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Philanthropy is the voluntary act of donating money or goods or providing some other support to a charitable cause, usually over an extended period of time. In a more fundamental sense, philanthropy may encompass any altruistic activity which is intended to promote good or improve human well-being. Someone who is well known for practicing philanthropy may sometimes be called a philanthropist. Although such individuals are often very wealthy, people may nevertheless perform philanthropic acts without possessing great wealth.
Philanthropy is a major source of income for artistic, musical, religious, and humanitarian causes, as well as educational institutions ranging from schools to universities (see patronage).
Philosophical views on philanthropy
Philanthropy is not always viewed as a universal good. Notable thinkers such as Friedrich Nietzsche opposed philanthropy on philosophical grounds, connecting it with the idea of the weak sponging off the strong, a view also extended to government welfare programs. More on [ Philanthropy ]
Great speakers lined up for Monday's LI Next Generation Philanthropy Forum! View the live feed @ li.com & join the conversation #linextgen
Legatum (Legatum) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:28:54 -0000
Great speakers lined up for Monday's LI Next Generation Philanthropy Forum! View the live feed @ li.com & join the conversation #linextgen
Who could have guessed? In Canada, less than 2% of philanthropy is to the environment âLabistour #wild9
Gravity_Girl (Valentina Martinez) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:32:24 -0000
Who could have guessed? In Canada, less than 2% of philanthropy is to the environment –Labistour #wild9
Getting his philanthropy on all day for the north american food drive. Its been a very philanthropic weekend for me. Good karma :)
conor_hastings (Conor Hastings) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:11:33 -0000
Getting his philanthropy on all day for the north american food drive. Its been a very philanthropic weekend for me. Good karma :)
If you love the way the word "philanthropy" rolls off your tongue, you should come to Lab Rats goes GREEK tonight in Lee Hall at 7:30!
pom5 (Owen McGuire) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:26:04 -0000
If you love the way the word "philanthropy" rolls off your tongue, you should come to Lab Rats goes GREEK tonight in Lee Hall at 7:30!
News: Faces of Philanthropy Event celebrates Bay City generosity, awards two with ... http://cli.gs/dE31j
Boyeshn7cb (Winifred Boyes) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:18:01 -0000
News: Faces of Philanthropy Event celebrates Bay City generosity, awards two with ... http://cli.gs/dE31j
Faces of Philanthropy Event celebrates Bay City generosity, awards two with ... http://cli.gs/egjWY
Logan8lugos (Logan Toulmin) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:15:42 -0000
Faces of Philanthropy Event celebrates Bay City generosity, awards two with ... http://cli.gs/egjWY
Philanthropy - An association of grantmakers who are dedicated to achieving equity for women and girls.
Women and Philanthropy at UCLA - Promotes widespread representation of women throughout the UCLA community as major donors, leaders, and decision makers. Includes mission statement, newsletter, leaders, resources, and events schedule.
Women's Foundation of Colorado - Pursues changes in public consciousness, philanthropy, and social policy by developing initiatives and funding community-based organizations working on behalf of women and girls.
Women's Funding Alliance - A Seattle-based organization dedicated to promoting justice, health and opportunity by investing the future of women and girls.
Meta Description: [ The Women's Funding Alliance is a Puget Sound based non-profit that promotes justice, health and opportunities by funding agencies serving women and girls. ]
Women's Funding Network (WFN) - A partnership of women's donors, allies and organizations all working to improve the position of women's funds.
Women's Philanthropy Institute - Brings together philanthropists and philanthropy professionals to educate, encourage and empower women as major donors for all nonprofit causes.
Womens Way - A fundraising coalition that supports services for women in the Philadelphia, Southeastern Pennsylvania area in the northeast United States.
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