wallace Global Fund are to stabilize the growth of human populations; to realize significant changes in global patterns of production and consumption; and to encourage participatory and accountable economic, social, and environmental governance. Preference is given to activities likely to lead to broad policy changes, or those that leverage substantial new public or private resources. Click here to learn more:
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