Latin and German: from the 5th century. Over the course of history languages continually infiltrate each other, as words are spread by conquest, empire, trade, religion, technology or-in modern times-global entertainment.
We are. We are Philanthropy Advisors. Philanthropy Advisors is an international strategic philanthropy consulting firm. At the heart of our business is the support to major donors (individuals, companies, and foundations) in navigating the complex landscape of impact philanthropy and achieving their humanitarian aspirations.
The definition also serves to contrast philanthropy with business endeavors, which are private initiatives for private good, e.g., focusing on material gain, and with government endeavors, which are public initiatives for public good, e.g., focusing on provision of public services. A person who practices philanthropy is called a philanthropist. Philanthropy has distinguishing characteristics separate from charity; not all charity is philanthropy, or vice versa, though there is a recognized degree of overlap in practice.