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=Modern Philanthropy= | =Modern Philanthropy= | ||
In everyday usage, the term philanthropy often refers to [[fundraising]] and [[foundation]]s | In everyday usage, the term philanthropy often refers to [[fundraising]] and [[charitable foundation|foundation]]s | ||
==Andrew Carnegie== | ==Andrew Carnegie== | ||
One of the most powerful and paradoxical voices in modern philanthropy is Andrew Carnegie. | One of the most powerful and paradoxical voices in modern philanthropy is Andrew Carnegie. | ||
==Henry Clay Frick== | ==Henry Clay Frick== | ||
Revision as of 10:14, 26 December 2022
Philanthropy has several, related meanings. In the broadest sense it is action for the love (or good) of humankind. In a more narrow, instrumental sense, it can also refer to [financial foundations] and [fundraising] both of which are summed up with the phrase "private action for the public good".
Philanthropy in Ancient Greece
Medieval Philanthropy
Modern Philanthropy
In everyday usage, the term philanthropy often refers to fundraising and foundations
Andrew Carnegie
One of the most powerful and paradoxical voices in modern philanthropy is Andrew Carnegie.