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philanthropy in education  

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  • Philanthropy entails funding dedicated to a specific cause with expectations that the gifts, especially financial gifts, will produce change to such a degree that it is measurable and recognized as a product of the gift. As such, the cause must be defined, the amount of donated resources extensive, and the gift should be sustainable over a period of time. [Source: Encyclopedia of Educational Reform and Dissent; Philanthropy in Education]

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