Although the roman empire is often seen as harsh and unforgiving, an element of philanthropy did exist in the ancient world. As heirs, conquerors, and unconscious emulators of the Greeks, the Romans assumed more regulation of what thee greek called philanthropia and...
The people of the ancient Meditteranean region are owed a lot of credit for the modern definition of philanthropy. Dating all the way back to third-millennium B.C.E, Babylonian rulers decreed certain punishments to those who took advantage of the weak. Those...
England in the 19th century was, in many ways, a dark place. Society was not particularly fond of or kind to the poor and displaced. Not many citizens felt moved to help those in need, which allowed for those who did, to stand out all the more brightly among the dark...
When it comes to philanthropy, people have diverse opinions. Should companies always help, no matter what? Is it better to wait for financial comfort first? Do we even have to consider it? The business culture is the force that moves every company that no-one sees....
Businesses and nonprofit organizations are now working closely together. Many companies strive to promote philanthropy in as many ways as they can. Employees are encouraged to volunteer on the side, entrepreneurs are hosting fundraisers and a lot of money is being...
Non-profits have gained a great deal of knowledge from their for-profit peers when it comes to the effective use of technology. However, nonprofits can’t always mimic for-profit strategies. Campaigns that rely on social media can sometimes backfire and...
