Lesson 1:
Introduction to Music of the Civil Rights Era
Handout 1
Definitions of Philanthropy
- The giving of one’s time, talent or treasure for the sake of another or for the common good.
- Voluntary action for the public good.
- Voluntary giving, voluntary service, and voluntary association, primarily for the benefit of others.
- Giving and serving.
- Active effort to promote human welfare.
- A tradition, a spirit and a sector of society.