I was a very paternalistic philanthropist and felt that you should give all of your money away when you are alive. I also wrote the Gospel of Wealth outlining what I think are the best causes to support as a philanthropist.
Who is Andrew Carnegie?
Which form is used for the annual return of organizations exempt from income tax?
What is a Form 990?
Writing thank you notes after someone makes a gift is a form of ___________.
What is Stewardship?
Document submitted by a nonprofit in hopes of receiving funding for a program or project.
What is a proposal?
The average donor is from this generation.
What is the boomer generation?
I was a French political thinker who wrote Democracy in America and observed volunteerism in American culture.
Who is Alexis de Tocqueville?
This country has the highest level of philanthropic activity in the world.
What is the United States?
The 5 "T's" of Philanthropy?
Time, Talent, Treasure, Testimony, Ties
This is the term for the in-person or virtual meeting that grantmakers conduct to assess a potential grantee's organization, its operations, and its project before awarding funds.
What is a site visit?
This type of charitable giving vehicle allows donors to contribute assets, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to qualified charities over time.
What is a donor advised fund?
I started the Hull House and had a very "hands-on" philosophy philanthropy.
Who is Jane Addams?
A fund that is made up of gifts and bequests that are subject to a requirement that the principal be maintained intact and invested to create a source of income for an organization
What is an Endowment!
Over $100 million was given on this platform to support Victims of the LA Wildfires last week.
What is GoFundMe?
This foundation has the largest amount of assets in the world.
According to GivingUSA, this is the type of nonprofit to receive the most amount of funding in 2023.
What are religious organizations?
I was known for collective voluntary action (the Junto Club). I created the first subscription library and volunteer fire company. I was the first person to use “matching grants” to raise money and with it we established a city hospital.
Who is Benjamin Franklin?
Type of accounting when income is not counted until cash (or a check) is actually received, and expenses are not counted until they are actually paid.
What is Cash Method?
This is the stage of a Capital Campaign that happens before the public phase where many major gifts are made.
What is the Silence Phase?
This approach to grantmaking focuses on building long-term relationships with grantees, prioritizing transparency, flexibility, and support for organizational capacity rather than simply providing financial resources.
What is Trust-Based Philanthropy?
This term describes a situation where the founder of a nonprofit struggles to relinquish control, often resulting in challenges to governance, leadership transitions, and organizational growth.
What is Founders Syndrome?
I am a businessman from Indiana who became one of the world's richest people through my company, Cummins Inc. My philanthropic efforts focus on education, leadership, and community development in both the U.S. and abroad.
Who is J. Irwin Miller?
What’s the monetary value of philanthropy in America?
What is "trillions"?
This fundraising model, based on psychological principles, involves appealing to potential donors by highlighting the urgency and the impact of their contribution on a specific, time-sensitive need, often associated with disaster relief or crisis situations.
What is a case for support?
This percentage was given by foundations in 2023, according to GivingUSA.
What is 19%?
This Supreme Court case was the beginning of the legal framework for nonprofits.
What is Dartmouth vs Woodard?