Philanthropy

Students will be able to

• Consider and discuss their personal views on philanthropy
• Describe trends in how Americans engage in philanthropy, including the most popular philanthropic causes, the typical amount donated, and the role of ultra-wealthy donors.
• Research, define, and compare different forms of altruism

Students will be able to

• Reflect on their values and write a personal mission statement for giving
• Analyze common pitfalls of philanthropic giving
• Discuss a case study of youth-led philanthropy

Students will be able to

• Consider how they could incorporate charitable giving into their finances
• Identify criteria they can use to evaluate charities, including mission, finances, and leadership.
• Research and compare charities to determine which they would donate to