Active Quote by Marvin Olasky

“The power of philanthropy at its best supports underserved communities, persons affected by persistent poverty, and empowers everyday people to make a difference.”

— Germany Kent

“Through their donations and work for voluntary organizations, the charitable rich exert enormous influence in society. As philanthropists, they acquire status within and outside…

— Teresa Odendahl

We often have an exaggerated sense of what nonprofits and governments are doing to help the poor, but the really inspiring thing is how…

— Katherine Boo

Philanthropy should be voluntary.

— Bill Gates

Anticipate charity by preventing poverty.

— Maimonides

I have seen that traditional approaches to charity and aid don't solve problems of poverty. In fact, too often they create dependence.

— Jacqueline Novogratz

“Philanthropists should find innovations that release the energies of people. Individuals don't want to be taken care of --they need to be given a…

— Jacqueline Novogratz

“Most non-profit organizations are owned from wealthy philanthropists and run from volunteer people who are poor.”

— Zybejta Beta Metani'Marashi

“Charity must be accompanied by efforts at structural and systemic transformation.”

— Christopher D. Marshall

Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the…

— Anonymous

Many of the problems of poverty and need are really problems of physical infrastructure: not enough hospitals, too few schools, insufficient roads, bridges, and…

— Naveen Jain

The 'working poor,' as they are approvingly termed, are in fact the major philanthropists of our society.

— Barbara Ehrenreich