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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 ]
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@mplsmalone dont you think it would be nice to offer a master's degree in philanthropy? do they offer such a thing?
coffeestpaul (Jennifer Rostami) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:08:51 -0000
@mplsmalone dont you think it would be nice to offer a master's degree in philanthropy? do they offer such a thing?
Can technology help build channels that facilitate not just participation & engagement, but true empathy? http://bit.ly/9jC7ja #philanthropy
indabamf (Maryann Fernandez) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:06:53 -0000
Can technology help build channels that facilitate not just participation & engagement, but true empathy? http://bit.ly/9jC7ja #philanthropy
Celebrating Surprising Donations at the Secret Society of Creative Philanthropy - NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/9MbAdW
caitiepeterson (Caitie Peterson) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:03:48 -0000
Celebrating Surprising Donations at the Secret Society of Creative Philanthropy - NYTimes.com http://nyti.ms/9MbAdW
Celebrities Fish for Philanthropy in Los Cabos, Mexico http://bit.ly/bWs2sE
Giver_Girl (Giver Girl) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:59:29 -0000
Celebrities Fish for Philanthropy in Los Cabos, Mexico http://bit.ly/bWs2sE
People in US will give 3.9% less in 2010 RT @Philanthropy Fundraising: How Much Will Americans Give in 2010? http://ow.ly/16x1KN
calltoresist (RESIST Inc) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:58:44 -0000
People in US will give 3.9% less in 2010 RT @Philanthropy Fundraising: How Much Will Americans Give in 2010? http://ow.ly/16x1KN
An interesting look at the intersection of creativity and participatory philanthropy. http://nyti.ms/aTUKL2
jhusson (Jim Husson) Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:58:41 -0000
An interesting look at the intersection of creativity and participatory philanthropy. http://nyti.ms/aTUKL2
ABCNEWS.com Investigation : In Giving to Charity, Let the Donor Beware - There is little regulation as to how much money must be used for a charity's stated cause, and con men and aggressive businessmen are taking advantage of this.
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American Institute of Philanthropy - A nonprofit charity watchdog organization that helps donors make informed giving decisions.
BBB Wise Giving Alliance - Reports on nationally soliciting charitable organizations (USA) that are the subject of donor inquiries. These reports include an evaluation of the subject charity in relation to the voluntary BBB charity standards.
Charity Navigator - Guide to help donors make intelligent charitable giving decisions. Offers financial ratings of thousands of American nonprofit organizations and charities.
Meta Description: [ Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator, provides free financial evaluations of America's charities. We are the individual donor's first source for unbiased news and information on philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, wise giving, donating money, charitable donations,... ]
Guardian Unlimited : Charity Management - Recent news regarding issues about charities and their leadership. UK.
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GuideStar - Free service with information on the programs and finances of more than 650,000 American charities and nonprofit organizations.
Meta Description: [ The leading source of information on U.S. nonprofits. A searchable database of more than 1.7 million IRS-recognized nonprofit organizations. ]
National Center for Charitable Statistics (NCCS) - National repository of data on the nonprofit sector in the United States. Its mission is to develop and disseminate high quality data on nonprofit organizations and their activities.
So You Want to Donate to Charity? - This full-length article will take you step-by-step through the process of picking out a charity, giving to it, and getting a tax deduction.
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What is a donor-advised fund? - Basic explanation provided by Fidelity Investments.
Meta Description: [ A simple alternative to a private foundation, the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund for charitable giving is a program that provides a tax-efficient and convenient way to consolidate your charitable investments for planning, and support your favorite charities on a flexible timetable. ]
Wise Giving to Charities - Ten ways to help ensure your donations are used effectively.
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