Philanthropy Spotlight: Andrus Family Fund
Launched in 2000, the Andrus Family Fund aims to nurture fair and sustainable change for vulnerable youth in the United States, through the support of organizations that advance social justice and improved outcomes for these populations. The mission of the Andrus Fund...
Teach Your Family The Meaning Of Giving With These Tips by Richard Abbe
For many people, giving of their time, money, and goodwill is an essential aspect of leading a well-rounded life. In some cases, such persons seek to inspire family members to share the same benevolent philosophies. Perform this task easier by practicing the following...
What Philanthropy Looks Like Over the Holidays by Richard Abbe
The holidays are a time marked by generosity and altruism, and they can serve as an excellent opportunity for philanthropists to thrive. Of course, one does not have to be a millionaire or CEO in order to embrace the philanthropic spirit and contribute to a meaningful...
The Evolution of Philanthropy
The evolution of the word philanthropy dates back over 2,500 years to the fifth century BC, when the ancient Greeks first used the term in the myth Prometheus Bound. When Zeus threatens to destroy mankind, Prometheus shows his humanity-loving character, or “philanthropos tropos” by gifting humans with two things: fire and hope. This leads to optimism and an improvement over the human condition. There are two parts to the word philanthropos: “philos”, meaning to care for; and “anthropos,” meaning human being.
3 Things You Should Know About Environmental Philanthropy
Traditionally, philanthropic endeavors have generally involved finding ways to improve the human condition, whereas environmental philanthropy focuses on ways in which the natural world impacts human health. Some examples of environmental philanthropy might include...
What Is Your Family Philanthropy?
Many families are eager to make their mark on the world and create a legacy to pass down generation after generation. When it comes to philanthropists, they put their stamp on issues they care deeply about, such as protecting endangered species, feeding the hungry, or...
Philanthropy: A Look at the Milennial Vision
It's no secret that Millennials are often harshly criticized and labeled as snowflakes, spoiled youngsters, etc. They are, of course, the generation of young people who were born between 1981 to 1996. In 2019, this would include the ages of 23 to 38. It would be fair...
3 Ways That Giving Makes You Richer
In the 1980s a movie called "Brewster's Millions" showed just how difficult it is to give away money. The premise of the movie was that to inherit $300 million, the main character had to give away $30 million in 30 days. The problem was that the harder he tried to...
Teach Your Children How To Give Back
Learning to give rather than receive is a valuable lesson. Parents who teach their children such a valuable concept often enrich their lives and encourage them to be better people. This brief blog highlights several ways in which adults can educate their children on...
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