This unit will make comparisons between historic philanthropic persons who have exemplified giving, sharing and taking action for the common good and those of the present day who are also voluntarily contributing to specific causes and the common good. The present day philanthropists are winners of the Robert W. Scrivner Award, an award given to a grantmaker who has demonstrated creativity, risk-taking, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. The award is administered by the Council on Foundations.

The learner will:

• analyze how John D. Rockefeller’s philosophy was reflected in his business and philanthropic endeavors.
• recognize how the philanthropic actions of one person can begin a legacy of contributing to the common good.
• describe and give examples of the motivations for giving.
• understand and use the vocabulary of philanthropy.
• identify qualities of good character and personal virtue exemplified by Robert W. Scrivner.
• apply motivations for philanthropic acts to their own experience.
• analyze the historic contributions of Cesar E. Chavez, Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers as part of the legacy of Hispanic philanthropy.
• research the work of contemporary Hispanic philanthropists.
• explain and give examples of what is meant by “capacity building”.
• compare the similarities between “capacity building” and endowment in perpetuity
• compare and draw conclusions about two types of action for the common good: volunteering and giving private resources
• analyze how the Funders’ Collaborative for Strong Latino Communities is a creative response to an important problem in society.
• recognize examples of good character and civic virtue