Philanthropy

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun an act of conferring a benefit

  • The wealthy philanthropist made a generous benefaction to the local hospital.
  • The kind donor gave a big benefaction to the school for new equipment.
  • The rich dude dropped a fat benefaction on the charity event.
  • Her act of kindness was a benefaction to all those in need.

noun a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task

verb to offer to do something without being forced to do it

  • The organization is seeking volunteers to help with the upcoming charity event.
  • I decided to volunteer at the local animal shelter on weekends.
  • I'm gonna volunteer at the community center to earn some good karma.
  • His willingness to volunteer his time showed his true character.

noun A person who works actively to make a positive difference in the world, typically through social or political action.

  • The young entrepreneur was recognized as a changemaker in the business community.
  • She's always coming up with new ideas and making things happen - a real changemaker.
  • That guy is a total changemaker, always shaking things up and getting stuff done.
  • In the world of art, the painter was considered a changemaker for introducing a new style of painting.