Evan H. Katz explains Youth Inc's involvement with hedge funds and other finance professionals in order to raise money for nonprofit organizations involving children.

1. Y O U T H I N C & H E D G E F U N D S
E VA N H . K A T Z

2. • On June 18th, Youth INC
NYC hosted its annual State
of the Market Conference, a
fundraising event that
attracts more than 250
hedge fund, private equity,
and other investment
professionals in order to
give information about
various financial leaders as
well as raise critical funds for
the program.

3. • This year marked the nonprofit’s 8th consecutive Market
Conference, and was located at the Plaza Hotel in New York
City.

4. • The event raised about
$650,000 for Youth INC
and its other nonprofit
partners, making this year
the most successful
Conference the
organization has had.

5. • Youth INC’s mission is to
“improve the lives of youth
through a unique venture
philanthropy model that
empowers, develops, and
educates nonprofit
organizations serving
young people,” (youthinc-
usa.org).

6. • Founded in 1995 by Steve Orr, the organization aims to address
the needs of various nonprofit organizations through holistic
approaches regarding improving fundraising practices and
funding various elements of infrastructure.

7. • Its partnerships with other nonprofit organizations give Youth
INC the ability to empower philanthropies that support NYC’s
youth with sustainable growth.

8. • Steve Orr, former Goldman Sachs investment banker teamed up
with Jim Duffy, former ABC President, after observing that nonprofit
organizations tend to struggle with resources and organizational
structure upon growth.

9. • The two concluded that by reaching out to large corporations
and business leaders these nonprofits could get the funds they
need to serve children in need in New York City.

10. • To learn more about Youth INC and potentially donate to
the nonprofit, check out their website here.