Some material on
the History of Philanthropy
on the AFP website under Nat. Phil. Day
Dates
Quotes
From SOFII
From Movie Mondays
Other web resources
History
Philanthropic fundraising has existed for many thousands of years. In
classical Greece and Rome, citizens raised money to build huge amphitheaters,
provide feasts for all citizens, and have Olympic-style games. Religious fund
raising can be seen in all religions. In Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, and
Confucianism money was raised to build places of worship and care for the poor.
In America, fundraising is seen throughout history. During wars, Americans
promoted campaigns, events designed to raise a specific amount of money to be
used towards an immediate problem. These campaigns raised money for war
veterans, for orphans of soldiers, and to provide relief to families without
food and shelter.
Also here
Historic Roots
While philanthropy has deep roots in the history of man, international
philanthropy did not truly emerge until international travel became available.
Beginning with the industrial revolution, the airplane and man's desire to help
those in need, philanthropy grew to become one of the backbones of
international trade, communications and development. The Industrial Revolution occurred late in the 1800s in Britain and early in the 1900s in the United States. The industrial revolution brought the world all types of new machinery, textiles, coal, steel and new modes of travel. The world became smaller in a significantly short amount of time; nations communicated by telephone, http://learningtogive.org/papers/paper30.html
Whatcom's history of
philanthropy www.philanthropycatalog.org/history.htm
Ann Castles Women and
Philanthropy site
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