"A lively compendium of great donors, major achievements, essential books & quotations, vital statistics & polls, history and timeline and more!"--Cover. Includes index.
Contents:
Timeline of American philanthropy. Great men and women of American philanthropy -- Prominent U.S. living donors -- Philanthropy hall of fame: 56 great donors who changed our nation and world -- Major achievements of American philanthropy (1636-2015). Medicine & health. Education. Arts & culture. Nature, animals & parks. Prosperity. Religion. Public policy reform. Overseas. Local projects -- Essential books and articles on philanthropy -- Results of an original 2015 national poll -- Statistics on U.S. generosity -- Who gives most to charity? -- Why is charitable activity tax-protected? -- About the Philanthropy Roundtable -- About the author -- Timeline of American philanthropy.
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