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What is Philanthropy?

 

phi-lan-thro-py
noun 1. the effort to increase the well-being of mankind,
as by charitable donations. 2. a charitable action or institution.

Giving satisfies a basic human purpose of lending resources to improve the condition of mankind. By giving to community, arts, educational, religious, and civic organizations we exercise our support for the goals, the people, and the purposes we believe in.

Philanthropy takes on many forms. It is caring and serving. It is our individual response to human needs; an opportunity to be involved.
 

Strategies for Giving
This section of our Web site gives individuals, business and others the start they need to plan their philanthropy.

 

Read more about giving:
  What are Grantmakers
  Trends in Philanthropy
  So You Want to Give
  Philanthropy Resources
  Northwest Giving Project
  Effective Philanthropy

 

 

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