Environment

Environmental philanthropy refers to the giving of time and money in support of environmental issues through environmental nongovernmental organizations. Many governments, while nominally addressing the issue of climate change are, by their nature, focussed on the short term solutions and often don’t look at the wider picture. Philanthropy is ideally placed to help address these […]

Cultural Preservation

Cultural preservation includes documenting and studying languages; preserving and restoring historic relics significant to a culture or heritage; and encouraging the preservation and use of indigenous or tribal languages and rituals. Several non-profits are working towards cultural preservation, language, monuments, and heritage, all of which cannot be done without the contribution of philanthropists and like-minded […]

The Power of Collaboration

This motivation to collaborate stems from the belief that philanthropy is not just for the wealthy, and that it provides a way to feel connected to and learn from others whose life circumstances may be quite different than their own. Some come together in peer learning networks around a particular cause; others combine their money […]

Relationship Between Donor and Donee

A community-based organisation or a non-profit organisation is more likely to be closer to the communities, its development issues and have a deeper understanding about the types of interventions that are required. The ultimate beneficiaries of the grant, or the community directly affected, have assets, knowledge and resources that can be identified and mobilized. They […]

Types of Philanthropy

There are many different ways to be a philanthropist and the style or approach to philanthropy is a very individual one. In recent years, the study and practice of philanthropy has grown rapidly and there is now a great deal of literature, and supporting professionals, which deal with various options. Here are just a few […]