To acquaint students with the vocabulary and basic tools of accounting principles necessary for all nonprofits.

Enable students to methodically assess their choice of philanthropic giving and decide where to make a $500 donation.

To introduce students to the grantmaking process (through a Harvard Business School case study) using all of the concepts learned in class this semester.

To introduce students to a variety of specific nonprofits and their representatives who address topics such as the organization's mission, financial support, and work.  

To introduce students to organizations that focus on international and global problems, rather than local or national concerns.

Note: This specific lesson involves CARE, an international organization located in Atlanta where the Philanthropy 101 course was developed. We encourage other schools to identify an international nonprofit located in their community.

To help students assess the effectiveness of charitable organizations and decide on their own financial contributions.

To continue the study of philanthropist John D. Rockefeller’s influence on American culture.

To help students understand the language of private foundations, their unique terms, and specific definitions. Furthermore, to help students learn the specific rules and regulations governing private foundations that help foundations stay in compliance with IRS regulations. Finally, to help students communicate more effectively within the philanthropic community. 

To introduce students to the harsh realities of modern-day slavery. 

Purpose: To share with students how a successful local nonprofit was formed and how laws have been changed as a result of its advocacy work. In the case of Road Safe America, the nonprofit's advocacy work affected laws dealing with the trucking industry.