Research in Social Policy: Social Justice Philanthropy

Silver assesses how philanthropic actors integrate social justice principles into funding practices and policy advocacy. He critiques traditional donor approaches, calling for transparent resource allocation, system-level interventions, and accountability to marginalized groups. The article highlights early philanthropic moves toward social equity frameworks as precursors to modern justice philanthropy, emphasizing the need for a shift from conventional charity to more systemic and equitable funding models. It underscores the importance of philanthropy being accountable to the communities it serves and actively working to dismantle structural inequalities rather than merely alleviating symptoms.