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Making a Name: Sample Philanthropy Resumes and Event Reports
Photo by Drazen Zigic Looking at sample philanthropy resumes can show you how people build a career in giving. You do not need to be a billionaire to make a difference. Dr. Susan Aurelia Gitelson proves this in her book Giving Is Not Just for the Very Rich....

Philanthropy in the World of Tech: Elon Musk to Sergey Brin
Photo by Zetong Li The idea of philanthropy in the tech world is powerful and growing. Today's tech billionaires are now using their vast wealth to try to solve the world's biggest problems. This new wave of philanthropy in the tech world is led by figures...

Corporate Philanthropy Jobs: Business Roles in Charity
Photo by DC Studio Many people want to help others, and they look for ways to make a difference in a way that has a real-world impact and that can help them with the bills and such. One great way to do this is through corporate philanthropy jobs. These are jobs...

Student Philanthropy Projects to Inspire Giving
Today's students hold more power than they realize. With creativity, passion, and a drive to change the world, young people are leading movements in sustainability, social justice, and community outreach. That is why student philanthropy projects are fast becoming one...

Personal Philanthropy: How to Make a Difference
When most people hear the phrase personal philanthropy, they imagine wealthy foundations, celebrities with global charities, or billionaires funding hospitals. But personal philanthropy is something far more accessible and far more empowering. It begins with ordinary...

What Is Social Philanthropy? Fostering Community and Societal Change
In a world where universal challenges have become insurmountable, one single concept seems to alter the manner in which people adapt to challenges: social philanthropy. So, what is social philanthropy? This is a powerful and empowering idea that giving is not...

Philanthropy Round: What to Expect in Sorority Recruitment
College offers different opportunities and experiences. For many women attending college, it’s the perfect time to join a sorority to meet lifelong friends and discover shared purpose. One of the most meaningful stages in the Philanthropy Round in Sorority Recruitment...

How Does Philanthropy Work? Insights into Effective Giving
Photo from freepik Many people think you need to be a billionaire to make a difference. But how does philanthropy work for regular people? The truth is, philanthropy work is not just for the very rich. In fact, the role of the individual in philanthropy is...

Community Philanthropy Ideas for Small Towns
Photo by DC Studio Everyone wants to live in a town that feels like home—a place where people look out for each other and work together. You do not need to be rich to make a big difference. This is the heart of community philanthropy. With a background rooted in...

Chief Philanthropy Officer: What You Need to Know
Photo from freepik Many organizations have a special leader called a chief philanthropy officer. This person is in charge of all the giving and fundraising work. Susan Aurelia Gitelson is a notable expert in philanthropy and philanthropic leadership and is often...
