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Sillerman Center For The Advancement Of Philanthropy
Category: Social Change
DescriptionThe Center, located at Brandeis University in Massachusetts, is the creator of the Generous U competition, a national contest aimed at increasing philanthropy and philanthropic values on college campuses in the United States. The annual competition invites student groups to demonstrate a successful effort to engage a substantial number of their peers in charitable giving; increase philanthropic awareness and a culture of giving on their campuses; nurture the lifelong habit of charitable giving among their peers; and/or develop a philanthropic program model that can be replicated on other campuses. The competition will consider any organized activity intended to encourage charitable giving by students. It will be judged based on cover letters and YouTube videos submitted by eligible students. The winning entry will receive the $10,000 Sillerman Prize while one runner-up will receive a prize of $2,500. The winner’s college will be able to claim the title of Generous U. Additional information can be found on the Web site.
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