philanthropism
Love of mankind
Philanthropism is the practice or philosophy of charitable giving and benevolent action toward others.
The term emphasizes philanthropy as a systematic approach or movement rather than individual acts: His philanthropism extended beyond writing checks to hands-on community work.
The word is uncommon; philanthropy serves most contexts.
Voluntary charitable gift
- endowmentPermanent donated fund
- contributionSomething given to help
- benefactionCharitable gift or deed
- bequestGift left by will
legacy · grant · gift · pledge · largesse · patronage · sponsorship · funding
Prioritizing others' wellbeing
- selflessnessPrioritizing others over oneself
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- empathySharing another's emotions
- goodwillKindly, generous spirit
benevolence · humaneness · magnanimity · kindness · charity · caring · warmheartedness · solicitude
Support given freely
- reliefEasing of distress
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- refugeesPeople seeking safety elsewhere
- disaster responseOrganized aid after catastrophe
poverty alleviation · healthcare · education · shelter · food security · clean water · sanitation · peacekeeping
Underlying support structure
- NGOIndependent charitable organization
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
- charityVoluntary aid for others
- trustConfidence in another
endowment fund · Red Cross · UNICEF · Oxfam · Gates Foundation · Rockefeller · Carnegie · donor network
Unpaid community assistance
- serviceAid or maintenance
- advocacyPleading for a cause
- outreachProactive community assistance
- fundraisingSoliciting money for organizations
grantmaking · stewardship · mentorship · community service · social work · charitable work · relief work · campaigning
donation
Voluntary charitable gift
- endowmentPermanent donated fund
- contributionSomething given to help
- benefactionCharitable gift or deed
bequest · legacy · grant · gift · pledge · largesse · patronage · sponsorship · funding · tithe
altruism
Prioritizing others' wellbeing
- selflessnessPrioritizing others over oneself
- compassionConcern for others' distress
- empathySharing another's emotions
goodwill · benevolence · humaneness · magnanimity · kindness · charity · caring · warmheartedness · solicitude · generosity
aid
Support given freely
- reliefEasing of distress
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- refugeesPeople seeking safety elsewhere
disaster response · poverty alleviation · healthcare · education · shelter · food security · clean water · sanitation · peacekeeping · human rights
foundation
Underlying support structure
- NGOIndependent charitable organization
- nonprofitOrganization serving public good
- charityVoluntary aid for others
trust · endowment fund · Red Cross · UNICEF · Oxfam · Gates Foundation · Rockefeller · Carnegie · donor network
volunteerism
Unpaid community assistance
fundraising · grantmaking · stewardship · mentorship · community service · social work · charitable work · relief work · campaigning · mobilization
philanthropismgreed
Excessive desire for wealth
avarice · miserliness · hoarding · exploitation · rapacity
philanthropismselfishness
Excessive concern for oneself
egoism · self-interest · narcissism · egotism · self-centeredness
- philanthropic fundsMoney for benevolent causes
- philanthropic foundationOrganization distributing wealth for good
- philanthropic effortsGenerosity toward public welfare
- philanthropic workGiving to benefit others
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