We Strengthen Organizations that Help Young People THRIVE

Why We Exist
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Our Mission
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Our Approach

Why We Exist / Our Mission / Our Approach

70% of youth-development organizations have inadequate resources, and less than 50% feel they can meet the needs of the youth they serve.

Why We Exist
/
Our Mission
/
Our Approach

Why We Exist / Our Mission / Our Approach

Our mission is to transform the lives of New York City youth by empowering the nonprofits that serve them.

Why We Exist
/
Our Mission
/
Our Approach

Why We Exist / Our Mission / Our Approach

From improving fundraising practices and building boards to funding crucial infrastructure elements, we help our nonprofit partners implement best practices from the corporate and nonprofit sectors so that they can achieve sustainable growth.

“When the world turns down, we need to be part of the solution. We cannot turn away from the people who need help the most.”

Stratton Heath, YI Board Member

I am a proud graduate of NYC public schools and it’s critical that we support access to opportunity for all young people in NYC to achieve their full potential. I invite everyone to get involved and help make a difference.

Dhan Pai, President and COO, P. Schoenfeld Asset Management and Youth INC Board Co-Chair

“When the world turns down, we need to be part of the solution. We cannot turn away from the people who need help the most.”

Stratton Heath, YI Board Member

viBe Theater recognizes that young black women's opinions are often ignored and creates space for us to express how we feel without shame. My voice is valued in this community.

Kuenique, 16 years old, youth served at Youth INC Partner viBe Theater 

“When the world turns down, we need to be part of the solution. We cannot turn away from the people who need help the most.”

Stratton Heath, YI Board Member

We are so grateful for Youth INC’s support over the years. We value the advocacy and partnership. It is particularly during these unparalleled times that our families rely heavily on the power of an extended community to come through in meaningful ways.

Shari Levine, Executive Director, Literacy INC

“When the world turns down, we need to be part of the solution. We cannot turn away from the people who need help the most.”

Stratton Heath, YI Board Member

OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH

Youth INC takes a uniquely holistic approach to address the various needs of nonprofits, from improving fundraising practices and building boards to funding critical infrastructure. By applying the best practices from the corporate, academic, and nonprofit sectors, we empower our partner nonprofits with the tools to achieve sustainable growth.

COVID-19 Response Fund

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Youth INC has distributed more than $1 million to our nonprofit partners to help cover critical expenses. We’re also providing real-time access to information, resources, and pro-bono resources to shepherd our nonprofit partners through this uncertain landscape.
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Fund Development

We engage our partners in immersive learning experiences and strategic methods for effective fundraising, including components of successful fund development, philosophy and approach, and supporting our partners to develop intentional content and amplify their stories.
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Rise Academy for Leaders of Color

Leadership development program strengthening the pipeline and building greater access for rising BIPOC nonprofit leaders of youth development organizations. Program participants are provided the opportunity to engage with a network of mentors and executive coaches.
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Agile Strategy
Planning Lab

An intensive 10-week process designed to address some of the most common problems of a traditional strategic planning process. The Lab consists of small, cohort-based learning and action, allowing for a balance of invaluable co-learning and individualized attention.
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Impact
Evaluation

This two-year program helps organizations quantify program measures and qualify their impact using a Social Emotional Learning evaluation tool. Partners measure a core set of SEL outcomes and build continuous enhancements into their program design, gradually improving outcomes for the young people served.

Governance
& Leadership

We work with our partners to build the leadership capacity of their board and develop accountability structures, shared leadership models, and a culture of belonging. We also help our partners create a plan that addresses leadership practices, governance strategies, and succession planning.
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Creating
Connections

We cultivate our networks to create pro-bono partnerships between corporate and nonprofit, leveraging business best practices and enhancing financial, strategic, and organizational growth. We facilitate matchmaking between corporate partner professionals and nonprofit partner boards and heighten peer exchange.

Capital
Raising

Since 2008, Youth INC has made almost $4.5M in grants to our Nonprofit Partners. Through our grant-making process, we provide capital investments for infrastructure needs, furthering growth and development. We also make capital introductions to individuals and corporate partners  interested in providing deeper engagement and support.

Youth INC is an accelerator of New York City’s best youth-development nonprofits. We help our partners build sustainable infrastructure and develop their programs to maximize impact.

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Wednesday, October 7th, 10:30AM

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Raising Our City
Youth INC accelerates the most promising youth-development organizations across New York City. Our 75+ nonprofit partners deliver high-caliber programming to more than 200,000 young people. Our partners provide access to opportunity for youth to develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in life.

NONPROFIT Partner spotlight

Partner: Roads to Success

Mission: Committed to after-school education and achievement for all New York City youth, Roads to Success promotes academic, personal and professional development through out-of-school-time programs built on a philosophy of self-discovery. They create and sustain an environment where young people find their identity, build their independence and practice generosity in their communities.

Fun Fact: Roads to Success’s current ED Lisa Recio is a former participant in the organization’s programs.

YI Relationship: Roads to Success has been a part of Youth INC’s partner network since 2016. Over the past 5 years, they have participated in Board Advancement (2020) Celebration (2016-19), Metrics (2017), Legacy Leadership Program (2018-19), and BridgeFund (2019). They also participated in MS INC cycles 11 and 15.

Partner Highlight

Partner: Roads to Success

Mission: “Committed to after-school education and achievement for all New York City youth, Roads to Success promotes academic, personal and professional development through out-of-school-time programs built on a philosophy of self-discovery. [They] create and sustain an environment where young people find their identity, build their independence and practice generosity in their communities.”

Fun Fact: Roads to Success’s current ED Lisa Recio is a former participant in the organization’s programs.

YI Relationship: Roads to Success has been a part of Youth INC’s partner network since 2016. Over the past 5 years, they have participated in Board Advancement (2020) Celebration (2016-19), Metrics (2017), Legacy Leadership Program (2018-19), and BridgeFund (2019). They also participated in MS INC cycles 11 and 15.

CORPORATE Partner spotlight

Partner: Canaccord Genuity Capital Markets

About: Canaccord Genuity Capital Markets is the international capital markets division of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.

Fun Fact: Roads to Success’s current ED Lisa Recio is a former participant in the organization’s programs.

YI Relationship: Over its decade-long relationship with Youth INC, Canaccord Genuity has donated $5M, fueling our mission

"Over a decade of supporting Youth INC, we have witnessed the incredible work they do to provide youth development organizations with the resources needed to help young people develop the skills and confidence to achieve their full potential." Jeff Barlow, President, Canaccord Genuity LLC.

Partner Highlight

Partner: Roads to Success

Mission: “Committed to after-school education and achievement for all New York City youth, Roads to Success promotes academic, personal and professional development through out-of-school-time programs built on a philosophy of self-discovery. [They] create and sustain an environment where young people find their identity, build their independence and practice generosity in their communities.”

Fun Fact: Roads to Success’s current ED Lisa Recio is a former participant in the organization’s programs.

YI Relationship: Roads to Success has been a part of Youth INC’s partner network since 2016. Over the past 5 years, they have participated in Board Advancement (2020) Celebration (2016-19), Metrics (2017), Legacy Leadership Program (2018-19), and BridgeFund (2019). They also participated in MS INC cycles 11 and 15.

Latest News

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Goldman Sachs invests in Rise Academy for Leaders of Color

July 2021

Youth INC is thrilled to announce Goldman Sachs’ investment of $250,000 in Rise Academy for Leaders of Color, drawing from its Fund for Racial Equity.

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Canaccord Genuity LLC support of Youth INC tops $5M

July 2021

Youth INC announced today that Canaccord Genuity LLC, the US division of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc., has committed $750,000 to fund the launch of Rise Academy for Leaders of Color, bringing its support to $5 million over the past 10 years.

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Adapting and Building a Resilient Organization

February 2021

Youth INC Executive Director Rehana Farrell shares her experience on leading through the current public health crisis and our organization's response to the emerging challenges our partners are facing.

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$1 Million in COVID-19 Response & Recovery Grants

December 2020

Youth INC distributes $1 million in grants to its nonprofit partners. We are committed to standing alongside our nonprofit partners and pushing through the longstanding barriers highlighted by the pandemic that prevent NYC youth from thriving.

Latest News

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Adapting and Building a Resilient Organization

Feb 2021

Youth INC Executive Director Rehana Farrell shares her experience on leading through the current public health crisis and our organization's response to the emerging challenges our partners are facing.

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$1 Million in COVID-19 Response & Recovery Grants

December 2020

Youth INC distributes $1 million in grants to its nonprofit partners. We are committed to standing alongside our nonprofit partners and pushing through the longstanding barriers highlighted by the pandemic that prevent NYC youth from thriving.

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Over $2 Million Raised from Celebration Un-Gala

November 2020

Celebration Un-Gala honoring Roger Ferguson, TIAA President and CEO, raised over $2.1 million. On receiving the John C. Whitehead Leadership Award, Ferguson spoke on the importance of education and his appreciation for Youth INC’s work.

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Youth INC Launches COVID-19 Response Fund

May 2020

The COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund, seeded by the Blackstone Charitable Foundation and Nuveen, ensures that our nonprofit partner network sustains its economic viability and capacity to deliver throughout the pandemic.

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