Trident University International

Matthew Weber

PRS299

Capstone Project

Module 1

Case Assignment
 Connection, Collaboration, and Community

Philanthropy is a complex concept that reflects on the execution of programs or events

linked to the unselfish love of the group. Philanthropy does not have a unique meaning, but

despite this, one of the most significant social elements is the idea of philanthropy that helps

promote care, generosity, charity, and kindness towards others. Via philanthropy members of the

community cope with each other's needs, particularly when the need is greatest. Philanthropy is

also important in empowering the poorest community people to solve the challenges they face:

lack of food and access to clean water, hygiene, and education, giving them the ability to live a

healthy life. Philanthropy is a complex term to comprehend, though many capitals from all over

the globe were achieved. Today it is just for the "rich and famous" to become part of their altruist

work, but it still refers to all people who earn enough to enable them to better the lives of the

poor.

Philanthropy is Love for the Society

Many well-known individuals and affluent businesses are known for launching outreach

programs, developing events and services that seek to help those of fewer abilities achieve access

to basic human needs, such as sufficient food and drinking water, childcare, adequate medical

attention, and combating famine and sickness. Although all of these initiatives currently need

money, everyone, specifically by volunteering, can be interested in other ways. It remains a

philanthropic part of distributing old clothing and food to hospitals and promoting resources by

packaging relief materials.

Want to support more individuals in philanthropy. The desire to give the world a positive

influence is also a matter of Philanthropy. In recent decades, Philanthropy has been reborn, from
a traditionalist perspective as a billion-dollar project, according to Fulton (2007), by

democratizing philanthropy, allowing an ordinary citizen the chance to impact society. When

those interested in philanthropic efforts are the ones who tend to share with others that have less,

it's also a valuable way for people to contribute back to the city.

Uniquely, the public cannot have a complete understanding of philanthropy. Philanthropy does

not only address "giving money to the poor, it also addresses changes in the heading or services

that can benefit others. "Philanthropy is about giving, not just money, time and talent" (Fulton,

2007). Philanthropy may also help foster social initiatives, demonstrating that humanitarian

programs are necessary to improve the quality of life for many (Cady, 2015).

Philanthropy is for the Better Future of the World

Various issues and socioeconomic problems are rampant in the country. Children around

the world are now dying of malnutrition and illness. Nations continue to combat malnutrition and

drought, which affect their diet and drinking water supplies. When they access their schools,

many children already face appalling situations. It is well understood that many developing

countries are now faced with conditions of health that could potentially have been eliminated if

people had access to medical facilities. The planet is safer for them because of the contributions

of individuals or organizations to assist those who need to solve the challenges that hinder them.

It is also possible to integrate philanthropy into the profit-making activities of businesses

and companies. Next to generating profit and income in their organizations, many companies are

involved in developing services that would help a particular community of individuals. They can

build relationships with their customers and community members, and ultimately with the world,

through activities spearheaded by for-profit organizations. And as LaVine (2013) has said,
establishing ties starts with sincere relations with the consumers and seeks ways of contributing

to them.

Fulton (2007) has noted that the business does not only work with profit organizations. It

is not accurate. Online social efforts are also being made to encourage members of non-profit

organizations to communicate with other social workers and volunteers. Via this, individuals can

collaborate to achieve philanthropic virtues, and society can help to solve their own problems"

(Karlström et Ali., 2009).

According to Fulton (2007), the thing that needs to be searched at as a global

philanthropy industry is how it succeeds at reforming these old stereotypes, opening up

philanthropy, and getting it into line with it easily, in the long run. To put it simply, philanthropy

can be a fascinating philosophy that is hard to completely grasp but many of the concepts that

make the term more important and comprehensible are part of philanthropic programs.
 References

Cady, E. (2015, Sept 8). What is the Definition of Philanthropy? The Borgen Project. Retrieved

from https://borgenproject.org/what-is-the-definition-of-philanthropy/

Fulton, K. (2007). You are the future of philanthropy. Retrieved from

https://www.ted.com/talks/katherine_fulton_you_are_the_future_of_philanthropy

Karlström, M., Brown, P., Chaskin, R. & Richman, H. (2009). Embedded Philanthropy and the

Pursuit of Civic Engagement. The Foundation Review, 1(2): 51-64. DOI

10.4087/FOUNDATION REVIEW-D-09-00016

LaVine, L. (2013, Jun 26). The Power of Giving Back: How Community Involvement Can Boost

Your Bottom Line. Retrieved from https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/226974