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Philanthropy is a form of altruism that consists of "private initiatives for the public good, focusing on quality of life". [1] Philanthropy contrasts with business initiatives, which are private initiatives for private good, focusing on material gain; and with government endeavors that are public initiatives for public good, such as those that focus on the provision of public services. [1]
A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; donating their time, money, and/or reputation to charitable causes. The term may apply to any volunteer or to ...
Philanthropy in the United States is the practice of voluntary, charitable giving by individuals, corporations and foundations to benefit important social needs. Its long history dates back to the early colonial period, when Puritans founded Harvard College and other institutions.
Philanthropinism (also philanthropism) is an educational reform movement that was established in the second half of the eighteenth century, rooted in the principles of philanthropy. The name, similar to its rooted origin, is derived from the Greek words for friend and human (φίλος and άνθρωπος respectively).
Giving circles emerged as an innovation in philanthropy in the early 1990s [13]: 7 [14]: 8 and the number of groups has increased since the early 2000s. [15] [4] According to the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers, the number of giving circles in the United States doubled between 2004 and 2006 to approximately 400.
A guide to the art of the polite decline, according to dozens of patrons and development professionals across the nonprofit spectrum.
A Philanthropreneur, also known as a Philanthro-capitalist, is a portmanteau of entrepreneur and philanthropy. The Wall Street Journal used the term in a 1999 article, [1] while a publication entitled The Philanthropreneur Newsletter existed as far back as 1997. [2]
A philanthropist is a person who actively promotes human welfare; a person who practices philanthropy. Philanthropist may also refer to: Philanthropist (award), to recognize achievements of people with disabilities in culture and the arts; The Philanthropist, a Canadian academic journal; The Philanthropist, by Christopher Hampton (1971)