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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 ]
Just got a great @kiva update on entrepreneurs in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and San Jose CA - venture philanthropy knows no politics!
gscohn (greg cohn) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 02:30:34 -0000
Just got a great @kiva update on entrepreneurs in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and San Jose CA - venture philanthropy knows no politics!
Venture Philanthropy in Medical Research | R&D Mag - http://bit.ly/8i2Pb1
VoicesofSuccess (Kjelene Bertrand) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:29:26 -0000
Venture Philanthropy in Medical Research | R&D Mag - http://bit.ly/8i2Pb1
"Catalytic or venture philanthropy" isn't a straightforwardtool to achieve social change and empowering people to end their own poverty.
JLBarbosa (José Luiz Barbosa) Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:45:38 -0000
"Catalytic or venture philanthropy" isn't a straightforwardtool to achieve social change and empowering people to end their own poverty.
DCâs âHealthy Schools Actâ ⦠Venture Philanthropy Partners [News, 12.15.09] http://tinyurl.com/y96494h
WGrantmakers (W G) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:09:16 -0000
DC’s “Healthy Schools Act” … Venture Philanthropy Partners [News, 12.15.09] http://tinyurl.com/y96494h
My #charitytuesday: @svp_toronto. Join this month = charitable tax benefit for '09. Lots of interest in venture philanthropy.
DanTisch (Daniel Tisch) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:51:39 -0000
My #charitytuesday: @svp_toronto. Join this month = charitable tax benefit for '09. Lots of interest in venture philanthropy.
Broad Superintendents Academy: http://www.broadacademy.org/ via @addthis WSJ- GETTING PERSONAL: Eli Broad Steps Up 'Venture Philanthropy'
seanmccooe (Sean McCooe) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:15:23 -0000
Broad Superintendents Academy: http://www.broadacademy.org/ via @addthis WSJ- GETTING PERSONAL: Eli Broad Steps Up 'Venture Philanthropy'
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.
Meta Description: [ CitySoft Community Enterprise Echoing Green
non profit funding
start up capital
social entrepreneurs
seed grants
social entrepreneurship
venture philanthropy
funding innovation
social enterprise
visionary leaders
social change
]
EnterpriseWorks Worldwide - A non-profit organization that fights poverty in the developing world through business development programs for small agricultural producers and other entrepreneurs.
Meta Description: [ EnterpriseWorks Worldwide is a non-profit organization that fights poverty in Africa, Asia, and Latin America through self-help economic development programs for small farmers and entrepreneurs. ]
Equity for Africa - Social investment in small businesses in Africa to enable sustainable employment creation.
Meta Description: [ Equity for Africa Homepage ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Global Social Venture Competition Global Social Venture Competition ]
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.
Meta Description: [ Yale School of Management - The Goldman Sachs Foundation Partnership on Nonprofit Ventures - National Business Plan Competition ]
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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