what does philanthropic mean?

Answer 1

Philanthropy is the act of donating money, goods, time, or effort to support a charitable cause, usually over an extended period of time and in regard to a defined objective. In a more fundamental sense, philanthropy may encompass any altruistic activity which is intended to promote good or improve human quality of life. Someone who is well known for practicing philanthropy may sometimes be called a philanthropist. Although such individuals are often very wealthy, people may nevertheless perform philanthropic acts without possessing great wealth.Some notabe philanthropists are Rockefeller, Carnegie, and Gates.

Philanthropy is a major source of income for artistic, musical, religious, and humanitarian causes, as well as educational institutions ranging from schools to universities.

Answer 2

it means someone who helps others an example would be warren buffet who donated his billion dollar fortune to bill gates... rich ppl r philanthropic

Answer 3

Altruistic. Charitable.

Answer 4

This is a Greek word.ΦΙΛΑΝΘΡΩΠΟΣ Philos means friend and Anthropos means human.So the exact meaning is friend of the human being

Answer 5

A person who can't stop helping others. Even to the point of depriving himself.

Answer 6

It means you are making too much money and feel guilty enough about it to give some away.

Answer 7

it means charitable

like all the old business guys...Rockefellar, Carnegie etc ...they were great businessmen...didn't care about the little companies

but they also gave away money to different organizations

Answer 8

john lennon was into philanthropy. its charity for the comunity. Like how oprah helps out in africa and katrina, or how the beatles were about peace. wow im 14 and know that! im proud of myself.

Answer 9

good-dooer. Person who helps others.