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).

Acumen Fund - Supports enterprises that increase income, increase assets and create jobs for the four billion people on earth who earn a few dollars a day.
Ashoka: Innovators for the Public - Ashoka is a global organization that identifies and invests in leading social entrepreneurs -- individuals with innovative and practical ideas for solving social problems.
Benetech - Non-profit social entrepreneurial venture harnessing the power of technology for social benefit.
Echoing Green Foundation - Foundation that provides seed money and support to young social entrepreneurs.
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EnterpriseWorks Worldwide - A non-profit organization that fights poverty in the developing world through business development programs for small agricultural producers and other entrepreneurs.
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Equity for Africa - Social investment in small businesses in Africa to enable sustainable employment creation.
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Global Social Venture Competition - A global MBA student business plan competition for social ventures, organizations that not only create profits, but also a social or environmental return on investment. History and vision, submission forms, and resource library included.
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Kingdom Ventures - Philanthropic venture capital firm focused on supporting emerging Christian ministries around the world.
Meta Description: [ Kingdom Ventures is a philanthropic venture capital firm focused on supporting emerging Christian ministries. We provide capital, management guidance, and other resources. ]
New Profit Inc. - A non-profit venture philanthropy fund that invests in social entrepreneurs.
Meta Description: [ New Profit is a national venture philanthropy fund designed to provide the necessary resources for social entrepreneurs to achieve their visions. ]
Nonprofit Enterprise and Self-Sustainability Team (NESsT) - Supports the development of social enterprises in emerging democracies worldwide through venture funding, education and consulting.
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Partnership on Nonprofit Ventures - Yale University program which educates nonprofits about nonprofit enterprise and social entrepreneurship and serves as a mechanism for capitalizing promising profit-making ventures with financial support through its Business Plan Competition.
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Philanthropic Ventures Foundation - Works with individuals, families, businesses and foundations, serving their philanthropic needs as well as initiating giving programs, anywhere in the world.
Meta Description: [ The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity that works with individuals, families, businesses and foundations, serving their philanthropic needs as well as initiating giving programs. ]
The Charitable Venture Foundation - Awards grants, loans and technical assistance to charitable organizations; list of funding criteria and description of the application process available.
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