“The genius of the tradition as it has developed in America is the unique combination of giving and voluntary service in behalf of independent organizations and institutions devoted to the public interest.” GivingAmericaInterestGeniusUniqueTraditionOrganizationIndependentInstitutionsCombinationDevotedBehalfPublic Interest Author:Robert L. Payton
“Philanthropy is the principal social institution that provides instruction in voluntary service.” SocialInstitutionsInstructionPrincipalPhilanthropySocial Institutions Author:Robert L. Payton
“The philanthropic tradition is older than democracy, older than Christianity, and older than higher education. It gives form and purpose to personal and social life that cannot be provided by the self-interest of economic enterprise or required by the mandate of political institutions.” GivingSelfFormPoliticalPurposeSocialInterestChristianityDemocracyEconomicHigherTraditionInstitutionsEnterprisePhilanthropySelf InterestSocial LifeMandatesHigher EducationPhilanthropicPolitical Institutions Author:Robert L. Payton