philanthropy

altruism

Prioritizing others' wellbeing

• compassionConcern for others' distress
• goodwillKindly, generous spirit
• magnanimityGenerous, noble spirit

kindness · empathy · humanity · generosity · selflessness · charity · grace · mercy · caring · warmth

foundation

Underlying support structure

• nonprofitOrganization serving public good
• NGOIndependent charitable organization
• 501(c)(3)Nonprofit tax classification

trust · charity · endowment · fund · institute · consortium · grantmaker · private foundation · public charity · donor-advised fund

donation

Voluntary charitable gift

• contributionSomething given to help
• giftItem given freely
• bequestGift left by will

legacy · tithing · almsgiving · benefaction · grant · endowment · pledge · offering · tithe · charitable giving

benefactor

One who gives aid

• donorOne who contributes freely
• patronRegular supporter or customer
• sponsorFunder of activities

grantee · trustee · steward · volunteer · almsgiver · contributor · supporter · backer · Rockefeller · Carnegie

aid

Support given freely

• reliefEasing of distress
• developmentProgress toward maturity
• refugeesPeople seeking safety elsewhere

disaster response · crisis · volunteer · shelter · food security · healthcare · education · sanitation · peacekeeping · human rights

gala

Festive formal occasion

• campaignOrganized effort toward goal
• telethonExtended charity broadcast
• raffleLottery for prizes

auction · benefit · drive · appeal · crowdfunding · capital campaign · annual fund · pledge drive · charity ball · silent auction

advocacy

Pleading for a cause

• activismDirect effort for reform
• empowermentGaining authority or confidence
• equityImpartial treatment or ownership value

inclusion · reform · grassroots · outreach · community development · social change · impact · civil rights · equality · justice

• high societygossip, socialites, socialite, aristocrats, aristocrat
• Volunteeringvolunteer, volunteering, volunteer hours, unpaid work, volunteer coordinators
• Social Reformabolitionism, prohibition, anti-slavery, moral reform, reform movement
• Victorian IdeasVictorianism, Darwinism, social Darwinism, evolution, natural selection
• Jewish charitygemilut chasadim, alms, charitable giving, tikkun olam, loving-kindness
• philanthropydonations, charity work, donate, give, giving