Philanthropic
adjective
Giving money or help to people or causes.
The philanthropic woman donated a large sum of money to the local charity.
Often appears as...
- philanthropic efforts
- philanthropic organization
adjective
Showing a wish to improve the situation of others, especially by donating money to good causes.
His philanthropic gesture helped to start a community outreach programme.
Often appears as...
- philanthropic endeavors
- philanthropic initiative
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Giving money or help to people or causes.
The philanthropic woman donated a large sum of money to the local charity.
Often appears as...
- philanthropic efforts
- philanthropic organization
adjective
Showing a wish to improve the situation of others, especially by donating money to good causes.
His philanthropic gesture helped to start a community outreach programme.
Often appears as...
- philanthropic endeavors
- philanthropic initiative
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Non-profit Focus
Often used when referring to actions supporting non-profit and charity work, not just casual giving.
Her philanthropic work mostly involved non-profit organizations.
Pro Tip 2/3Large Scale
'Philanthropic' suggests significant support or aid, not small, everyday acts of kindness.
The philanthropic contributions by the millionaire made headlines.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
It carries a very positive meaning, implying noble intentions behind the actions.
He received an award for his philanthropic efforts in education.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-profit Focus
Often used when referring to actions supporting non-profit and charity work, not just casual giving.
Her philanthropic work mostly involved non-profit organizations.
Pro Tip 2/3Large Scale
'Philanthropic' suggests significant support or aid, not small, everyday acts of kindness.
The philanthropic contributions by the millionaire made headlines.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
It carries a very positive meaning, implying noble intentions behind the actions.
He received an award for his philanthropic efforts in education.
Pro Tip 1/3Non-profit Focus
Often used when referring to actions supporting non-profit and charity work, not just casual giving.
Her philanthropic work mostly involved non-profit organizations.
Pro Tip 2/3Large Scale
'Philanthropic' suggests significant support or aid, not small, everyday acts of kindness.
The philanthropic contributions by the millionaire made headlines.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
It carries a very positive meaning, implying noble intentions behind the actions.
He received an award for his philanthropic efforts in education.
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An ingenious proposal...
Token support will not cut it. And finally, conservation requires money. A lot of it. Governments in island and coastal nations may want to protect their waters, but often these nations have very high debt and can't afford to prioritize conservation. If we rely on philanthropic dollars alone to fund marine protection,
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How the pandemic will...
but there's so many causes out there. The way you're going to pick is you see somebody who's sick, you see somebody who's not getting social services. You see something that helps reduce racism. And you're very passionate, and so you give to that. And, of course, some philanthropic gifts won't work out.
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How we're using drones...
They're total heroes. Our team's mission is to deliver basic access to medicine to all seven billion people on the planet, no matter how hard it is to reach them. We often tell people about that mission, and they say, "That's so generous of you, it's so philanthropic."
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On positive psychology -...
work with haven't discovered this so we actually have people do something altruistic and do something fun and to contrast it and what you find is when you do something fun it has a square wave walk set when you do something philanthropic to help another person it
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The new era of positive...
so we actually have people do something altruistic and do something fun, and contrast it. And what you find is when you do something fun, it has a square wave walk set. When you do something philanthropic to help another person, it lasts and it lasts.
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How empowering women and...
We're too often ignored or silenced when we speak. We are too often passed over when plans are laid or investments made. According to one analysis, just 0.2 percent of philanthropic funds go specifically towards women and the environment,
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What are the most...
And that means we still spend a paltry amount on these nuclear nonproliferation, geoengineering, biorisk, artificial intelligence safety. All of these receive only a few tens of millions of dollars of philanthropic funding every year.
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What coronavirus means...
of his huge philanthropic contribution. And, I mean, that's awesome, but equally important, I was -- But it's not nearly enough. Exactly, and I'm -- It would be good to see more. I'm kind of dismayed, in a way,
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How America's public...
All right, just bear with me. Blacks were kept out -- you know, the whole slavery thing. With the help of philanthropic white people, they built their own schools. Separate but equal was OK.
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The First Ladies of...
philanthropic arts they were housewives who just supported their spouses or they were just present on state functions and I know that's not what you're doing now
Video examples
An ingenious proposal...
Token support will not cut it. And finally, conservation requires money. A lot of it. Governments in island and coastal nations may want to protect their waters, but often these nations have very high debt and can't afford to prioritize conservation. If we rely on philanthropic dollars alone to fund marine protection,
Video examples
How the pandemic will...
but there's so many causes out there. The way you're going to pick is you see somebody who's sick, you see somebody who's not getting social services. You see something that helps reduce racism. And you're very passionate, and so you give to that. And, of course, some philanthropic gifts won't work out.
Video examples
How we're using drones...
They're total heroes. Our team's mission is to deliver basic access to medicine to all seven billion people on the planet, no matter how hard it is to reach them. We often tell people about that mission, and they say, "That's so generous of you, it's so philanthropic."
Video examples
On positive psychology -...
work with haven't discovered this so we actually have people do something altruistic and do something fun and to contrast it and what you find is when you do something fun it has a square wave walk set when you do something philanthropic to help another person it
Video examples
The new era of positive...
so we actually have people do something altruistic and do something fun, and contrast it. And what you find is when you do something fun, it has a square wave walk set. When you do something philanthropic to help another person, it lasts and it lasts.
Video examples
How empowering women and...
We're too often ignored or silenced when we speak. We are too often passed over when plans are laid or investments made. According to one analysis, just 0.2 percent of philanthropic funds go specifically towards women and the environment,
Video examples
What are the most...
And that means we still spend a paltry amount on these nuclear nonproliferation, geoengineering, biorisk, artificial intelligence safety. All of these receive only a few tens of millions of dollars of philanthropic funding every year.
Video examples
What coronavirus means...
of his huge philanthropic contribution. And, I mean, that's awesome, but equally important, I was -- But it's not nearly enough. Exactly, and I'm -- It would be good to see more. I'm kind of dismayed, in a way,
Video examples
How America's public...
All right, just bear with me. Blacks were kept out -- you know, the whole slavery thing. With the help of philanthropic white people, they built their own schools. Separate but equal was OK.
Video examples
The First Ladies of...
philanthropic arts they were housewives who just supported their spouses or they were just present on state functions and I know that's not what you're doing now
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Reid Hoffman
American Businessman
I think I have a good track record, both in commercial investing and in philanthropic investing. I don't have any interest in creating a named foundation; I have an interest in really good impact for capital. I think I'm pretty good at doing it, so I'm going to apply myself to doing it in my lifetime.
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Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
American Businesswoman
My mother taught me that to maximize your philanthropic potential, you need to constantly challenge your capabilities and put yourself in situations that are not always comfortable. Through her example, I discovered that there is no more beautiful way to live a life than to live a life of service.
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LaTanya Richardson
American Actress
I have always been involved in some philanthropic work - growing up in the church, you always had to have a reasonable portion of service to the community and to people who have less, who need a helping hand. It's just something in my heart that I know needs to be done.
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Jacky Rosen
American Politician
What you realize when you work in the philanthropic world is that people aren't just numbers: they are families with real needs and you need to make your judgments with kindness and thoughtfulness in order to serve those needs.
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Rebecca Gayheart
American Actress
I definitely got my philanthropic genes from my mom and dad. They taught me from a very early age to always lend a helping hand to anyone in need, and I hope to raise my daughter to be a very kind and charitable person.
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Jorge M. Perez
American Businessman
You have to live life to the fullest. I don't want to slow down. I want the giving to be stepped up. So the older I get, the less I will be involved in the business side, the more in the philanthropic side.
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Patrick Schwarzenegger
American Actor
Fashion and wearing clothes is a daily routine for everybody. What better way to spread the word of giving back and philanthropic ways of life than to wear something that gives back to charity?
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Hansjorg Wyss
Swiss Businessman
I am very grateful for the opportunities I've had and feel I have a duty to repay my good fortune through philanthropic endeavors that expand the reach of human possibility and compassion.
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George Kaiser
American Businessman
Naming rights are a seductive philanthropic inducement, yet more anonymous operational support may better advance the charitable purpose.
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Jesse L. Martin
American Actor
If I get the chance to be philanthropic, I want to help kids and teachers.
Quote examples
Reid Hoffman
American Businessman
I think I have a good track record, both in commercial investing and in philanthropic investing. I don't have any interest in creating a named foundation; I have an interest in really good impact for capital. I think I'm pretty good at doing it, so I'm going to apply myself to doing it in my lifetime.
Quote examples
Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
American Businesswoman
My mother taught me that to maximize your philanthropic potential, you need to constantly challenge your capabilities and put yourself in situations that are not always comfortable. Through her example, I discovered that there is no more beautiful way to live a life than to live a life of service.
Quote examples
LaTanya Richardson
American Actress
I have always been involved in some philanthropic work - growing up in the church, you always had to have a reasonable portion of service to the community and to people who have less, who need a helping hand. It's just something in my heart that I know needs to be done.
Quote examples
Jacky Rosen
American Politician
What you realize when you work in the philanthropic world is that people aren't just numbers: they are families with real needs and you need to make your judgments with kindness and thoughtfulness in order to serve those needs.
Quote examples
Rebecca Gayheart
American Actress
I definitely got my philanthropic genes from my mom and dad. They taught me from a very early age to always lend a helping hand to anyone in need, and I hope to raise my daughter to be a very kind and charitable person.
Quote examples
Jorge M. Perez
American Businessman
You have to live life to the fullest. I don't want to slow down. I want the giving to be stepped up. So the older I get, the less I will be involved in the business side, the more in the philanthropic side.
Quote examples
Patrick Schwarzenegger
American Actor
Fashion and wearing clothes is a daily routine for everybody. What better way to spread the word of giving back and philanthropic ways of life than to wear something that gives back to charity?
Quote examples
Hansjorg Wyss
Swiss Businessman
I am very grateful for the opportunities I've had and feel I have a duty to repay my good fortune through philanthropic endeavors that expand the reach of human possibility and compassion.
Quote examples
George Kaiser
American Businessman
Naming rights are a seductive philanthropic inducement, yet more anonymous operational support may better advance the charitable purpose.
Quote examples
Jesse L. Martin
American Actor
If I get the chance to be philanthropic, I want to help kids and teachers.
Example 1 of 10
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