Teaching Paper: Glossary of Philanthropic Terms – Building Conceptual Clarity for Research and Practice
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-philintrantrninnov-tp-02
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About the Article
Philanthropy is a field defined by cultural diversity, financial mechanisms, and ideological debates. To engage effectively with its complexity, scholars and practitioners require conceptual clarity and shared language. This Teaching Paper offers a glossary of philanthropic terms, each accompanied by practical notes that connect theory to field realities. Covering classical concepts such as charity, waqf, and almsgiving alongside modern approaches like venture philanthropy, digital giving, and decolonial models, the glossary bridges academic and practical perspectives. It serves as a reference for understanding the vocabulary of global giving, helping researchers frame analysis with precision and practitioners communicate more effectively in donor relations, program design, and community engagement.
Key Topics
- Philanthropic terminology and conceptual clarity
- Global and cultural diversity in giving
- Funding models and accountability
- Decolonial and participatory philanthropy
- Digital and tech-driven giving
- Power, legitimacy, and donor influence
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Glossary of Philanthropic Terms – Building Conceptual Clarity for Research and Practice. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-philintrantrninnov-tp-02
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