PHILANTHROPY
What ’ s in a word : philanthropy
Philanthropy – Philanthropist – Philanthro-po , Philanthro-pa !
In the last edition of Forward , we examined the difference between the words ‘ fundraising ’ and ‘ philanthropy .’ This time we ’ ll look at philanthropy !
I am often asked how to pronounce it , but I too had to learn when starting my philanthropy journey over a quarter of a century ago ! Once we learn pronunciation , we want to know meaning and here history helps .
Plutarch described the word as meaning ‘ superior human beings .’
Aristotle thought it was a hard thing for man to do . The Roman Catholic Middle Ages suggested charity and selfless love reduced the purgatory sentence . Francis Bacon related it to goodness . Samuel Johnson defined it as love of mankind and good of nature . Today it is often coined as the ‘ love of humanity .’
Dictionary definitions are somewhat more prosaic and include :
• A person who seeks to promote the welfare of others , especially by the generous donation of money to good causes .
• Someone who gives money to help people who are poor or sick , or to pay for things such as museums or schools that are good for society .
Plutarch described the word as meaning
‘ superior human beings .’
• Someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human wellbeing .
• Someone who seeks to promote the welfare of others , especially by the generous donation of money to good causes .
• Philanthropy consists of ‘ private initiatives , for the public good , focusing on quality of life ’.
Ms Ilene Aveling
To see how your generous philanthropy makes a difference to Guildford Grammar School , please refer to the
Impact Report , which will has been emailed to you and is on our website .
Wishing you and your family a joyous and peaceful Christmas season .
Ms Ilene Aveling Development Manager
Fundraising history
$ 1,000,000
$ 800,000
It ’ s good to see new growth . Highlights include :
• 1987 :
Chapel Restoration Appeal
• 1989-1992 : Parents in Action
• 1995-1997 : Centenary Appeal
• 2019-2021 : Fire , Bursary and Naming Opportunities Appeal and Long Table Dinner fundraiser .
$ 600,000
$ 400,000
$ 200,000
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985
Bequests
We are grateful to those donors who have remembered us in their estate planning . Bequests to Guildford Grammar School contribute significantly to our long-term financial wellbeing and help ensure the success of our programs . Naming Guildford Grammar School in your will is not difficult , and you can designate any amount or percentage of your estate that you wish . As you make plans for your estate , we hope that you will consider a bequest to us .
When you advise us of a gift-in-will , you will become a Member of the Oliverson Society and enjoy the benefits of meeting fellow members at special events .
For more information about bequests and other planned gifts , please contact our Director of Community Relations , Richie Longson on ( 08 ) 9377 9216 or
richie . longson @ ggs . wa . edu . au .
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