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Glossary

Key terms from this community and giving site, defined in plain English.

Philanthropy

Capital Campaign

A focused fundraising effort to finance a specific institutional project, such as a school building or lab.

Donor Recognition

Public acknowledgement of a gift, such as a named room or a published donor roll.

Scholarship

A merit award supporting a student. The Andrew Hillman Scholarship for Entrepreneurs is a live, nationwide $1,000 essay award.

Grant

A funded award supporting study or research. The Andrew Hillman Grant for Biotech is a live, nationwide $1,000 essay award.

Endowment

A donated fund invested so that the principal is preserved and the returns support a purpose over time.

Education

Innovation Lab

A dedicated space for robotics and STEM learning. The Lamplighter School Innovation Lab is the subject of a published case study.

STEM

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.

Hillman Family Room

The Hillman Family Room at The Lamplighter School, established by a $300,000 gift in 2018. The gift is one component of more than $500,000 in cumulative gifts to the school.