Philanthropy
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Philanthropy is the act of donating 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 which is intended to promote good or improve human quality of life. 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).
During the past few years, philanthropy has become more mainstream in terms of press coverage, owing to the high profile of rock star Bono's campaign to alleviate Third World debt to developed nations; the Gates Foundation's massive resources and ambitions, such as its campaigns to eradicate malaria and river blindness; and billionaire investor and Berkshire Hathaway Chair Warren Buffett's donation in 2006 of $30 billion to the Gates Foundation.
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See also
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- Altruism
- Charity Navigator
- Charitable organization
- Charitable contributions (tax aspects)
- Charity fraud
- Charity (practice)
- Development charities
- Development Ratings
- Foundation (charity)
- Freelanthropy
- Giving Circles
- Microgiving
- GlobalGiving
- Misanthropy (opposite)
- Non-profit organization
- Volunteerism
- Youth philanthropy
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References
External links
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- Joseph and Matthew Payton Philanthropic Studies Library
- Philanthropic Studies Index
- Philanthropy (2008 - Human Investments, LLC.) A Documentary Narrated by Liam Neeson. Executive Produced by Janet Jensen. Written, Produced, and Directed by Cynthia Hall.
- History of Philanthropy, 1601-present compiled and edited by National Philanthropic Trust
- A Bourgeois Duty: Philanthropy, 1896-1919 — Illustrated historical essay
- Most known American philanthropists
- Important Global Philanthropic Contributors
- List of celebrity philanthropists
- Short overview: "How Philanthropy Works"
- onPhilanthropy - A Global Resource for Nonprofit Professionals
- A Discussion with Warren Buffett and Bill and Melinda Gates about the Importance of Philantrophy
- Development Ratings - recommending development charities to philanthropists
- The Index of Global Philanthropy 2006 83 page PDF file from the Hudson Institute
- The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- PRO: Philanthropy Resources Online
- : Philanthropy Resources India
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