Stargazing Philanthropist Gifts

"After spending thirty years creating models of early universe formation, I began to suspect that my work didn't make a shred of difference."

"HR-bill 9495. Cutting down non-profits."

Rich man vomiting euros to a beggar.

"Gee, thanks pal."

"I've heard that seeing the earth from outer space can really change your perspective. I couldn't agree more."

"I'm in nonprofit work for the money."

Charities should investigate whether published reports are 'Misleadingly Positive'.

"He says he wants to see the actual brick he donated."

"My wish is simple—to give something back to the community."

'The best grants lie that-a-ways, Ma'am.'

"Tia Carmen, if times are tough, how come you're giving money away?"

Hypocrisy about poverty

"Thank you, and may the I.R.S. accept all your deductions."

Inflation Is Up, Interest Rates Are Going Up. . . I'm Asking You To UP Your Donation.

"My Aunt Agatha – feminist, civil rights activist, philanthropist, sound engineer for 'Cheap Trick at Budokan.'"

Please Give

"I'll match donations when you match my tax payments."

More people working in Voluntary sector than 2010.

The nonprofit dog fight.

"Look! It's the Montgomerys from the breast-cancer walk."

'For donating half my property to the poor, I'll get the 'Unselfish Millionaire of the Year' medal and a supporting receipt for my allowable expenses!'

The scales between gluttony and hunger

'Sorry - I only donate big.'

'I'd like to think they contribute because it's the right thing to do, but I'm not above a short sermon on tax deductibility.'

Miss Jellyby

"I got my first paycheck, and now I understand why our organization is classified as a nonprofit."

"What are we doing wrong?"

'I'm freezing...The rich list is a little thin this year.'

"My company sells military goods and information to unsavory characters around the world, and donates 100% of our profits to local charities!"

"When we said to be creative with your grant proposal presentation, this is not what was meant."

'Your very generous charitable contribution shows up as this very slight blip right here.'

'Can't you stop being charitable, we are on vacation.'

'Let me introduce my biggest supporter, a real whale of a guy, a huge fan..'

'So then the alien stepped out of the UFO and said that he was a fundraiser from another planet, which was quite novel, I thought.'

Nelson Mandela