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philanthropy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | philanthropic gift |
| Type of | aid, assistance, economic aid, economic assistance, financial aid, financial assistance |
| Derivation | philanthropic, philanthropist |
Examples of philanthropy
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He found he disliked working in the family business and focused on philanthropy.
From the bloomberg.com
Firms in other, dirtier industries may not compare against philanthropy so well.
From the economist.com
Ms. Giddens says wealth managers still need to take philanthropy more seriously.
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There are, however, significant challenges facing this new type of philanthropy.
From the unionsquareventures.com
It wasn't the most auspicious time, she was warned, to branch into philanthropy.
From the bloomberg.com
The California Endowment, a health philanthropy, provided a grant for the forum.
From the sacbee.com
Dewey's approach is radically different from the traditional philanthropy model.
From the statesman.com
If you enjoy philanthropy coverage, you should read about the Forbes 400 Summit.
From the forbes.com
Society is fortunate that hordes of social climbers strive through philanthropy.
From the washingtonpost.com
- Voluntary promotion of human welfare
- (philanthropic) beneficent: generous in assistance to the poor; "a benevolent contributor"; "eleemosynary relief"; "philanthropic contributions"
- (philanthropist) someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being
- (The Philanthropist) The Philanthropist is a quarterly academic journal devoted to the legal, management and accounting issues facing charitable and not-for-profit organizations in Canada. ...
- (The Philanthropist (Cincinnati, Ohio)) The Philanthropist was an abolitionist newspaper printed in Cincinnati, Ohio starting in 1836, edited by James G. Birney and published by a printer named Achilles Pugh for the Ohio chapter of the Anti-Slavery Society.
- (The Philanthropist (TV series)) The Philanthropist is an American action drama series that premiered on NBC on Wednesday, June 24, 2009. The program is a limited summer series, principally filmed in South Africa. It opened to strong ratings, but saw a drop in viewers in subsequent weeks. ...
- (philanthropist) A person who loves mankind (the human race) in general; A very generous person or institution
- (PHILANTHROPIC) Dispensing or receiving aid from funds set aside for humanitarian purpose (e.g. a foundation).
- (philanthropist) a person, especially a wealthy one, who is interested in the general human welfare, especially as shown in large-scale gifts to charities.
