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Participants learn about different types of foundations and how they work toward improving the common good.
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Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
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To continue the study of philanthropist John D. Rockefeller’s influence on American culture.
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To give students time to reflect on the course of study each week and to encourage them to begin thinking of how to best make a monetary donation to an effective organization.
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To continue the study of philanthropist Andrew Carnegie’s influence on American culture.
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An annual speaker introduces students to those in the greater community who are recognized for their philanthropic contributions to society.
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To introduce students to Andrew Carnegie as one of the outstanding early philanthropists of the United States.
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To introduce students to the concept of philanthropy and have them begin thinking about how they can be intentional about their giving of money and time. Students explore issues and identify an issue about which they are passionate; they get to know different types of nonprofit...
Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
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11
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To help students understand topics related to grantmaking and philanthropy through the experiences and perspectives of members of local philanthropic organizations.
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Unit: Advise and Consent
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Participants identify and compare the different roles of the four sectors of the economy (government, business, nonprofit, and family). They identify which sector does what and observe how they approach differently the sometimes overlapping responsibilities....
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Now familiar with how a community foundation serves the community, the learners form a Youth Advisory Committee and use parliamentary procedure to conduct business.