what are the different types of philanthropy 
philanthropy can take on many different forms it can be done by individuals and corporations there can be a combination of both where a company does matching donations whenever someone makes a donation or it can be done by bequest which means instructions are left to give money and other assets to charity in a trust or someone s will people can donate money directly to charity fund scholarships or offer grants and stipends and it isn t just money that falls under the philanthropic umbrella in fact people can donate their time through volunteer work the bottom linemany of the world s billionaires donate a good portion of their wealth to charitable causes and it can be hard to live up to that reputation contrary to what you may think you don t have to be among the ultra rich to be a philanthropist donating some of your monthly income may feel like the only way you can do good in the world but there are other ways to make a difference in the world giving some of your free time to causes you believe in is also a great way to become a philanthropist 