Philanthropy

Students will be able to

• Define philanthropy, charity, volunteering, and other terms that are associated with giving
• Identify the various ways someone can be a philanthropist
• Analyze your giving preferences and biases through an interactive simulation 
• Reflect on how you can contribute to a cause you care about

Students will be able to

• Analyze data about how much Americans give  
• Identify specific steps one should take when researching an organization to donate to
• Explain the importance of using a “watchdog” website to examine an organization’s finances 
• Research several organizations to assess how effectively they use donors’ money

Students will be able to

• Understand how philanthropy has evolved with generational changes and technological advancements 
• Explain why well-meaning items that are donated in times of disaster are not always the most helpful
• Analyze the effectiveness of crowdfunding when donating to a cause 
• Identify the signs of an online charity scam and steps you can take to protect your personal information and donation 
• Explain how members of GenZ can harness the power of technology to