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	Philanthropy
		It has enabled the establishment of numerous educational and cultural institutions of national and international renown and has supported the development of a network of charities that have improved the health and social welfare of metropolitan area residents.
		Subsequently, philanthropy changed its course by spawning its own enduring charitable institutions, which have changed both the scope and character of giving.
		While early philanthropic giving by wealthy individuals was profoundly shaped by the interests and values of the donors, foundation philanthropy gradually became the purview of professional staff who deliberate over formal grant requests.
	www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org /pages/965.html (1279 words)

	Philanthropy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Philanthropy is a major source of income for artistic, musical, religious, and humanitarian causes and for universities.
		Robert L. Payton expanded the conventional defintion of philanthropy in his 1988 book "Philanthropy: Voluntary Action For the Public Good." The text of this book and many of his writings are available at PaytonPapers.
		In the 2004 book "Just Money - A Critique of Contemporary American Philanthropy" edited by H. Peter Karoff and published by TPI Editions, strategic philanthropy and the experience of major foundations is made relevant to every donor and would-be donor.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Philanthropy (462 words)

	Philanthropy Australia - International Links (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Canadian Centre for Philanthropy is a membership-based organization that works with charities, governments and corporations to advance the role and interests of the charitable sector for the benefit of Canadian communities.
		The Chronicle of Philanthropy is a fortnightly publication on philanthropy and the nonprofit sector in the United States.
		Housed within the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, the Community Foundations Institute is intended to develop as a comprehensive resource for research, training, and education in the community foundation field.
	www.philanthropy.org.au /links/links2.htm (1304 words)

	Philantrophy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Since the beginning of the terror on March 17th, until today, according to the unofficial and official data from the territory of Kosovo and Metohija, the consequences of the ranging terror are unforeseeable.
		Philanthropy has called all the people of good will to help our brothers and sisters who are suffering in Kosovo and Metohija.
		Copyright © 2001 Philanthropy, The Humanitarian Organization Of The Serbian Orthodox Church
	www.covekoljublje.org /Default_eng.htm (293 words)

	CPCS - Philanthropy.org
		She is the author of Women’s Culture: American Philanthropy and Art, 1830-1930 (winner, ARNOVA Distinguished Book Award) as well as many other books, edited volumes and articles on local, national, and international philanthropy, and has lectured on these topics worldwide.
		She has also served as President of the Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action; a member of the Editorial Board of VOLUNTAS; and a member of the informal planning group of the White House Conference on Philanthropy, which was held in October 1999.
		Reprinted in Soma Hewa, ed., Philanthropy and Cultural Context: Western Philanthropy in Southern, Eastern and Southeast Asia in the Twentieth Century (University Press of America, 1997).
	www.philanthropy.org /about/director.html (804 words)

	Creative Resourcing: Venture Philanthropy – Strategic Investments for Social Progress (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Venture philanthropy is an emerging field of philanthropic "double bottom-line investment" that combines the policies and practices of long-term investment and venture capital models of the for-profit sector with the principles and public-benefit missions of the nonprofit sector.
		However, the principles and practices of venture philanthropy are now an integral part of the philanthropy industry and it attracted a wider body of proponents and investors.
		The venture philanthropy model may not be appropriate for all nonprofits or donors, but that is not an argument to discredit a field that resonates for many.
	www.changemakers.net /resources/monthly/0401sheep.cfm (2003 words)

	RESOURCE GENERATION \| giving resources: social change philanthropy
		In social change philanthropy, foundations are accountable, transparent and responsive in their grantmaking.
		This means that social change philanthropy supports organizations that are getting to the roots of problems instead of only addressing the symptoms.
		Changemakers supports community-based philanthropy, provides donor education programs and resources, and has a family foundation initiative to encourage family foundations to increase their giving to community-based social justice philanthropy.
	www.resourcegeneration.org /Resources/giving_soc_change.html (1266 words)

	Futures of Community Philanthropy
		Some of these industries are changing in ways that will affect their relationships with community philanthropy organizations, for example, law firms are bringing in finance and philanthropy experts, family offices [JC1] are expanding to serve multiple families with asset management advisory services, and community banks are developing national networks to compete with global banks.
		As part of the community philanthropy futures project we are cataloguing key issues that face community philanthropy organizations and the innovations they are employing to address these issues.
		The principles of the project are to provide the field of community philanthropy with a broad, outside-in, independent analysis of the challenges it is facing and the many ways members of the industry are responding to the challenges.
	philanthropy.blogspot.com /Futures/cpindex.html (4053 words)

	Open Directory - Society: Philanthropy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University - An interdisciplinery academic center headquartered at Indiana University that seeks to increase the understanding of philanthropy and improve its practice through research, teaching, and public service.
		How Philanthropy Works - Article explaining the various ways in which you can support charitable organizations, how to make sure a charity is legitimate, how philanthropies work, and links to resources.
		The Philanthropy Workshop West (TPW West) - Provides a small group of individuals quarterly workshops to work with prominent figures from the fields of philanthropy, policy, and public management to develop a deep understanding of the nonprofit sector and strategies for maximizing his or her effectiveness as individual philanthropists.
	dmoz.org /Society/Philanthropy (1022 words)

	Reader's Companion to American History - -PHILANTHROPY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The School of Philanthropy was established in New York and the School of Civics and Philanthropy in Chicago.
		Social workers talked of "scientific philanthropy," by which they meant the organization of charity in order to eliminate waste and prevent the poor from cheating.
		The federal income tax, when initially passed in 1913, was so low that it had little impact on philanthropy, but with increasing tax rates and a steep inheritance tax, especially in the 1930s, the tax code came to exert a significant influence on giving.
	college.hmco.com /history/readerscomp/rcah/html/ah_068500_philanthropy.htm (1094 words)

	E-Philanthropy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		While government-sponsored centralized philanthropy -- otherwise known as foreign aid -- has declined 50% in the United States in the 90s, bottom-up philanthropy is increasing.
		There is a limit to what philanthropy alone can accomplish; even with all the "haves" contributing with highest efficiency to the "have-nots," the task of bringing billions of people into prosperity in the 21st Century is a daunting one.
		I find especially interesting the aspects of your briefing that deal with interpersonal contact with the recipients of philanthropy, particularly as such philanthropy would be in kind as opposed to cash.
	www.greenstar.org /e-philanthropy (2552 words)

	Philanthropy Northwest \| Staff
		Prior to joining Philanthropy Northwest, she held senior management positions in the areas of: mentoring, welfare-to-work, homelessness, literacy, and banking.
		Responsible for the Philanthropy Northwest’s general accounting functions, Cheryl’s job interfaces with the other departments when processing membership dues, program fees, and member directory sales.
		She is working on the Northwest Giving Profile and will continue to be involved with Philanthropy Northwest as she completes the project which will fulfill requirements towards a Master's Degree in Public Affairs.
	www.philanthropynw.org /about/staff.htm (855 words)

	onPhilanthropy - Is Philanthropy Unethical?
		Levy has published a paper, Against Philanthropy, in which he argues that large-scale philanthropy to support "essential services" is, well, to be blunt, just plain bad.
		If a state with lots of philanthropy spent little on education, but a state with little philanthropy sent a lot on education, one would begin to suspect that perhaps there is some correlation.
		The goal is less to condemn philanthropy than it is to establish the primacy of government.
	www.onphilanthropy.com /tren_comm/tc2004-06-24a.html (971 words)

	Corporate Philanthropy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		For every dollar major corporations or their foundations gave to public interest groups whose programs supposedly are designed to help the poor and increase economic opportunity, more than two dollars went to groups seeking to expand public control and political regulation of private sector initiatives.
		Religious organizations are heavily involved in the corporate responsibility, progressive philanthropy, and socially responsible investing movements.
		Johnson: The shift in emphasis of religious leaders coincided with the emergence of a host of movements born of 1960s radicalism, i.e., the environmental, feminist, consumer, and peace movements, and, of course, the progressive philanthropy movement that was created to fund these various causes.
	www.acton.org /publicat/randl/interview.php?id=28 (1739 words)

	Global Philanthropy Partnership (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		International Network for Strategic Philanthropy INSP is a joint project of several foundations whose goal is to improve the infrastructure of philanthropy.
		Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors RPA is a nonprofit public charity whose activities include operating a donor-advised fund, The Philanthropic Collaborative.
		The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University is dedicated to improving the understanding and practice of philanthropy through academic and research programs.
	www.global-philanthropy.org /documents/promo_support.htm (3680 words)

	Trainers & Educators of Metropolitan Philadelphia Organizations
		The act of philanthropy is a spiritual act, an expression of caring for one's fellow human beings.
		TEMPO began its philanthropy efforts in 1990 when it had excess funds after sponsoring a successful conference, and felt it was important to give back to the community and aid computer literacy efforts.
		TEMPO's Philanthropy efforts were funded by a Silent Auction where over 40 items and services were donated by TEMPO members, training vendors, and other organizations.
	www.tempo-train.org /philanthropy.html (1012 words)

	Philanthropy
		It was intended that this national philanthropy not interfere with fundraising for scholarships, and that it have both local and national importance.
		A third stipulation was that the chosen philanthropy be one that was not already supported by another NPC group.
		The recommendations to that Convention were to adopt a philanthropy program that emphasized pediatric oncology and hematology, and to encourage participation in a national Sleighbell Luncheon on the first Tuesday of December.
	www.tridelta.org /philanthropy/philanthropy.asp (814 words)

	Learning Lab - Topical Resource List - African-American Philanthropy: A Bibliography and Resource List (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In recent years, there has been an increased scholarly focus on African-American philanthropy, and a growing number of African-Americans are making large gifts, and are creating foundations and endowments to channel their philanthropy.
		Assesses the relationship of wealth to philanthropy, arguing that since American Whites have greater asset levels than African Americans, it stands to reason that their philanthropic activity would also be greater.
		At the second National Conference on Black Philanthropy, speakers discussed the lack of fl fundraisers and other professionals at predominantly white organizations and the challenges faced by fl institutions and charities that serve fls in building endowment funds.
	fdncenter.org /learn/topical/african.html (1461 words)

	Philanthropy Australia
		Philanthropy Australia will be closed from 5 PM, Thursday 22 December 2005, until 9 AM, Tuesday 3 January 2006.
		PLEASE NOTE: As of Monday 19 December 2005, all visitors to Philanthropy Australia's Melbourne office will be required to go to Level 14 reception, and a PA staff member will collect you.
		We hope that many of you will be able to meet Gina in person during 2006 - in the meantime, you can read about her here.
	www.philanthropy.org.au (155 words)

	Youth Philanthropy
		The act of giving is practiced by people of all ages -- including children and youth, who bring their own unique perspectives, interests and goals to philanthropy.
		One of the ways Youth on Board achieves its goals is by helping nonprofits bring youth on their boards in an effective and positive way.
		A new form of youth philanthropy is springing up around the country: Youth Advisory Committees (YACs).
	www.minnesotagiving.org /resources/youth.htm (612 words)

	:: Society :: Philanthropy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Broadly defined, philanthropy is goodwill to mankind as demonstrated by the readiness to promote human welfare.
		Centre canadien de philanthropie - Organisme caritatif dont la mission est de promouvoir le rÃ´le et les intÃ©rÃªts du secteur pour le bÃ©nÃ©fice des collectivitÃ©s canadiennes.
		Common Wealth: Nonprofits, Philanthropy and Civil Society - Project of The American Prospect magazine, documenting the issues facing nonprofit organizations after September 11, 2001, features news bulletins, articles, and research reports.
	www.localadsearch.com /Society/Philanthropy (1050 words)

	Learning to Give - Lesson Plan - Philanthro What?
		After the students have finished graphing their responses, use the philanthropy board to inform them that the official class definition of philanthropy is private action for public good.
		Explore the importance and presence of voluntarism and philanthropy in America and examine the role of local, state, national, and international organizations such as the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and the Rotary.
		Define philanthropy to include giving and sharing; volunteering; and private individual action intended for the common good.
	learningtogive.org /lessons/unit21/lesson1.html (1024 words)

	Philanthropy: A Bibliography of Books Available in the MSU Libraries
		Although highly critical of foundations (he gives their work in the last century a C minus!), he nonetheless concludes that third sector philanthropy is and can be a viable instrument of social change.
		At the core of this volume is the study of two aspects of philanthropy: funding and volunteers--each essential to the survival of a foundation.
		Chapters examine the effect of education and religion on Hispanic philanthropy; describe the development, implementation, and results of a fundraising training program conducted in Hispanic nonprofits; and illustrate how Hispanic women are transforming the nonprofit sector and philanthropy.
	www.lib.msu.edu /harris23/grants/philbib.htm (9504 words)

	Philanthropy Home
		We believe that private philanthropy is of great value to society and a key objective of our work is to encourage and develop the field of philanthropy.
		The Urban Institute’s collaboration with the National Center for Charitable Statistics to build a comprehensive database on the nonprofit sector; analyze the scope, dimensions, and activities of the sector; and undertake and disseminate research that addresses the impact of public policies on nonprofit organizations.
		The Philanthropy Workshop West, which, through both classroom and field-based learning opportunities, teaches small groups of dedicated, early-stage philanthropists how to be strategic in and increase the impact of their philanthropy domestically and internationally; and
	www.hewlett.org /Programs/Philanthropy (712 words)

	Phi Delta Theta NYA - Philanthropy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		There are few better way to cultivate these principles than participating in various philanthropy events.
		That is why philanthropy is an integral part of Phi Delta Theta.
		Of course, not only does philanthropy serve the function of fostering the three cardinal principles, but it also helps portray the entire Greek community in a positive light to the surrounding community.
	www.phideltnya.org /philanthropy.php (500 words)

	Center on Philanthropy
		Effective philanthropy and nonprofit management are instrumental in creating and maintaining public confidence in the philanthropic traditions--voluntary association, voluntary giving, and voluntary action.
		The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University increases the understanding of philanthropy and improves its practice through programs in research, teaching, public service, and public affairs.
		The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University is a part of the IU School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis.
	www.philanthropy.iupui.edu (156 words)

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