philanthropy

  • 31philanthropy — phi•lan•thro•py [[t]fɪˈlæn θrə pi[/t]] n. pl. pies 1) altruistic concern for human beings, esp. as manifested by donations of money, property, or work to needy persons or to institutions advancing human welfare 2) a philanthropic act or donation… …

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  • 32philanthropy — /fəˈlænθrəpi / (say fuh lanthruhpee) noun (plural philanthropies) 1. love of humankind, especially as manifested in deeds of practical beneficence. 2. a philanthropic action, work, institution, or the like. {Late Latin philanthrōpia, from Greek} …

  • 33philanthropy — Acts or gifts prompted by good will or kind feeling. Not necessarily the equivalent of charity. 15 Am J2d Char § 61 …

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  • 34philanthropy — see PHILOSOPHY …

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  • 35philanthropy — n. 1 a love of mankind. 2 practical benevolence, esp. charity on a large scale. Derivatives: philanthropism n. philanthropist n. philanthropize v.tr. & intr. (also ise). Etymology: LL philanthropia f. Gk philanthropia (as PHILANTHROPE) …

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  • 36philanthropy, Christian —  Филантропия христианская …

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  • 37Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy — The Committee Encouraging Corporate Philanthropy (CECP) is the only international forum of business leaders focused on increasing the level and quality of corporate philanthropy. Membership includes more than 180 global CEOs and chairpersons of… …

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  • 38Youth philanthropy — is the donation of time, energy or resources, including money, by children and youth towards philanthropic causes. According to one study, youth philanthropy is, at the broadest level, youth giving of their time, talents and treasure. [Cierlak… …

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  • 39Metal Gear Solid: Philanthropy — Film logo Directed by Giacomo Talamini Written by Giacomo Talamini …

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  • 40The Chronicle of Philanthropy — is a biweekly newspaper that covers the nonprofit world. Based in Washington, DC, it is the top news source for charity leaders, foundation executives, fund raisers, and other people involved in philanthropy. It is owned by The Chronicle of… …

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