It’s the practice of giving money, time, and other resources to improve society and work for the public good. While philanthropists are usually seen as very wealthy individuals, anyone who consistently donates resources to social causes is a philanthropist.

Philanthropy refers to charitable acts or other good works that help others or society as a whole. It can include donating money to a worthy cause, volunteering time and/or effort, or engaging in other forms of altruism.

A philanthropist is someone who uses their wealth to support charitable causes such as anti-poverty initiatives, humanitarian aid, and other development projects.

The term may apply to any volunteer or to anyone who makes a donation, but the label is most often applied to those who donate large sums of money or who make a major impact through their volunteering, such as a trustee who manages a philanthropic organization or one who establishes and funds a foundation.