Best Practice Number Eleven

Interacts with Community Foundation Board, Staff and Donors at least twice a year on a formal and informal level.

Explanation:

Establishing relationships between YAC members and trustees, staff, and donors increases understanding of the various roles in the community foundation. It can also generate discussion about the ways in which youth and adults can work together for the benefit of the community as a whole.

Recommendations for YACers:

Ask to attend the annual meeting and other special events of the community foundation.

Encourage formal recognition of YAC members by trustees, and staff. 

Work together on a joint community service project.

Ask about opportunities for youth to volunteer within the organization.