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| Act |
(n) Do something |
| Action |
(n) The process
of doing something |
| active |
(adj.) Working |
| activism |
(n) A practice
based on direct action to affect changes in government and social
conditions |
| advocacy |
(v) To write, speak, or act in favor of or support—advocate (n) |
| alliance |
(n) A union, relationship,
or connection by a common interest |
| altruism |
(n) Selfless concern
for the welfare of others – altruist (n), altruistic
(adj.), altruistically (adv.) |
| AmeriCorps |
(n) A federal
program for participants age 16 and older to engage in full-time service,
earn a stipend, and receive educational financial awards |
| annual gift |
(n) Contributions
made to nonprofit agencies in support of their yearly fund raising
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| annual report |
(n) A voluntary
report issued by a foundation, nonprofit organization, or corporate
grantmaking program that provides financial data describing their
grantmaking activities |
| annuity- |
(n, pl. ties)
Annual payment of an income or allowance |
| anomie-(n)
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The breakdown
of the individual’s connection with society – a concept
created by Emile Durkheim |
| appreciation |
(n) A more or
less permanent increase in value due to an upward change in the market
price or due to an inherent quality or qualities that enhance the
desirability of, and hence the demand for, a product over time |
| assets |
(n) The amount
of capital or principal –money, stocks, bonds, real estate, or
other resources – controlled by a foundation or corporate giving
program; generally, assets are invested and the income is used to
make grants |
| asset mapping |
(n) Finding the
positive values in a community and building on those values so as
to create a stronger community; important character building qualities
found to help children be successful |
| assist |
(v) To give support,
to aid, to give help - assistance (n), assistant (n) |
| audit |
(n) Verification
or examination of financial accounts or records |
| aware |
(adj.) Being conscious
or mindful of something –awareness (n) |
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| B |
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| behave |
(v) To function
in a certain manner; to conduct oneself in a proper manner –
behaving (v), behavior (n), behaviorism (n) |
| beneficiary |
(n) The grantee
receiving funds from a foundation or corporate giving program is the
beneficiary, although society benefits as well; a person receiving
a gift through a will |
| benefit |
(n) Aid; help;
an act of kindness; a social event or entertainment to raise money
for a person or cause – benefit (v) |
| benevolence |
(n) The inclination
to be charitable – benevolent (adj.) |
| bequeath |
(v) To give or
leave someone by will; to hand down – bequeathal (n) |
| bequest |
(n) The act of
giving or passing on to another |
| Bill of Rights |
(n) The first
ten amendments to the United States Constitution, these rights are
fundamental and include the basic privileges of all United States
citizens |
| board of directors |
(n) Individuals
who are elected to serve on the managerial board of a corporation |
| board of trustees |
(n) Another name
for a governing board |
| bond |
(n) A duty or
binding agreement; an investment vehicle |
| boycott |
(v) To abstain
from dealing with, buying, or using a product or service as a means
of protest |
| budget |
(n) The total
amount of money allocated for a certain purpose including both income
and expenditures – budget (v) |
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| capacity |
(n) Innate ability
for growth, development, or accomplishment |
| capital gains |
(n) The amount
of increase realized from selling a capital asset minus original cost |
| capital gains
tax |
(n) Tax on the
realized gain |
| capital |
(n) The
representational net worth of a business; used to describe fund-raising
for a building or major piece of equipment |
| capitalism |
(n) The economic
system in which the means of distribution and production are privately
owned and operated for private profit in a free market |
| care |
(n) A feeling
of concern, anxiety, or worry; guardianship or custody - Care
(v) To show interest or regard |
| case statement |
(n) A document
that sets forth, in detail, the reasons why an organization merits
financial support |
| challenge |
(n) A demand for
a contest; a protest – Challenge (v) To call into question,
Challenger (n) |
| challenge grant |
(n) A grant awarded
that will be paid only if the donee organization is able to raise
additional funds from another source(s) |
| character |
(n) moral or ethical
strength |
| character education |
(n) A curriculum
used in schools to develop children’s awareness and tolerance
of other people and to develop a standard set of morals or values
for children |
| charitable
deduction |
(n) The portion
of a gift/donation (money or property) that can be deducted from the
donor’s income subject to federal, or sometimes state, income
tax |
| charitable sector |
(n) Refers to
the nonprofit sector emphasizing the support and the mission of those
organizations to help others |
| charity |
(n) Money or help
given to aid the needy; an organization, fund, or institution whose
purpose is to aid those in need – derived from the Christian
concept of caritas, meaning love of one’s neighbor |
| child development |
(n) All aspects
of human growth from conception through adolescence |
| church |
(n) A building
for Christian worship; a congregation of public Christian worship |
| citizen |
(n) A resident
of a town or city; a native or naturalized person entitled to protection
from a government – citizenship (n) |
| civic |
(adj.) Relating
to or of a citizen, city, or citizenship |
| civic duty |
(n) To participate
as a citizen in citizenship related actions |
| civic education |
(n) Teaching that is focused on government and citizen service. |
| civic engagement |
(n) A person’s
connections with the life of their communities - Robert Putnam |
| civic responsibility |
(n) A person’s
duty or obligation to their community as a citizen |
| civil |
(adj.) Relating
to citizens; relating to the legal proceedings concerned with the
rights of private individuals |
| civil rights |
(pl. n) Rights
guaranteed to citizens; the specific rights provided by the 13th and
14th amendments of the United States Constitution |
| civil society |
(n) A set of intermediate
associations which are neither the state nor the extended family;
civil society therefore includes voluntary associations and firms
and other corporate bodies |
| cognitive
concept |
(n) To come up
with an idea or opinion through careful thinking and pondering |
| collaborate |
(v) To cooperate
or work with another person or organization – collaboration (n),
collaborator (n) |
| common good |
(n) Involves individual citizens having the commitment and motivation to promote the welfare of the community (even if they must sacrifice their own time, personal preferences or money) to work together with other members for the greater benefit of all.
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| commons |
(n) Resources
which are not owned, either privately or by the state, but are left
open for free use by all comers |
| commonwealth |
(n) The shared
good of the whole group of people |
| commonwealth
education |
(n) Experiential
teaching where service is public work- creating things, processes,
solving problems that have lasting public and civic impact, especially
in cooperative efforts with others – Harry Boyte |
| community |
(n, pl. –ies)
A group of people living in the same area and under the same government;
a class or group having common interests and likes |
community capital
(see also social capital) |
(n) Features of social life-norms, and trust that enable participants to act together more effectively to pursue shared objectives - Robert Putnam |
| community foundation |
(n) An organization
that makes grants for charitable purposes in a specific community
or region. Funds are usually derived from many donors and held in
an endowment independently administered; income earned by the endowment
is then used to make grants |
| community service |
(n) Volunteering
to improve upon the aspects of a community |
| community service
education |
(n) Experiential
teaching and learning where the focus is on acts of helping and caring
for others, particularly the less fortunate – Harry Boyte |
| company-sponsored
foundation |
(n) A private
foundation whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions
of a profit-making business organization |
| compliment |
(n) A formal act
of civility, courtesy, or respect |
| concern |
(n) Something
to consider; something that affects one’s business or affairs
– concern (v) To be interested in; to be involved with,
concerned (adj.) |
| condition |
(n) The mode or
state of existence of a thing or person; a circumstance that is found
to be necessary to the occurrence of another; a provision in a contract
or will that leaves room for modification or changes at a future date |
| conflict resolution |
(n) To solve an
outstanding problem or issue by peaceable means |
| consensus |
(n) A general
agreement; a collective opinion |
| consequence |
(n) The natural
result from a preceding condition or action; the effect |
| constitution |
(n) The set of
fundamental rules governing the politics of a nation or subnational
body. In 1787, at a Constitutional Convention the United States constitution
was written |
| contribute |
(v) To give something
to someone – contribution (n), contributor (n),
contributive (adj.), contributory (adj.), contributively
(adv.) |
| cooperate |
(v) To work together
toward a common cause – cooperation (n), cooperator
(n) |
| cooperative |
(adj.) Willing
to cooperate with others – cooperatively (adv.), cooperativeness
(n) |
| Corporate or
Company-sponsored foundation |
(n) A private
foundation whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions
of a profit-making business organization. Examples include Dow Chemical
Foundation and the Ford Motor Company Fund |
| Corporation
for National Service |
(n) A quasi-public
organization established by the National Community Service Act(s)
1990, 1993 to provide federal government support for a range of national
and community service programs |
| courage |
(n) Mental or
moral strength to face danger without fear – courageous
(adj.), courageously (adv.) |
| creative |
(adj.) Marked
by the ability to create; inventive; imaginative – creatively
(adv.), creativeness (n) |
| culture |
(n) The values, beliefs and perceptions of the world that are learned and are shared by members of a community or society, and which they use to interpret experiences and to generate behavior, and that are reflected in their own behavior. |
| curriculum |
(n, pl. –la,
-lums) The courses offered in an educational program |
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| deliberate |
(v) To say or
do something intentionally; to plan in advance – deliberateness
(n), deliberation (n), deliberately (adv.) |
| democracy |
(n, pl., -cies)
A form of government exercised either directly by the people or through
their elected representatives; rule by the majority; the practice
of legal, political, or social equality |
| democratic
values |
(n) A set of morals
based upon major beliefs of a democracy and written in federal documents
such as the Constitution |
| demonstrate |
(v) To show or
prove by reasoning or evidence; to make a public protest – demonstration
(n), demonstrator (n) |
| demonstrative |
(adj.) Serving
to point out or demonstrate; able to prove beyond any doubt; conclusive
and convincing – demonstratively (adv.), demonstrativeness
(n) |
| development
Fund-Raising |
(n) A term used
to define the total process of organizational or institutional fund-raising,
frequently inclusive of public relations and alumni affairs |
| discuss |
(v) To investigate
by argument or debate; to consider or examine something through discourse
– discussible (adj.), discussion (n) |
| distribution
committee |
(n) The board
responsible for making grant decisions |
| diversification |
(n) The great
range of individual differences that exist in each species |
| donor |
(n) One who gives,
donates, or contributes; individual or organization that makes a grant
or contribution |
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| economics |
(n) The social
science relating to the production, distribution, consumption, and
distribution of goods and services |
| economical |
(adj.) Not wasteful;
frugal; operating with little waste |
| economize |
(v) To manage
thriftily; to use sparingly – economizer (n) |
| effort |
(n) Voluntary
exertion of physical or mental energy; a difficult exertion; a normally
earnest attempt or achievement; something done through exertion –
effortless (adj.) |
| emergency preparedness |
(n) Response to
and mitigation of any man-made or natural disaster |
| emotion |
(n) Strong surge
of feeling; any of the feelings of fear, sorrow, joy, hate, or love;
a particular feeling, as love or hate |
| empathy |
(n) Identification
with and understanding the feelings of another person – empathetic
(adj.), empathic (adj.) |
| empower |
(v) To authorize;
to delegate; to license |
| employee matching
gift |
(n) A contribution
to a charitable organization by a company employee that is matched
by a similar contribution from the employer |
| endowment |
(n) Funds intended
to be kept permanently and invested to provide income for continued
support of an organization |
| engage |
(v) To employ
or hire; to secure or bind, as by contract; to pledge oneself, especially
to marry; to undertake conflict; to participate |
| ennobled
self |
(n) Defines when
a person acts upon their own personal values and in turn experiences
a feeling of personal satisfaction - defined by Amitai Etzioni, author
of The New Golden Rule |
| environment |
(n) Surroundings;
the combination of external conditions which affect the development
and existence of an individual, group, or organism – environmental
(adj.), environmentally (adv.) |
| equal |
(adj.) Of the
same measurement, quantity, or value as another; having the same privileges
or rights |
| estate |
(n) A usually
large or extensive piece of land containing a large house; in law,
the nature, degree, and extent of ownership or use of property; total
market value of all forms of property which a person owns; total assets
of a deceased person |
| estate planning |
(n) Planning for
the management of all of an individual’s assets for the benefit
of the person and his or her heirs |
| estate taxes |
(n) A tax usually
progressive in character levied upon the gross estate of a deceased
person before its division |
| ethic |
(n, pl. –
ics) The system of moral values; the principle of right or good conduct |
| ethical |
(adj.) Relating
to or of ethics; conforming to right principles of conduct as accepted
by a specific profession – ethically (adv.) |
| ethical decision-making |
(n) Using a set
of morals/values when problem-solving |
| example |
(n) One that is
representative as a sample; one worthy of imitation; an object or
instance of punishment, reprimand, etc.; a previous instance or case
that is identical with or similar to something that is under consideration |
| experiential
learning |
(n) A hands-on
approach to teaching and learning |
| extended family |
(n) Of or pertaining
to persons not included in the immediate family nucleus and who may
not be related by blood |
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| fair |
(adj.) Impartial |
| fair-minded |
(adj.) Just and
impartial thinking/logic – fair-mindedness (n) |
| faith-based
charities |
(n) A religious
organization whose purpose is to aid those in need |
| family |
(n, pl. –ies)
Parents and their children; a group of people connected by blood or
marriage and sharing common ancestry; the members of a household;
a group or class of like things – family (adj.) |
| family foundation |
(n) An independent
private foundation whose funds are derived from members of a single
family |
| feel |
(v) To examine,
explore. Or perceive through the sense of touch; to perceive as a
physical sensation; to believe; to consider; to be aware of; to be
emotionally affected by; to think; to suppose; to judge; to experience
the full force or impact of; to produce an indicated overall condition,
impression, or reaction – feeling (v) |
| feeling |
(n) The sensation
that is perceived by touch; a physical or emotional sensation; compassion;
a generous, sympathetic attitude; the impression produced upon a person
by an object, place, etc. – feelingly (adv.) |
| fellowship |
(n) A friendly
relationship the condition or fact of having common interests, Ideals,
or experiences |
| fiduciary |
(adj.) Relating
to or pertaining to the holding of something in trust |
| fix |
(v) To make stationary,
firm, or stable; to direct or hold steadily; to place or set definitely;
to make rigid; to arrange or adjust; to prepare – fixing
(v), fixed (v) |
| foundation |
(n) An organization
created from designated funds from which the income is distributed
as grants to not-for-profit organizations or, in some cases, to people |
| friend |
(n) Someone who
is personally well known by oneself and for whom one holds warm regards;
a supporter of a cause or group – friendless (adj.), friendship
(n) |
| fundraising |
(n) Soliciting
money to benefit a cause or organization |
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| gang |
(n) A group of
persons who are organized and work together or socialize regularly |
| generosity |
(n) Sharing freely;
abundant; overflowing – generously (adv.), generous
(adj.) |
| gift giving |
(v) When a contribution
is made |
| give |
(v) To make a
present of; to bestow; to accord or yield to another; to put into
the possession of another; to convey to another; to donate or contribute;
to apply; to devote; to yield as to pressure; to collapse; to furnish
or provide; to deliver in exchange; to pay – giver (n) |
| goal |
(n) A purpose;
the terminal point of a race or journey deed |
| government |
(n) The authoritative
administration of public policy and affairs of a nation, state or
city; the system or policy by which a political unit is governed;
any governed territory, district or area |
| grant |
(v) A financial
donation given to support a person, organization, project or program.
Most grants are awarded to not-for-profit organizations; to allow;
to consent to; to admit something as being the truth; in law, to transfer
property – grant, (n) Grantee (n), grantor
(n), granter (n), grantmaker (n) |
| grant proposal |
(n) The document
submitted to the foundation or other potential funding source in which
the organization presents its request for support |
| grassroots
fundraising |
(n) Efforts to
raise money from individuals or groups from the local community on
a broad basis |
| grassroots organization |
(n) A group consisting
of local participants who work together originally to improve upon
their community and extend to a broader basis |
| gratitude |
(n) The state
of appreciation and gratefulness; thankfulness |
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| heir |
(n) A person who
inherits another’s property or title |
| help |
(v) To assist
or aid – helper (n), helpful (adj.), helpfully (adv.) |
| heritage |
(n) Property that
is inherited; something handed down from past generations; a legacy |
| heroine |
(n) A woman of
heroic character |
| hero |
(n) A person noted for courageous acts or nobility of purpose. |
| human rights |
(n) Inalienable
moral entitlement attached to all persons equally, simply by virtue
of their humanity, irrespective of race, nationality, or membership
of any particular social group. They specify the minimum conditions
for human dignity and a tolerable life |
| humanitarian |
(n) A person who
is concerned for human welfare, especially through philanthropy |
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| implicate |
(v) To involve;
to imply |
| implication |
(n) The act of
implicating or state of being implicated; the act of implying; an
indirect expression; something implied |
| improve |
(v) To make or
become better; to increase something’s productivity or value
– improvable (adj.) |
| improvement |
(n) The act or
process of improving or the condition of being improved; a change
that improves |
| increment |
(n) An increase;
something gained are added, especially one of a series of regular
addictions – incremental (adj.) |
| indenture |
(n) A legal deed
or contract; a contract obligating one party to work another for a
specified period of time – indenture (v) |
| independent
foundation |
(n) A grant-making
organization usually classified by the IRS as a private foundation;
operates independently from its original donors or original source
of funds. Examples include the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Kresge Foundation
and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation. |
| independent
sector |
(n) Used when
discussing the nonprofit sector to emphasize the important role these
organizations play as a "third force" outside of the realm
of government and private business |
| indigenous
leadership |
(n) A natural
occurrence of authority |
| individualism |
(n) A fundamental
belief in the protection of the rights of the individual against the
incursions of the state and of political power |
| infrastructure |
(n) An underlying
base or foundation; the basic facilities needed for the functioning
of a system |
| initiative |
(n) The ability
to originate or follow through with a plan of action; the action of
taking the first or leading step |
| in-kind contributions |
(n) Contributions
of equipment, supplies, or other tangible property as distinguished
from monetary grants |
| integrity |
(n) Uprightness
of character; honesty; the condition, quality or state of being complete
or undivided |
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| justice |
(n) The principle
of moral or ideal rightness; conformity to the law; the abstract principal
by which right and wrong are defined; a judge |
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| kind |
(n) A characteristic;
a variety; a pleasant and giving behavior |
| kindness |
(n) An act of
goodwill; state or quality of being kind |
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| lead |
(v) To go ahead
so as to show the way; to control the affairs or actions of |
| leadership training |
(n) The education
of those with or progressing toward a position of authority |
| legacy |
(n, pl. –ies)
Personal property, money, and other valuables that are bequeathed
by will; anything that is handed down from an ancestor, predecessor,
or earlier era |
| lesson plans |
(n) Segments of
a teaching unit used to describe the events that will occur and the
objectives to be met during a teaching session |
| Learn and
Serve America |
(n) A federal
program to integrate service into schools and higher education institutions
through service-learning |
| listening |
(v) To pay attention
and hear what others are saying or what is going on in the environment |
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| Magna Carta |
(n) Meaning The
Great Charter in Latin, the charter was propounded in England in 1215
AD and forms the basis of the English system of constitutional law
and liberty. Much of American law is based upon principles contained
in Magna Carta |
| matching grant |
(n) A grant that
is made to equal funds provided by another donor |
| mentor |
(n) A wise and
trusted person with relationship to another person |
| mixed economy |
(n) an economy
with a mixture of state and private enterprises |
| module |
(n) Series of
standardized components that work together in a system |
| moral |
(adj.) Of or pertaining
to conduct or character from point of right and wrong; teaching a
conception of right behavior – moral (n) the lesson to
be learned from a story, event or teaching, morals (n) standard
of right and wrong, morally (adv.) |
| moral education |
(n) The teaching
of values |
| moral reasoning |
(n) The thinking
process involved in making judgements about questions of right and
wrong |
| morality |
(n) The quality
of being morally right; moral behavior |
| mosque |
(n) A Muslim house
of worship |
| mutual aid society |
(n) A nonprofit
organization set up to benefit its members and the community financially
and otherwise |
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| National and
Community Service Act (1990) & National and Community Service
Trust Act (1993) |
(n) Federal legislation
that enabled the nation to develop and strengthen opportunities for
community service for people of all ages |
| need |
(n) The lack of
something desirable, useful, or necessary |
| needs assessment |
(n) The study
of an organization’s program or situation to determine what activity
or activities should be initiated or expanded to satisfy a need |
| neighbor |
(n) One who lives
near another – neighboring (adj.), neighbor (v) |
| neighborhood |
(n) A section
or small region that possess a specific quality |
| neighborhood
organization |
(n) Informal neighborhood
clubs that serve social as well as civic functions; formally incorporated
nonprofit organizations functioning to help develop housing and jobs
in local areas |
| non-governmental
organization (NGO) |
(n) Term used
by non-American countries to define the nonprofit sector |
| non-profit sector |
(n) Any not-for-profit
or tax-exempt organizations collectively that are specifically not
associated with any government, government agency, or commercial enterprise |
| non-profit organization |
(n) A term describing
the Internal Revenue Service’s designation of an organization
whose income is not used for the benefit or private gain of stockholders,
directors, or any other persons with an interest in the company; separate
tax treatment exists based on whether it is charitable or not |
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| operating foundation |
(n) An organization
classified by the IRS as a private foundation whose primary purpose
is to conduct research, social welfare, or other programs determined
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| opportunity |
(n) A favorable
position; a chance for advancement |
| opportunity cost |
(n) The next best alternative that must be given up when a choice is made. Not all alternatives, just the next best choice. |
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| partner |
(n) One who shares
something with another |
| partnership |
(n) Two or more
persons who run a business together and share in the profits and losses |
| patience |
(n) The quality,
state, or fact of being patient; the ability to be patient |
| patient |
(adj.) Demonstrating
uncomplaining endurance under distress |
| peace |
(n) A state of
physical or mental tranquility; calm; serenity; the absence of war;
the state of harmony between people – peaceable (adj.),
peaceful (adj.), peaceably (adv.), peacefully
(adv.) |
| peer |
(n) An equal |
| peer tutoring |
(n) One student
helping another student learn |
| people |
(n) Human beings;
a body of persons living in the same country, under the same government,
and speaking the same language; ones relatives or family – people
(v) |
| perpetual |
(adj.) Lasting
or continuing forever or an unlimited time |
| perpetuity |
(n, pl. –ies)
Endless time; eternity; the quality or state of being perpetual |
| persevere |
(v) To persist
in any purpose or idea; to strive in spite of difficulties or obstacles
– perseverance (n) |
| philanthropist |
(n) An individual
known for his or her exceptional generosities in support of charitable
causes |
| philanthropy |
(n) 1. The giving
of one’s time, talent or treasure for the sake of another- or
for the common good – Robert Payton, 2. Voluntary action for
the public good -Robert Payton, 3. Voluntary giving, voluntary service,
and voluntary association, primarily for the benefit of others –
Robert Payton, 4. Giving and serving –Richard J. Bentley and
Luana G. Nissan, 5. Active effort to promote human welfare, 6. A tradition,
a spirit, and a sector of society – Maurice G. Gurin and Jon
Van Til |
| pilot |
(n) A grant to
assist a new program or project which is specifically designed to
be carried out as a test, usually on a smaller scale, of the feasibility
and effectiveness of the program or project before it is fully implemented |
| pledge |
(n) A solemn promise;
a deposit of something as security for a loan; in fund-raising, a
specific promise to donate in the future – pledge (v)
to promise or vow |
| pluralism |
(n) The coexistence
of distinct cultural, ethnic, or religious groups within a single
society |
| preserve |
(v) To keep or
save from destruction or injury |
| pride |
(n) A sense of
personal dignity; a feeling of pleasure because of something achieved,
done, or owned |
| principal |
(adj.) Chief;
most important – principal (n) the head/master or chief
official of a school; a sum of money invested or owed which is separate
from the interest |
| private action |
(n) A nongovernmental,
nonprofit event |
| private foundation |
(n) A nongovernmental,
nonprofit, organization with funds and program managed by its own
trustees or directors that was established to maintain or aid social,
educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the
common welfare, primarily through the making of grants |
| pro bono |
(n) Used to describe
work or services done or performed free of charge for charity or a
nonprofit organization |
| problem |
(n) A perplexing
situation or question; a question presented for consideration, solution,
or discussion – problem (adj.), problematic (adj.) |
| problem-solving |
(n) The identification
and application of knowledge and skills that result in goal attainment |
| program officer |
(n) A staff member
of a foundation who reviews grant proposals and processes applications
for the board of trustees |
| program-related
investment (PRI) |
(n) A loan or
other investment made by a foundation or corporate giving program
to another organization for a project related to the grantmaker’s
stated charitable purpose and interests |
| project |
(n) A plan or
course of action; a proposal; a large job – problem (v)
to give an estimation on something |
| property |
(n) Any object
of value owned or lawfully acquired as real estate; a piece of land |
| proposal |
(n) A written
application, often with supporting documents, submitted to a foundation
or corporate giving program in requesting a grant |
| pro-social behavior |
(n) "Social
and developmental psychology studies often focus on four types of
serving behavior: helping, comforting, rescuing (in distressful situations),
and caregiving (with the context of family): - Bentley and Nissan |
| public |
(adj.) Pertaining
to or affecting the people or community; for everyone’s use;
widely or well known |
| public charity |
(n) An organization
that is tax-exempt and is classified by the IRS as a public charity
and not a private foundation; deriving funds from the general public
in carrying out services for the common good |
| public good |
(n) Any good that,
if supplied to anybody, is necessarily supplied to everybody, and
from whose benefits it is impossible or impractical to exclude anybody |
| public service |
(n) To perform
a deed that contributes to the general welfare of all |
| public work |
(n) To service
the general population with certain actions; "creating things
of lasting civic value – Harry Boyten
(n) To service the general population with certain actions; "creating
things of lasting civic value – Harry Boyte pure democracy
(n) A form of government in which the supreme power is retained
and directly exercised by the people
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| religious institutions |
(n) Formation
where an organized system of beliefs, rites, and celebrations centered
on supernatural being or power |
| representative
democracy |
(n) Majority rule;
indirect system where voters elect representatives who make decisions
for which they are unanswerable for until next election |
| republic |
(n) A nation or
state where representatives are elected to exercise the power of government |
| request for
proposal (RFP) |
(n) When the government,
or a foundation, issues a new contract or grant program, it sends
out RFPs to agencies that might be qualified to participate |
| rescue |
(v) To free from
danger – rescue (n) an act of deliverance, rescuer
(n) |
| respect |
(v) To show
consideration or esteem for; to relate to - respect (n) courtesy
or considerate treatment, respectfully (adv.), respectful (adj.) |
| responsible |
(adj.) Trustworthy;
in charge; having authority; being answerable for ones actions or
the actions of others – responsibility (n) |
| result |
(v) To happen
or exist in a particular way – result (n) consequence
of an action, course, or operation |
| revolution |
(n) The act or
state of orbital motion around a point; the abrupt overthrow of a
government; a sudden change in a system |
| reward |
(n) Something
given for a special service – reward (v) to give a reward |
| role model |
(n) Person who
others admire; mentor |
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| S |
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| sacrifice |
(n) The practice
of offering something – sacrifice (v) to give up something
of value for something else, sacrificial (adj.), sacrificer
(n) |
| scholarship
funds |
(n) A grant to
an educational institution or organization to provide financial support
to assist students, most often for students at the undergraduate level |
| school-to-work |
(n) A federal
initiative and a partnership between business, education, government
agencies, and community members that teaches career exploration and
preparedness for all students regardless of age or academic level |
| self-esteem |
(n) The evaluative
judgements made about self-attributed qualities |
| self help |
(n) Ability to
care and problem-solve for self |
| selfless |
(n) Putting others
needs before ones own |
| self-sufficiency |
(n) Ability to
care for self independently |
| Senior Service
Corps (National) |
(n) A program
engaging older Americans in addressing urgent issues facing the nation
via: Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and Retired and Senior
Volunteer programs |
| serial reciprocity |
(n) A term defining
the process occurring when one person gives to another, by means of
time, talent or treasure, and thus causes a continual chain of giving
to occur in a linear rather than circular pattern– defined |
| service |
(n) Help given
to others – service (v) to repair; to furnish a service to something
or someone |
| service-learning |
(n) Goes beyond
volunteerism, community service and youth service by connecting the
service experience to the school curriculum and by requiring students
to reflect on the meaning they attach to the service they performed
– W.K. Kellogg Foundation definition |
| share |
(n) A part or
portion given to or by one person; one of equal parts – share
(v) to divide or distribute portions, sharer (n) |
| social action |
(n) Persons in
the process of doing or acting for the general welfare of all |
social capital
(see also community capital) |
(n) Features of
social life-norms, and trust that enable participants to act together
more effectively to pursue shared objectives - Robert Putnam |
| social fabric |
(n) Networking
of relationships in the process of doing or acting for the general
welfare of all |
| social justice |
(n) Justice applied
to the framework of social existence; consideration of the requirements
of justice applied to the benefits and burdens of a common existence |
| social sector |
(n) Referring
to the nonprofit sector emphasizing work with and to better society |
| society |
(n) People working
together for a common purpose; companionship |
| solve |
(v) To find the
answer to – solvable (adj.) |
| sovereignty |
(n) [national]
When a state claims full self-government; the claim to be the ultimate
political authority |
| sovereignty |
(n) [personal]
Exercising freedom of decision to empower independence |
| steward |
(n) One who manages another's property, finances, or other affairs – stewardship |
| stewardship |
(n) 1. A process whereby an organization seeks to be worthy of continued philanthropic support, including the acknowledgement of gifts, donor recognition, the honoring of donor intent, prudent investment of gifts, and the effective and efficient use of funds to further the mission of the organization. 2. The conducting, supervising, or managing of something; especially: the careful and responsible management of something entrusted to one's care <stewardship of our natural resources> 3. The position or work of a steward. |
| stock |
(n) a share in
ownership, as in a company or corporation |
| suffrage |
(n) Right to vote |
| support |
(v) To bare or
hold the weight of; to tolerate; to give assistance or approval; in
philanthropy, to provide financial assistance – support
(n) the act of supporting, supportable (adj.), supportive
(adj.), supporter (n) |
| synagogue |
(n) A building
in which Jewish worship and religious instruction take place |
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| talent |
(n) The aptitude,
disposition, or characteristic ability of a person – talented
(adj.), talentless (adj.) |
| tax code |
(n) The laws and
regulations that define the tax system in the United States |
| tax credit |
(n) Credit against
tax liability |
| tax exempt |
(adj.) Exempted
from tax; bearing tax free interest on federal or state income |
| tax exempt sector |
(n) When referring
to the nonprofit sector, emphasizes the fact that under U.S. tax law,
the organizations in this sector are exempt from the national income
tax and from most state and local property and sales taxes |
| team |
(n) Two or more
players on one side in a game; a group of people trained or organized
to work together – team (v) to join or work together |
| thank-you |
(n) A phrase indicating
appreciation |
| third sector |
(n) Independent
sector, non-governmental, non-business sector |
| time |
(n) A continuous
period measured by clocks, watches and calendars; the period or moment
in which something happens or takes place – time (adj.)
of or pertaining to time |
| tithe |
(n) A tenth of
one’s income given voluntarily for the support of a religious
institution – tithe (v), tither (n) |
| tolerate |
(v) to recognize
and respect the opinions and rights of others; to endure; to put up
with; to suffer – toleration (n), tolerance (adj.), tolerant
(adj.) |
| tradition |
(n) The doctrines,
knowledge, practices, and customs passed down from one generation
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| treasure |
(n) Hidden riches;
something regarded as valuable – treasure (v) to save
and accumulate for future use; to value |
| trust |
(n) Confidence
or faith in a person or thing; care or charge; a legal document stating
financial relationships between trustees and their beneficiaries |
| trustee |
(n) A member of
a governing board |
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| unit plan |
(n) A set of lessons
used to direct the teaching of a specific subject matter |
| universal |
(adj.) having
to do with the world or universe in its entirety – universally
(adv.), universalness (n) |
| universal values |
(n) A common set
of morals found to be applicable world wide |
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| value |
(n) The quality
or worth of something that makes it valuable; material worth; a principal
regarded as worthwhile or desirable – Value (v) to estimate
the value or worth of; to regard very highly; to rate according to
importance, worth, or usefulness, valueless (adj.) |
| values education |
(n) The teaching
of morals |
| virtue |
(n) Morality,
goodness or uprightness; a special type of goodness – virtuous
(adj.), virtuously (adv.) |
| voluntary association |
(n) A group of
people who have formed an organization to pursue voluntary participation |
| voluntary groups |
(n) More than
one person working together to make some meaningful degree of voluntary
participation |
| voluntary sector |
(n) When referring
to the nonprofit sector, emphasizes the significant input that volunteers
make to the management and operation of this sector |
| volunteer |
(n) One who offers
himself for a service of his own free will – volunteer
(adj.), volunteer (v), volunteering (adj.), volunteerism |
| volunteerism |
(v) The act of
performing a service or good work for others without pay. It can be
done anywhere by people of all ages – W.K. Kellogg Foundation
definition |
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| welfare |
(n) The state
of doing well; governmental aid to help the disabled or disadvantaged |
| work |
(n) The action
or labor required to accomplish something; employment; a job; a project
or assignment; something requiring physical or mental effort –
work (v) to engage in mental or physical exertion; to labor
to have a job |
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| youth affiliations |
(n) An association
in alliance with young people |
| young people |
(n) Persons under
the age of 21 |
| youth service |
(n) The umbrella
term used for all programs that use young people as resources for
serving others. Volunteerism, community service and youth service
are alike in that each approach offers a means by which young people
can provide meaningful and productive service to their communities
– W.K. Kellogg Foundation definition |
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