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Using Guidestar as a source, young people identify three nonprofits and their mission statements. ...
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Unit: Living In a Community
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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 and Children Who Are Homeless
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6
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Students examine the intent and reality of the orphan train and discuss whether it was an effective solution to child homelessness. They write and speak about the traits of someone who takes action for others and civil society. ...
Unit: Generosity of Spirit Folktales
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Learners will investigate the type of folklore known as folktales. They will understand their origins and purposes, and describe different types of folktales. Because many folktales reveal a character making some sort of a sacrifice on behalf of others, learners will find that such selflessness...
Unit: Role of Philanthropy in an Ever Changing World (The)
Grades:
6
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8
The purpose of this lesson is for students to develop an understanding of Philanthropy.
Unit: Recognizing Philanthropy in Our Community (8th Grade)
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6
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Students describe the characteristics of someone who helps their community and relate those qualities to the definition of philanthropy. They research individuals or organizations in their community who do voluntary or philanthropic work and send them thank-you letters or invitations to a...
Unit: Exploring Philanthropic Motivations (8th Grade)
Grades:
6
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8
Students learn about and discuss the motivations for giving. They apply these motivations to their own lives and to the goal of addressing poverty, hunger, and homelessness.
Unit: ECHO, ECHO, ECHO—Each Can Help Others
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6
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8
Students define philanthropy as giving time, talent, or treasure for the common good. They learn about community philanthropy and make a presentation persuading others to act philanthropically in a specific way (volunteering, contributing to a nonprofit, or...
Unit: Philanthropy 101 Course of The Westminster Schools
Grades:
11
12
To help students understand the legal aspects of a 501(c)(3) organization and how they differ from other organizations.
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Unit: Humans and Nature Flourishing Together
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Using the inspiration of Amanda Gorman’s poem “Earthrise,” participants consider what it means to act in ways that honor the Earth. Individuals identify and publicly commit to take action that works to help humans and nature flourish together....