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Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to demonstrate to the learners that everyone has a responsibility to be good stewards of the land. They will gain a deeper understanding of volunteering and the opportunity cost involved.
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Unit: Women in Philanthropy
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Grades:
9
10
11
12
The purpose of this lesson is to show that philanthropy is a diverse American tradition. Students will focus on the philanthropy of Madam C. J. Walker, successful African American business woman, who supported many causes with the profits of her business. They consider how they themselves...
Unit: Philanthropy—The Big Picture
Grades:
3
4
5
This lesson will emphasize how business and government define philanthropy within their organizations. This will explain the effects on citizens.
Unit: Hands On Philanthropy: A High School Course at Kentucky Country Day School
Grades:
11
12
To bring awareness to the importance of partnerships between nonprofit organizations, businesses, and government agencies and how they can work together.
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Unit: Living In a Community
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Grades:
K
1
2
Students learn that the community has four sectors: business, government, nonprofit and family. The students take a walk through a central business district in their local community and identify which sector funds or is represented by different buildings, business, parks and so on.
Unit: Philanthropy, You, and Your World
Grades:
6
7
8
The purpose of this lesson is to develop an appreciation for the importance of follow-up letters.
Unit: Save a Drop For Me
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Grades:
6
7
8
Learners will become familiar with business, governmental, nonprofit and/or individual efforts to keep our water supply clean and promote the common good. Through art they will illustrate techniques for water conservation that everyone can use.
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To introduce students to the grantmaking process (through a Harvard Business School case study) using all of the concepts learned in class this semester....
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Unit: Social Action Project (The)
Grades:
6
7
8
The students will write a business letter to the service professional organization they have chosen requesting information about the organization and its cause. This information will be the foundation for the research paper each student will write.
Unit: Philanthropy Is Everywhere
Grades:
3
4
5
Students will describe career opportunities in the nonprofit sector.