One model many young leaders say they hope to see repeated is the fellowship program offered by the Echoing Green Foundation, in New York. They took a big risk on us. Something bring young leaders together to share their ideas. Other support groups are also sprouting up, including the Young Nonprofit Professionals' Network, in San Francisco, and North Carolina Youth for Tomorrow. It's as much an opportunity as a social calling.
Many young leaders say different times dictate different responses.
And people would get emotionally involved and want to fight against it. He says the same was true with protests against America's involvement in the Vietnam War. That's not a rallying cry. While the causes have changed, many observers believe that young people's interest level and enthusiasm have not. Mr. O'Connell, who headed the national coalition of grant makers and charities known as Independent Sector for 14 years, says he believes that the same passion exists today.