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Philanthropy
| Philanthropy is the act of
giving money, goods, time, or effort to support a charitable cause,
usually over an extended period of time and in regard to a defined
objective. In a more fundamental sense, philanthropy may encompass any
altruistic activity that is intended to promote good or improve human
quality of life. Although philanthropy is associated with people and
institutions of wealth, people may perform philanthropic acts without
possessing great wealth. Any altruistic giving towards any kind of
social need that is not served, underserved, or perceived as such by
the market can be considered a philanthropic act. However philanthropy
is most associated with foundations and trusts that act on behalf of
wealthy persons, living or deceased. Corporations are creating a new,
nontax-exempt branch of philanthropy called for-profit philanthropy.
Along with individuals such as Jeff Skoll and Pierre Omidyar, it makes
for-profit investments that are considered philanthropic because their
purpose is social benefit instead of monetary profits.
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altruism, foundations, charity, social philanthropy, nonprofit
organization, philanthropist, volunteerism, trusts, grantmaking,
endowment, humanitarian cause, Clinton Global Initiative, for-profit
philanthropy, social capitalism, social commons |  |
Featured Organizations Clinton Global Initiative CGI, part of the William J. Clinton
Foundation, is a non-partisan catalyst for action, and is bringing
together a community of global leaders to devise and implement
innovative solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges.Native Americans in Philanthropy is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that promotes, facilitates and celebrates philanthropic giving to Native communities from both Native and non-Native donors. NAP also provides professional development opportunities and support for Native Americans working in the field of philanthropy. Sampradaan Indian Centre for Philanthropy SICP is a national non-profit registered society whose vision is a compassionate and caring culture in which resources are shared willingly and on a regular basis to create a socially responsible and just society. It aims to promote and strengthen Indian philanthropy by motivating all sections of society to go beyond giving of alms in charity to the giving of money, time, talent, skills and other resources for bringing about social change and progress; and by assisting donors to make informed choices so as to ensure that charitable funds have a maximum impact. Featured ResourcesSynergos Philanthropy Knowledge Base Green Beyond Grants. Sustainable Practices for Foundations Development Outreach Related PortalsSocial Entrepreneurship Organizational Funding Related LinksYouth Philanthropy Worldwide Asia Pacific Philanthropy Consortium [APPC] European Foundation Centre EFC National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy
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Did You Know?
GIVING IN AMERICA (2006) Total Giving: $295b Individuals: $245.8b (83%) Foundations: $36.5b (12.4%) Corporations: $12.7b (4.3%) Who Got How Much? Religion: $97b Education: $41b Social Services: $29.5 "Public Society Benefit": $ Environment: $ International:$ (Source: Giving USA) Featured EventsAt The Heart of Philanthropy October 22- 23rd 2007 - Montreal, Canada |
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