Our News & Impact Stories
Embracing the Shift from “Service Learning” to “Community Engagement”
Discover why we are embracing the language of “community engagement” and emphasizing the value of students forming deep connections with nonprofits and understanding community needs authentically. Read the full article to see how Magnified Giving helps youth become active partners in their communities and grow into thoughtful leaders.
Zach McGinty Leads with Heart and Purpose as Bill Keating Jr. Next Gen Award Honoree
Zach McGinty’s journey from high school philanthropist to nonprofit professional proves that one act of service can spark a lifelong calling. This year, Magnified Giving proudly honored him with the Bill Keating Jr. Next Gen Award for his leadership, compassion, and lasting impact on the community.
Empowering Youth to Lead and Serve: Two Conferences, One Inspiring Mission
Energy, empathy, and leadership took center stage as Magnified Giving hosted two inspiring Youth Leadership and Service Conferences for over 450 young people. Discover how these events are shaping the future of service and youth philanthropy in our region.
Honoring Youth Who Lead with Purpose: Shubhangi Srishti Awarded Roger Grein Legacy Scholarship
Shubhangi Srishti, a Lakota East junior, is turning compassion into action through her nonprofit TechElevate, empowering youth and seniors to thrive in a digital world. As the 2025 Roger Grein Legacy Scholarship recipient, she embodies the heart of Magnified Giving’s mission to inspire youth who lead with purpose.
Opening Eyes with the 100 People Lesson: Exploring Accessibility Barriers and Solutions
Looking for a classroom activity that blends empathy, reflection, and action? The 100 People Lesson gives middle and high school students a fresh lens on global accessibility challenges—and their role in creating solutions.
Boardroom Basics: Teaching Youth How Nonprofits Are Led
Discover how to help students step into the boardroom and explore what it means to lead a nonprofit. Our latest resource introduces a lesson plan that brings governance to life through discussion, role-play, and reflection
Unlocking Student Potential: The ‘How Do You Lead?’ Self-Assessment
Help your students see themselves as leaders. Explore our How Do You Lead? activity, a classroom-ready tool that sparks discussion, builds empathy, and equips youth to lead with purpose. Download the printable self-assessment in the full article.
Inspiring Future Changemakers: A Lesson on Nonprofit Careers
Nonprofit careers aren’t just jobs—they’re opportunities to change the world. This lesson helps students discover their strengths, explore nonprofit roles, and reflect on how their future careers can make an impact.
Fueling Student Giving: Creative Fundraising Ideas and Tips for Youth
From Nerf battles to candy grams, student-led fundraisers are a fun way to spark generosity while supporting local nonprofits. Discover practical tips and activities you can use with your students today.
Teaching Resilience and Service: A Lesson Plan on Roger Grein’s Story
Discover how the inspiring story of Roger Grein, Founder of Magnified Giving, is helping students learn resilience, perseverance, and the joy of giving. This classroom lesson plan uses the documentary Roger Grein: An Empowering Philanthropist and a printable worksheet to guide youth through meaningful reflection and discussion.
Teaching Generosity: A Classroom Activity on Time, Talent, and Treasure
Looking for a simple way to teach generosity? This activity helps students understand time, talent, and treasure as tools they already have to make a difference.
Camp Give 2025: 80 Young Leaders, 500 Hours of Service, Countless Lessons Learned
This summer, 80 young changemakers came together through Camp Give to serve their community, logging over 500 hours of meaningful, hands-on service. From sorting produce at food pantries to supporting nonprofits like 1N5 and Make-a-Wish, campers discovered that service is not only impactful—it’s fun. Read the full story to see more highlights from Camp Give 2025.
The Partners Powering Youth Philanthropy in 2024–2025
This year’s record-breaking impact was built on the generosity of many. Here are the donors and partners whose investment empowered youth to grant over $2 million to nonprofits across our community during the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
Celebrating $222,677 Granted by Youth to Local Nonprofits in 2024–2025
This year, more than 6,000 students became philanthropists—awarding grants to 162 nonprofits and proving that youth voices can change communities. Behind every grant is a story of generosity in action, and we’re proud to share the full list of participating programs and their grant recipients from 2024–2025.
Full Circle: An Alum’s Return to Magnified Giving
For Will Kaufman, Magnified Giving isn’t just about giving back—it’s about building empathy, purpose, and genuine human connection. In this reflection, the alum and 2025 intern shares how service has shaped him and why it’s truly up to the youth to make a difference.
12 Youth Earn Special Recognition for Philanthropic Efforts
12 students from across our Youth Philanthropy Program have been honored with the 2024 Roger Grein Spirit of Philanthropy Award for their leadership, service, and commitment to giving back. These youth aren’t just learning about philanthropy—they’re already living it.
Students Supporting Students: Akron Youth Drive Local Impact Through Philanthropy
Akron North High School students are proving that youth can lead real change—by awarding a $1,500 grant to support after-school programs for their peers. Through Magnified Giving’s philanthropy program, these student leaders are turning empathy into action and investing directly in their own community.
Magnified Giving & Adopt A Class: Partnering to Inspire the Next Generation of Givers
Students at Holmes Middle School are learning what it means to be givers, leaders, and changemakers in their community. Through a new partnership between Magnified Giving and Adopt A Class, they’re getting hands-on experience serving others and supporting causes they care about.
How Educators Spark Lifelong Giving
Behind every young changemaker is an educator who showed them how. See how teachers and school leaders are sparking a lifelong passion for giving — and how you can too.
How Everyday Habits Can Fuel Big Change
What if making a difference was as simple as your next grocery run? From shopping mission-driven brands to supporting local businesses that give back, discover easy ways to build generosity into your daily life—no big commitment required.