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philanthropy - the process of giving away money to causes and nonprofit organizations, usually for a specific purpose and in an amount that is substantial enough to have an impact. >> PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, SOCIAL VENTURE PHILANTHROPY

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Development, philanthropy, charity.  You might be used to talking about project development, real estate development, or economic development, but in the nonprofit sector, development usually means fundraising.  The chief fundraiser is the Development Director.  Within development, there are specialized areas of fundraising such as corporate sponsorships, major donor development, special events, and government grants.  The term philanthropy describes monetary gift-giving, but don’t confuse it with development or charity.  Philanthropic giving refers to large contributions from individuals (philanthropists) or grants from private foundations that are intended to create measurable impact and strengthen an organization over the long term.  Please don’t use the word charity unless you are talking about giving away your old clothes.

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• Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors - "helps donors create thoughtful, effective philanthropy throughout the world."
  
  
  
• Arabella Philanthropic Investment Advisors - "works with philanthropists who care deeply about the causes they support and want their contributions to make a measurable difference."
  
  
  
• Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy - seeks to "strengthen the next generation of grantmakers, in order to advance effective social justice philanthropy."
  
  
  
• Future Leaders in Philanthropy (FLIP) - "dedicated to creating a community and a network where other future leaders can meet, learn, exchange ideas, and contribute to each other’s success."
  
  
  
• The Future of Philanthropy - Reports and resources "dedicated to understanding the whole spectrum of philanthropic giving" including "many new forms of community philanthropy where individuals come together to organize their giving."
  
  
  
• Global Philanthropy Forum - "brings together foundation leaders, individual donors, social investors, and agents of change to learn more about opportunities for international philanthropy."
  
  
  
• The Philanthropy Incubator at Indiana University - "provides an interactive learning experience for philanthropists – new, emerging and experienced – as well as professional advisors, wealth managers, and foundation professionals."
  
  
  
• Philanthropy Incubator Silicon Valley - a joint venture of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University and Community Foundation Silicon Valley, "helps people give their time, talents, and financial support with maximum impact" by offering "an array of learning opportunities and personalized consulting services for donors, foundation trustees and staff, professional advisors and their clients."
  
  
  
• Philanthropy Northwest (formerly the Pacific Northwest Grantmakers Forum) - a regional association of grantmakers serving five Northwest states (Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming) "committed to thoughtful and strategic philanthropy that strengthens communities and improves the quality of life for all." The Giving Practice - a nonprofit consulting service of Philanthropy Northwest affiliated with The Philanthropic Initiative.
  
  
  
• The Philanthropic Initiative - seeks to "increase the impact of philanthropy in society by working with donors to make their giving more strategic, effective and fulfilling; crafting creative and productive approaches to important social issues; inspiring and supporting others to become deeply engaged in philanthropic endeavors."