AEF Part 2: Contemporary Dynamics Of Fundraising

Question 1

Define philanthropy

Answer 1

Philanthropy comes from the Greek meaning love of humankind. Philanthropy is purposeful in both action and intention, seeking to improve the human condition and contribute to democracy to pluralism, community, and championing peoples rights.

Philanthropy is a social action that addresses human and civic mean. Philanthropy improves the welfare of others and in doing so improves one’s on life, providing multiple pathways for change and improvement.

Question 2

Motivators for philanthropic activities

Answer 2

Love of other persons, the beautiful, the good, the divine and wisdom, personal excellence, civic, virtue, or morality, rational, thinking, and understanding, moral sentiment, and goodwill, the pleasures of social interaction 

Question 3

Seven roles of philanthropy

Answer 3

Reducing human suffering, enhancing human potential, promoting equity injustice, building community, providing human fulfillment, supporting experimentation and change, and fostering pluralism 

Question 5

Digital Literacy

Answer 5

The ability to use information and communication technologies to find, evaluate, create, and communicate information, requiring both cognitive and technical skills.