Youth | Transforming big ideas into tangible impact on the ground

Developed by the founder of Cancer Kids First, the world's largest youth-led cancer nonprofit, this essential guide offers young changemakers a precise blueprint for turning their big ideas into real-world impact. Youth are driving social change today more than ever, but many passionate activists lack the roadmap to turn their ideas into sustainable organizations. In this guide, Olivia Chang, who launched Cancer Kids First at age 14 after losing two loved ones to cancer, offers a comprehensive guide to nonprofits that she wishes she had when she started. Chang, currently a student at Harvard University, who recently joined Forbes' 30 Under 30 list for social impact (where she was the youngest honoree in her category in 2026), shares her journey in scaling a youth-led charity to reach more than 10,000 patients in 22 countries. Readers will get: - Step-by-step instructions on the legal process, brand building, team building, and fundraising - Practical worksheets, checklists, and actionable exercises - Gen Z-friendly format with emojis and easy-to-understand language - Proven strategies from Zhang's journey of scaling Kids First Cancer globally. Drawing from her popular Google Docs guide, which has over 400,000 views, Chang turns the lessons of trial and error into an actionable business plan, covering startup basics, growth strategies, and real-life leadership challenges that young founders face. Whether you're in high school or college, Youth"_ is the perfect reference for every ambitious young person who believes in their ability (and necessity) to change the world, to make it happen.