{"id":123432,"date":"2026-10-08T17:06:20","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T17:06:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/?page_id=123432"},"modified":"2026-10-08T17:25:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T17:25:48","slug":"purpose-and-philanthropy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/purpose-and-philanthropy\/","title":{"rendered":"Purpose and Philanthropy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6ae1a1ce47915 {margin-top: 70px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6ae1a1ce47915\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>[vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"light\">Publications<\/span><\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css_animation=&#8221;bottom-to-top&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Following are articles that explore the connection between philanthropy, the search for meaning, and living a purposeful life, reflecting Viktor Frankl\u2019s belief that finding meaning through contributions beyond ourselves is central to human fulfillment.\u00a0We encourage you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/contact-us\">contact us<\/a>\u00a0if you are aware of any other articles that should be referenced on this web page.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6ae1a1ce4796a {margin-top: 35px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6ae1a1ce4796a\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><div id=\"style-cb77b23\" data-style-uid=\"cb77b23\" class=\"blog blog-style-justified-3x justified-style-1 inline-row clearfix item-animation-move-up pagination-more\" data-next-page=\"0\" data-pages-count=\"1\">\n<article id=\"post-123453\" class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 inline-column item-animations-not-inited post-123453 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-purpose-and-philanthropy\"> <div class=\"post-content-wrapper\" style=\"\"> <div class=\"description\"> <div class=\"post-meta-conteiner\"> <div class=\"post-meta-right\"> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"post-title\"> <div class=\"entry-title title-h4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/2026\/10\/08\/grounded-in-purpose-what-philanthropy-can-learn-from-psychology\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"light\">Grounded in Purpose: What Philanthropy Can Learn From Psychology<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"post-text\"> <div class=\"summary\"> <p>Johnson Center for Philanthropy April 2026. In the midst of what feels like chaos, the philanthropic sector must move beyond recognizing and naming the existential threats we are collectively experiencing and take action. This article suggests approaches for addressing both personal and organizational trauma responses, borrowing best practices from other disciplines.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"info clearfix\"> <div class=\"post-footer-sharing\"><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-inline thegem-button-6ae1a1ce4a9149973\" ><a class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-tiny gem-button-style-flat gem-button-text-weight-normal gem-button-empty\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 3px;\" onmouseleave=\"\" onmouseenter=\"\" href=\"#\" target=\"_self\"><i class=\"gem-print-icon gem-icon-pack-thegem-icons gem-icon-share \"><\/i><\/a><\/div> <div class=\"sharing-popup\"> <div class=\"socials-sharing socials socials-colored-hover\"> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fgrounded-in-purpose-what-philanthropy-can-learn-from-psychology%2F\" title=\"Facebook\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon facebook\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Grounded+in+Purpose%3A+What+Philanthropy+Can+Learn+From+Psychology&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fgrounded-in-purpose-what-philanthropy-can-learn-from-psychology%2F\" title=\"Twitter\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon twitter\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fgrounded-in-purpose-what-philanthropy-can-learn-from-psychology%2F&#038;description=Grounded+in+Purpose%3A+What+Philanthropy+Can+Learn+From+Psychology\" title=\"Pinterest\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon pinterest\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tumblr.com\/widgets\/share\/tool?canonicalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fgrounded-in-purpose-what-philanthropy-can-learn-from-psychology%2F\" title=\"Tumblr\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon tumblr\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fgrounded-in-purpose-what-philanthropy-can-learn-from-psychology%2F&#038;title=Grounded+in+Purpose%3A+What+Philanthropy+Can+Learn+From+Psychology&amp;summary=Johnson+Center+for+Philanthropy+April+2026.+In+the+midst+of+what+feels+like+chaos%2C+the+philanthropic+sector+must+move+beyond+recognizing+and+naming+the+existential+threats+we+are+collectively+experiencing+and+take+action.+This+article+suggests+approaches+for+addressing+both+personal+and+organizational+trauma+responses%2C+borrowing+best+practices+from+other+disciplines.\" title=\"LinkedIn\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon linkedin\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fgrounded-in-purpose-what-philanthropy-can-learn-from-psychology%2F&#038;title=Grounded+in+Purpose%3A+What+Philanthropy+Can+Learn+From+Psychology\" title=\"Reddit\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon reddit\"><\/i><\/a> <\/div> <svg class=\"sharing-styled-arrow\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/themes\/thegem\/css\/post-arrow.svg#dec-post-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"post-read-more\"><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-inline thegem-button-6ae1a1ce4ac072405\" ><a class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-tiny gem-button-style-outline gem-button-text-weight-normal gem-button-border-2\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 3px;\" onmouseleave=\"\" onmouseenter=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/2026\/10\/08\/grounded-in-purpose-what-philanthropy-can-learn-from-psychology\/\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/article> <article id=\"post-123451\" class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 inline-column item-animations-not-inited post-123451 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-purpose-and-philanthropy\"> <div class=\"post-content-wrapper\" style=\"\"> <div class=\"description\"> <div class=\"post-meta-conteiner\"> <div class=\"post-meta-right\"> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"post-title\"> <div class=\"entry-title title-h4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/2026\/10\/08\/three-ways-to-see-meaning-in-your-life\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"light\">Three Ways to See Meaning in Your Life<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"post-text\"> <div class=\"summary\"> <p>Greater Good Magazine, November 2021. Struggling to find a sense of meaning in life? Researchers have identified three different pathways to it.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"info clearfix\"> <div class=\"post-footer-sharing\"><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-inline thegem-button-6ae1a1ce4b8d32797\" ><a class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-tiny gem-button-style-flat gem-button-text-weight-normal gem-button-empty\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 3px;\" onmouseleave=\"\" onmouseenter=\"\" href=\"#\" target=\"_self\"><i class=\"gem-print-icon gem-icon-pack-thegem-icons gem-icon-share \"><\/i><\/a><\/div> <div class=\"sharing-popup\"> <div class=\"socials-sharing socials socials-colored-hover\"> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fthree-ways-to-see-meaning-in-your-life%2F\" title=\"Facebook\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon facebook\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Three+Ways+to+See+Meaning+in+Your+Life&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fthree-ways-to-see-meaning-in-your-life%2F\" title=\"Twitter\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon twitter\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fthree-ways-to-see-meaning-in-your-life%2F&#038;description=Three+Ways+to+See+Meaning+in+Your+Life\" title=\"Pinterest\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon pinterest\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tumblr.com\/widgets\/share\/tool?canonicalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fthree-ways-to-see-meaning-in-your-life%2F\" title=\"Tumblr\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon tumblr\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fthree-ways-to-see-meaning-in-your-life%2F&#038;title=Three+Ways+to+See+Meaning+in+Your+Life&amp;summary=Greater+Good+Magazine%2C+November+2021.+Struggling+to+find+a+sense+of+meaning+in+life%3F+Researchers+have+identified+three+different+pathways+to+it.\" title=\"LinkedIn\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon linkedin\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fthree-ways-to-see-meaning-in-your-life%2F&#038;title=Three+Ways+to+See+Meaning+in+Your+Life\" title=\"Reddit\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon reddit\"><\/i><\/a> <\/div> <svg class=\"sharing-styled-arrow\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/themes\/thegem\/css\/post-arrow.svg#dec-post-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"post-read-more\"><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-inline thegem-button-6ae1a1ce4bb306321\" ><a class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-tiny gem-button-style-outline gem-button-text-weight-normal gem-button-border-2\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 3px;\" onmouseleave=\"\" onmouseenter=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/2026\/10\/08\/three-ways-to-see-meaning-in-your-life\/\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/article> <article id=\"post-123445\" class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 inline-column item-animations-not-inited post-123445 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-purpose-and-philanthropy\"> <div class=\"post-content-wrapper\" style=\"\"> <div class=\"description\"> <div class=\"post-meta-conteiner\"> <div class=\"post-meta-right\"> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"post-title\"> <div class=\"entry-title title-h4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/2026\/10\/08\/in-search-of-meaning\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"light\">In Search of Meaning<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"post-text\"> <div class=\"summary\"> <p>American Psychological Association, October 2018. Psychologists are using a variety of approaches to help clients lead richer, more fulfilling lives.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"info clearfix\"> <div class=\"post-footer-sharing\"><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-inline thegem-button-6ae1a1ce4c7196092\" ><a class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-tiny gem-button-style-flat gem-button-text-weight-normal gem-button-empty\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 3px;\" onmouseleave=\"\" onmouseenter=\"\" href=\"#\" target=\"_self\"><i class=\"gem-print-icon gem-icon-pack-thegem-icons gem-icon-share \"><\/i><\/a><\/div> <div class=\"sharing-popup\"> <div class=\"socials-sharing socials socials-colored-hover\"> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fin-search-of-meaning%2F\" title=\"Facebook\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon facebook\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=In+Search+of+Meaning&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fin-search-of-meaning%2F\" title=\"Twitter\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon twitter\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fin-search-of-meaning%2F&#038;description=In+Search+of+Meaning\" title=\"Pinterest\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon pinterest\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tumblr.com\/widgets\/share\/tool?canonicalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fin-search-of-meaning%2F\" title=\"Tumblr\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon tumblr\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fin-search-of-meaning%2F&#038;title=In+Search+of+Meaning&amp;summary=American+Psychological+Association%2C+October+2018.+Psychologists+are+using+a+variety+of+approaches+to+help+clients+lead+richer%2C+more+fulfilling+lives.\" title=\"LinkedIn\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon linkedin\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fin-search-of-meaning%2F&#038;title=In+Search+of+Meaning\" title=\"Reddit\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon reddit\"><\/i><\/a> <\/div> <svg class=\"sharing-styled-arrow\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/themes\/thegem\/css\/post-arrow.svg#dec-post-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"post-read-more\"><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-inline thegem-button-6ae1a1ce4ca237846\" ><a class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-tiny gem-button-style-outline gem-button-text-weight-normal gem-button-border-2\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 3px;\" onmouseleave=\"\" onmouseenter=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/2026\/10\/08\/in-search-of-meaning\/\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/article> <article id=\"post-123444\" class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 inline-column item-animations-not-inited post-123444 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-purpose-and-philanthropy\"> <div class=\"post-content-wrapper\" style=\"\"> <div class=\"description\"> <div class=\"post-meta-conteiner\"> <div class=\"post-meta-right\"> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"post-title\"> <div class=\"entry-title title-h4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/2026\/10\/08\/can-helping-others-help-you-find-meaning-in-life\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"light\">Can Helping Others Help You Find Meaning in Life?<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"post-text\"> <div class=\"summary\"> <p>Greater Good Magazine, February 2016. New research is finding that being kind and giving to others can make our lives feel more meaningful.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"info clearfix\"> <div class=\"post-footer-sharing\"><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-inline thegem-button-6ae1a1ce4d7f04504\" ><a class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-tiny gem-button-style-flat gem-button-text-weight-normal gem-button-empty\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 3px;\" onmouseleave=\"\" onmouseenter=\"\" href=\"#\" target=\"_self\"><i class=\"gem-print-icon gem-icon-pack-thegem-icons gem-icon-share \"><\/i><\/a><\/div> <div class=\"sharing-popup\"> <div class=\"socials-sharing socials socials-colored-hover\"> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fcan-helping-others-help-you-find-meaning-in-life%2F\" title=\"Facebook\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon facebook\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=Can+Helping+Others+Help+You+Find+Meaning+in+Life%3F&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fcan-helping-others-help-you-find-meaning-in-life%2F\" title=\"Twitter\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon twitter\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fcan-helping-others-help-you-find-meaning-in-life%2F&#038;description=Can+Helping+Others+Help+You+Find+Meaning+in+Life%3F\" title=\"Pinterest\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon pinterest\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/tumblr.com\/widgets\/share\/tool?canonicalUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fcan-helping-others-help-you-find-meaning-in-life%2F\" title=\"Tumblr\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon tumblr\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fcan-helping-others-help-you-find-meaning-in-life%2F&#038;title=Can+Helping+Others+Help+You+Find+Meaning+in+Life%3F&amp;summary=Greater+Good+Magazine%2C+February+2016.+New+research+is+finding+that+being+kind+and+giving+to+others+can+make+our+lives+feel+more+meaningful.\" title=\"LinkedIn\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon linkedin\"><\/i><\/a> <a class=\"socials-item\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lodestarfoundation.org%2Fsite%2F2026%2F10%2F08%2Fcan-helping-others-help-you-find-meaning-in-life%2F&#038;title=Can+Helping+Others+Help+You+Find+Meaning+in+Life%3F\" title=\"Reddit\"><i class=\"socials-item-icon reddit\"><\/i><\/a> <\/div> <svg class=\"sharing-styled-arrow\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/wp-content\/themes\/thegem\/css\/post-arrow.svg#dec-post-arrow\"><\/use><\/svg><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"post-read-more\"><div class=\"gem-button-container gem-button-position-inline thegem-button-6ae1a1ce4db1e2551\" ><a class=\"gem-button gem-button-size-tiny gem-button-style-outline gem-button-text-weight-normal gem-button-border-2\" data-ll-effect=\"drop-right-without-wrap\" style=\"border-radius: 3px;\" onmouseleave=\"\" onmouseenter=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/2026\/10\/08\/can-helping-others-help-you-find-meaning-in-life\/\" target=\"_self\">Read More<\/a><\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div>\n<\/article> <article id=\"post-123443\" class=\"col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-6 col-xs-6 inline-column item-animations-not-inited post-123443 post type-post status-publish format-standard category-purpose-and-philanthropy\"> <div class=\"post-content-wrapper\" style=\"\"> <div class=\"description\"> <div class=\"post-meta-conteiner\"> <div class=\"post-meta-right\"> <\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"post-title\"> <div class=\"entry-title title-h4\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lodestarfoundation.org\/site\/2026\/10\/08\/why-do-people-give-to-charity\/\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"light\">Why Do People Give to Charity?<\/span><\/a><\/div> <\/div> <div class=\"post-text\"> <div class=\"summary\"> <p>Stanford SOCIAL INNOVATION Review, March 2008. 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