philanthropy
Definition
A Greek term which directly translated means "love of mankind." Philanthropy is an idea, event, or action that is done to better humanity and usually involves some sacrifice as opposed to being done for a profit motive. Acts of philanthropy include donating money to a charity, volunteering at a local shelter, or raising money to donate to cancer research.
philanthropy is in the Economics, Politics, & Society and Entrepreneurship, Management, & Leadership subjects.
philanthropy appears in the definitions of the following terms: voluntary organization and cause related marketing
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