STRUCTURE BEFORE FUNDING™
YOUTH SUMMIT
BUILD THE PLAN. KNOW THE NUMBERS. PRESENT WITH CONFIDENCE.
A free one-day experience for youth ages 13–17
Saturday, October 17, 2026 • Greensboro, NC • Free Registration
What Youth Will Learn
Turn an idea into a clear, simple plan
Understand basic money and budgeting concepts
Keep responsible records and track progress
Present a confident 60-second pitch
Learn how structure creates opportunity
This Summit Is for a Youth Who…
Have a business, nonprofit, community, or creative idea
Want to build confidence speaking about their goals
Are ready to learn practical money and planning skills
Want to turn their talents into opportunities
Are ages 13–17 and ready to participate
This Summit is Not for a You Who..
Outside the ages of 13–17
Not willing to participate in the activities
Expecting guaranteed funding or cash prizes
Not ready to learn, practice, and take action
What Youth Will Receive
A practical idea-to-plan worksheet
A simple money and budgeting snapshot
A responsible recordkeeping guide
A 60-second presentation outline
A personal next-step action plan
Lunch and summit resource materials
Why This Youth Summit Is Different
Most youth programs only give information. This summit gives youth an opportunity to create, practice, and present.
Youth will not be promised funding. They will learn the structure, planning, money, recordkeeping, and communication skills that help create future opportunities.
Sharon Youse Griffin - CEO
Sharon Youse Griffin is the Founder of SBC Solutions LLC and creator of the Structure Before Funding™ framework. With more than 26 years of experience helping individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and ministries navigate financial and organizational readiness, Sharon teaches practical strategies that help participants build strong foundations before pursuing funding opportunities.
Through education, coaching, and implementation support, she helps organizations strengthen their structure, understand their numbers, improve compliance, and position themselves for sustainable growth and long-term success.
Sharon's mission is simple: to help people stop chasing funding and start building the structure that
funding requires.
Learn the Rules, Play the Game, Gain the Wealth
Ready to Help a Youth Build Their Future?
Free registration is available for youth ages 13–17. Space is limited to 100 youth.
Families may register a youth at no cost. Businesses, churches, nonprofits, and community supporters may sponsor one or more youth.