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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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New Unreasonable Blog Post: @GlobalGiving - The eBay of Philanthropy: http://bit.ly/1jqzJU #socent
BeUnreasonable (Unreasonable Inst...) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:07:22 -0000
New Unreasonable Blog Post: @GlobalGiving - The eBay of Philanthropy: http://bit.ly/1jqzJU #socent
RT @Philanthropy @ianwilhelm Here's some good news for Phillies fans -- Charity Receives Unusable World Series Apparel http://tiny.cc/tCw2i
NicPiz (Nicolette Pizzitola) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:04:07 -0000
RT @Philanthropy @ianwilhelm Here's some good news for Phillies fans -- Charity Receives Unusable World Series Apparel http://tiny.cc/tCw2i
ty to all those assisting me in this time of peril. random acts of kindness, philanthropy, and such will be paid forward!
rikkak (Rikka Kowalski) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:03:57 -0000
ty to all those assisting me in this time of peril. random acts of kindness, philanthropy, and such will be paid forward!
Did you know that November is philanthropy month? http://bit.ly/9RHz1
NBFA_FANB (NBFA) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:01:05 -0000
Did you know that November is philanthropy month? http://bit.ly/9RHz1
Any suggestions for videos to share on role of philanthropy in ending homelessness @ new Youtube channel: http://bit.ly/3t9dlB ? Thanks!
funderstogether (Funders Together) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:00:47 -0000
Any suggestions for videos to share on role of philanthropy in ending homelessness @ new Youtube channel: http://bit.ly/3t9dlB ? Thanks!
RT: @Philanthropy Chronicle managing editor Jennifer Moore is providing updates from Independent Sector conf in Detroit: http://ow.ly/zzEg
rmarker (Richard Marker) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:59:38 -0000
RT: @Philanthropy Chronicle managing editor Jennifer Moore is providing updates from Independent Sector conf in Detroit: http://ow.ly/zzEg
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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