| Alliance |
(n) A union, relationship or connection by a common interest |
| Altruism |
(n) Selfless concern for the welfare of others – altruist (n), altruistic (adj.), altruistically (adv.) |
| Democratic values |
(n) A set of morals based upon major beliefs of a democracy and written in federal documents such as the Constitution |
| Faith-based charities |
(n) A religious organization whose purpose is to aid those in need |
| Foundation |
(n) An organization created from designated funds from which the income is distributed as grants to not-for-profit organizations or, in some cases, to people |
| Humanitarian |
(n) A person who is concerned for human welfare, especially through philanthropy |
| Independent sector |
(n) When discussing the nonprofit sector used to emphasize the important role these organizations play as a “third force” outside of the realm of government and private business |
| Infrastructure |
(n) An underlying base or foundation; the basic facilities needed for the functioning of a system |
| Non-profit sector |
(n) Any not-for-profit or tax-exempt organizations collectively that are specifically not associated with any government, government agency or commercial enterprise |
| Philanthropy |
(n) 1. The giving of one’s time, talent or treasure for the sake of another- or for the common good – Robert Payton, 2. Voluntary action for the public good -Robert Payton, 3. Voluntary giving, voluntary service, and voluntary association, primarily for the benefit of others – Robert Payton, 4. Giving and serving –Richard J. Bentley and Luana G. Nissan, 5. Active effort to promote human welfare, 6. A tradition, a spirit, and a sector of society – Maurice G. Gurin and Jon Van Til |
| Third sector |
(n) Independent sector, non-governmental, non-business sector |