Today, 200 people joined together to donate 2,700 pounds of canned goods to a food pantry. I like to think we are all philanthropists. Don’t you?
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Charity or Bribery?
The problem I am having is in reading this article about a wealthy individual challenging the general public to donate to a crowdfunding campaign raising funds for veteran’s charities. Now this in and of itself is wonderful, but the problem is the author is only a potential philanthropist because of an added stipulation of giving if Donald Trump releases his tax returns by October 19. This condition would never be used by professional fundraisers.
Our code of ethics don’t allow us to turn philanthropy into a form of bribery.
Philanthropy’s Requirements
Philanthropy literally means the love of humanity. Specifically, nourishing and enhancing what it means to be human.
Call Merriam!: Redefining “Philanthropist”
It can’t be for just a select few wealthy individuals. It can’t be an exclusive club to join that shows “you’ve made it.” It’s more than that.