Philanthropic Terms

Philanthropic Terms

1. Philanthropy:  the giving of one’s time, talent or treasure for the sake of another or for the common good

2. Character:  moral or ethical strength

3. Personal virtue:  morality, goodness or uprightness; a special type of goodness

4. Common good:  the wealth shared by the whole group of people

5. Altruism:  selfless concern for the welfare of others

6. Empathy:  identification with and understanding the feelings of another person

7. Humanitarian:  a person who is concerned for human welfare, especially through philanthropy

8. Pro-social behavior: helping, comforting, rescuing (in distressful situations), and care-giving (within the family)

9. Selflessness:  putting others’ needs before one’s own

10. Tolerance:  to recognize and respect the opinions and rights of others; to endure; to put up with; to suffer

11. Advocacy:  (v) To write, speak, or act in favor of or support—advocate

12. Nonprofit: (n) an organization whose income is not used for the benefit Organizations or private gain of stockholders, directors, or any other 
persons with an interest in the company.  The income is used to further the mission of the organization.