The term "philanthropy" refers to voluntary actions that are intended to promote human welfare, often in the form of charitable donations or support for social causes. Full definition
The Giving Pledge came from the reflections and input generated from many great conversations that Bill and Melinda Gates and Warren Buffett had with other philanthropists in the U.S. and abroad. (givingpledge.org)
In 2011, Gates and Buffett decided to recruit other philanthropists by launching «The Giving Pledge.» (fortune.com)
«I hereby call on other philanthropists, good spirited people, parents, alumni and other stakeholders to join us in taking the institution to its place of pride among other Nigerian universities,» she said. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)