Philanthropy
Philanthropy has several, related meanings. In the broadest sense it is action for the love (or good) of humankind. In a more narrow, instrumental sense, it can also refer to [financial foundations] and [fundraising] both of which are summed up with the phrase "private action for the public good".
Philanthropy in Ancient Greece
Medieval Philanthropy
Philanthropy in all of its various meanings and manifestations was an important component of medieval European culture, religion and economy.
Modern Philanthropy
In everyday usage, the term philanthropy often refers to fundraising and foundations
Andrew Carnegie
One of the most powerful and paradoxical voices in modern philanthropy is Andrew Carnegie.
Henry Clay Frick
Bill and Melinda Gates
Laurene Powell Jobs
The widow of Steve Jobs, co-founder and former CEO of Apple Inc., Ms. Powell Jobs manages the Steve Jobs Trust and has established a distinctive record of philanthropy.