The famous aristocrat who wrote about "voluntary associations" being crucial in democratic societies. Tocqueville
Who is Tocqueville
100
What the Widow contributed in Mark 21:41-44
2 mites, or a farthing
100
Which of the following is NOT discussed in the essay "The Spirit of Philanthropy and the Soul of those who manage it?"
A) Elements of Charity
B) Presumptions of Philanthropy
C) Commandments for balancing the tensions between charitable traditions and philanthropic traditions
D) Rules for giving grants
What is D - Rules for Giving Grants
100
To declare or give away one's money or property by will.
What is a bequest
200
The founder of Taoism
Who is Lao Tzu?
200
The number of Americans for every 100,000 who serve as trustees of a foundation?
6
200
The University that Osceola McCarty donated her money to.
What is the University of Southern Mississippi?
200
TRUE OR FALSE?
According to Ylvisaker, the traditions of charity and philanthropy coexist without tension.
What is FALSE.
200
The author that questions whether we have "moved from flesh-and-blood giving to dispassionate and depersonalized philanthropy?"
Who is Ylvisaker
300
A ____ is best, when people barely know that he exists
What is a leader
300
The percentage of grant proposals that are turned down nationwide?
What is 90%
300
How much was the 1st Osceola McCarty Scholarship for?
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
What is $1,000
300
Philanthropy evolved out of the social, economic, and political transformations that have taken place in modern society.
TRUE OR FALSE?
What is TRUE
300
The year the Gospel of Wealth was written?
A) 1875
B) 1879
C) 1883
D) 1889
What is 1889
400
Fail to honor people, they ______ to honor you.
What is fail
400
The philanthropist who has played a "cool hand" in donating to various charities through his food company.
Who is Paul Newman
400
The grade in school that Osceola McCarty stopped going to school.
What is 6th grade
400
The theory of charity builds upon six elements. Which of the following is NOT one of these elements?
A) Altruism
B) Compassion & Empathy
C) Trust
D) A Quest for a better human condition, sometimes in its sense of perfection, reminiscent of the search for the Holy Grail.
What is C- Trust
400
Roughly 85% of his $44 billion dollar fortune, or $37.4 billion.
What is Warren Buffett's bequest to Bill and Melinda Gates.
500
Values, Goals, Financial, Needs of Others in the Community.
What are issues that should be taken into consideration in guiding family legacy giving, or giving in general.
500
Who is credited with starting the Ice Bucket Challenge?
Bonus: What is it raising money for?
Who is Peter Frates, a Bostonian diagnosed with ALS in March 2012.
ALS- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
500
Osceola McCarty spends most of her time __?
Reading her bible.
500
The theory of philanthropy builds upon 10 presumptions. Which of the following is NOT one of these presumptions?
A) A shift from gift to negotiated contract
B) Giving as a one-to-one human encounter in a microworld of personal relationships.
C) A search for consensus in approach & resolution
D) A bias in favor of excellence & a meritocratic elite
What is B - Giving as a one-to-one human encounter in a microworld of personal relationships.
500
Name 5 individuals who are members of Warren Buffett's "Giving Pledge" -the commitment to dedicate the majority of their wealth to philanthropy.
Who are:
Paul G. Allen
Michael Bloomberg
Richard & Joan Branson
George Lucas
Bill & Melinda Gates
Laura & John Arnold
Jeff Skill
Ted Turner
Mark Zuckerberg
David Rockefeller