New Member Application - Center for Arab American Philanthropy

The Teen Grantmaking Initiative (TGI) generally accepts applications to join the program during the summer into early fall. The application process may vary depending on the TGI chapter.

If you are interested in learning how to get involved in TGI, check out our chapters, feel free to contact us and make sure you sign up for our newsletter!

Interested in other ways to get involved? Email Mikala Cox at mcox@accesscommunity.org.

New Member Applications are Now Open. The deadline to apply is October 13th, 2022.

TGI Application

Name*
First Last
What are your pronouns (i.e. she/her, him/his/ they/them, zie/zir, etc)?
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Age*
Please enter a number from 1 to 100.
School*
Grade*
As of the fall semester of this year.
I identify my ethnicity as
Expected graduation year*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Cell Phone Number*
Email*
What's the best way to reach you?*
While you will be expected to check your email for regular TGI communications, please list all methods through which you preferred to be contacted.
Questions
Please complete the short-answer questions below. Responses should not exceed 250 words per question.
What does philanthropy mean to you?*
Why are you interested in joining TGI? Why do you believe it’s important to give back to your community?*
Have you ever raised money for a cause, or goal (if so, please write about the experience)? What do you believe you can bring to TGI?*
Please note it is not required to have experience in raising money to join TGI!
What other activities (e.g. school clubs, sports, volunteer groups, etc.) are you involved in? Please list them.*
Are you able to commit to in-person meetings twice a month from October until the end of the school year?*
- Yes
- No
Requirements of a TGI Member
- Must be at least 13 years old, and no older than 19 years old
- Committed, dedicated and interested in learning about community youth issues through discussion, speakers, site visits and possible regional meetings with other groups
- Preparation for meetings, which can include reading multiple grants
- Active engagement in the meetings
- Mature behavior and responsible representation of the Center for Arab American Philanthropy (CAAP)
I have honestly filled out this application and also agree to adhere to the requirements and responsibilities set forth for membership.*
- Yes
- No
Email
This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

New Member Applications are Now Open. The deadline to apply is October 13th, 2022.

TGI Application

Questions

Requirements of a TGI Member