From the ancient world onward, patronage of the arts was important in art history. It is known in greatest detail in reference to medieval and Renaissance Europe, though patronage can also be traced in feudal Japan, … See more

Charitable and other non-profit making organizations often seek one or more influential figureheads to act as patrons. The relationship often does not involve money. As well as conferring credibility, these people can use their contacts and charisma to assist … See more

Anglican
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In the Church of England, patronage is the commonly used term for the right to present a candidate … See more

Political leaders have at their disposal a great deal of patronage, in the sense that they make decisions on the appointment of officials See more

Sometimes consumers support smaller or local businesses or corporations out of loyalty even if less expensive options exist. Their regular … See more

While most news companies, particularly in North America are funded through advertising revenue, secondary funding sources include audience members and philanthropists who donate to for-profit and non-profit organizations. See more

There are historical examples where the noble classes financed scientific pursuits.
Many Barmakids were patrons of the sciences, which greatly helped the propagation of Indian science and scholarship from the neighboring Academy of Gundishapur See more