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Tech billionaires: Reshaping philanthropy in a quest for a better world

  • Source : Taylor & Francis
  • 1 January 1970
Solomon critiques how tech billionaires, through their large-scale philanthropic endeavors, are significantly reshaping societal agendas and challenging traditional foundational models. The book explores the complex power dynamics, motivations, and long-term consequences of this tech-driven giving, often termed "philanthrocapitalism." It examines how these new philanthropists combine immense personal capital with innovative business-like techniques, media savvy, and a focus on scalability to tackle intractable global problems, blurring the lines between business, charity, and government in their quest for a better world.
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Linsey McGoey, 2015, No such thing as a free gift: The Gates foundation and the price of philanthropy, London, Verso, 304 p.

  • Source : Verso
  • 1 January 1970
India’s projected economic growth by 2050 necessitates accelerated industrialization, impacting the environment. The Indian government has introduced mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) guidelines for Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) since 2010 to foster sustainable and inclusive development. This study analyzes policy documents and interviews PSU managers to identify challenges in linking CSR with sustainable development. Four key areas requiring attention are stakeholder engagement, institutional mechanisms, capacity building, and knowledge management. Effective implementation demands streamlined government-public sector and public sector-community engagement, robust institutional frameworks, enhanced managerial understanding of CSR and sustainability, and mechanisms for knowledge sharing from early experiences.
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Inside venture philanthropy

  • Source : Taylor & Francis
  • 1 January 1970
This chapter explores venture philanthropy, a funding model that applies venture capital principles to philanthropy, moving beyond traditional "chequebook" approaches. It highlights venture philanthropy’s emphasis on high-engagement funding, capacity building, longer-term support, and financial sustainability. The text suggests that this model can catalyze innovation and foster multi-sectoral partnerships, acting as a crucial enabler for impact entrepreneurship and providing unconventional financing to social ventures.
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How philanthropy is changing in Europe

  • Source : Routledge (book)
  • 1 January 1970
This book examines the ongoing transformation of European philanthropy, now a €50 billion market. Through interviews with major donors, advisors, and fundraisers, it charts evolving donor demographics, professionalization of giving, and government involvement. The book offers practical insights for fundraisers navigating new donor behaviors, transparency demands, and evolving regulatory environments. A comprehensive appendix offers resources for strategic fundraising in Europe's complex philanthropic landscape.
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Follow the money: Climate philanthropy from Kyoto to Paris

  • Source : Google Books
  • 1 January 1970
This book, "Follow the money: Climate philanthropy from Kyoto to Paris," analyzes the flow and impact of philanthropic funding in the climate change arena from the Kyoto Protocol era to the Paris Agreement. It examines how philanthropic organizations have shaped climate policy, research, and advocacy efforts globally. The author investigates the strategies employed by climate funders, the effectiveness of their investments, and the broader implications for international climate governance. The book offers insights into the evolving landscape of climate philanthropy and its role in addressing environmental challenges.
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Cultivating the Next Generation of Givers

  • Source : Grand Valley State University
  • 1 January 1970
This book examines critical issues facing private foundations, particularly their role in addressing poverty and inequality. It delves into the paradoxes of philanthropy, such as the tension between foundations’ private wealth origins and their public benefit missions. The text explores how foundations operate as key stakeholders in large-scale social reforms, questioning how public benefit is assured and the implications of their focus on inequality. It also considers the challenges foundations face in supporting long-term social change while often seeking short-term, measurable impact.
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Communication and social change: A citizen perspective

  • Source : Google Books (originally Polity Press)
  • 1 January 1970
Authors Paul Brest and Hal Harvey provide a strategic roadmap for philanthropy focused on achieving measurable social impact. They emphasize setting clear goals, using logic models, gathering evidence, and adjusting based on feedback. The book introduces key tools like theories of change and cost-effectiveness analysis, encouraging funders to adopt rigorous planning processes. It critiques reactive and fragmented giving while promoting deliberate, outcome-driven philanthropy, especially in sectors like education, health, and climate change.
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Book Review: Meenaz Kassam, Femida Handy and Emily Janson, Philanthropy in India: Promise to Practice

  • Source : SAGE Journals
  • 1 January 1970
This book review highlights "Philanthropy in India: Promise to Practice" by Meenaz Kassam, Femida Handy, and Emily Janson. The book offers a vivid sociological and empirical account of India’s long-standing philanthropic traditions, rooted in religious concepts like ‘daan.’ It contrasts Indian practices with those in other countries, documenting government policies influencing philanthropy and identifying successful strategies. The authors provide unique insights into the cultural context and evolving landscape of giving in India, making it a valuable resource for understanding the complexities and nuances of philanthropy within the subcontinent.
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Review of What Is Philanthropy?

  • Source : Journal of Public Affairs Education
  • 1 January 1970
Nickels reviews Salvatore Alaimo's What Is Philanthropy?, noting its strengths in clarifying definitions and taxonomies, but also its limitations in engaging critically with power and equity. She recommends integrating more diverse perspectives and addressing philanthropic accountability to hearten future scholarship on civil society. The review calls for a more nuanced and critical examination of philanthropy, moving beyond mere definitions to explore its broader societal implications, particularly concerning issues of power dynamics and equitable distribution of resources. It advocates for scholarship that challenges conventional understandings and promotes greater accountability within the philanthropic sector.
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Behavioral Dimensions of Islamic Philanthropy: The Case of Zakat

  • Source : Springer International Publishing
  • 1 January 1970
This chapter examines the behavioral aspects of individual Islamic donors in their practice of zakat, a specific religious contribution. It aims to provide a fundamental understanding of the factors influencing their giving behavior, including triggers, motivators, traits, attributes, and preferences. The study uses hierarchical cluster analysis to develop psychographic profiles of these donors, highlighting the diversity among them. It emphasizes the need to consider this diversity when developing principles, regulatory standards, institutional infrastructure, and governance models for the Islamic social finance sector, particularly concerning zakat. The research contributes to optimizing zakat management for community welfare.
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