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These papers connect concepts, people, and organizations to philanthropy and civil society. Written by graduate students, they are appropriate for teens and adults interested in learning more about the history and role of philanthropy. Add key terms and topics of interest to narrow the search.

Service Learning Fair 2014 by Friends' Central School is licenced under CC BY 2.0

These papers are related to advocacy and communication about philanthropy or how communication impacts social action. Written by graduate students, they are appropriate for teens and adults interested in learning more about the history and role of philanthropy. Add key terms and topics of interest to narrow the search.

National Advocate for Children Speaks Out in Connecticut by CT Senate Democrats is licenced under CC BY 2.0

These papers connect the themes of democracy and philanthropy. Written by graduate students, they are appropriate for teens and adults interested in learning more about the history and role of philanthropy. Add key terms and topics of interest to narrow the search.

Creative Company Conference 2011 by Sebastiaan ter Burg is licenced under CC BY 2.0

Tithing
Generally defined as a tenth of the fruits of one's labor owed to God in recognition and thankfulness, tithes are traditionally paid to one's religious institution.

Religious Basis for Charitable Giving
Many religious faiths encourage charitable activity by its members. Although the reasoning and origin varies from one group to another, numerous similarities emerge as the basis for charitable giving.

Charity
Traces charity back to the 4th Century roots of "agape," translating love for mankind to a concern for their welfare.

A New Horizon by Images Improbables is licenced under CC BY 2.0

These papers cover the people and organizations engaged in the philanthropic work of communities. Written by graduate students, they are appropriate for teens and adults interested in learning more about the history and role of philanthropy. Add key terms and topics of interest to narrow the search.

Read papers from a variety of perspectives, people, organizations, and concepts of philanthropy. Written by graduate students, they are appropriate for teens and adults interested in learning more about the history and role of philanthropy. Add key terms and topics of interest to narrow the search.

These papers are related to environmental advocacy and people and organizations concerned with environmental stewardship and action. Written by graduate students, they are appropriate for teens and adults interested in learning more about the history and role of philanthropy. Add key terms and topics of interest to narrow the search.

These papers address financial concepts, people, and organizations related to philanthropy and civil society. Written by graduate students, they are appropriate for teens and adults interested in learning more about the history and role of philanthropy. Add key terms and topics of interest to narrow the search.

These papers are about philanthropic concepts, people, and organizations concerned with equity and fairness. Written by graduate students, they are appropriate for teens and adults interested in learning more about the history and role of philanthropy. Add key terms and topics of interest to narrow the search.

These papers are about globally philanthropic concepts, people, and organizations. Written by graduate students, they are appropriate for teens and adults interested in learning more about the history and role of philanthropy. Add key terms and topics of interest to narrow the search.