Learning to Give

The Philanthropy Curriculum Standards' design parallels the national and state curriculum standards for ease of use and interpretation.

The Four Philanthropy Themes:

1. Definitions of Philanthropy
2. Philanthropy and Civil Society;
3. Philanthropy and the Individual, and,
4. Volunteering and Service

are the Strands whose corresponding Standards and Benchmarks define the ideas and concepts a student should understand at Grades 5, 8 and 11. For more information concerning the genesis of this curriculum, access Philanthropy Curriculum Standards background.