• Paper / Report

Inequality and philanthropy: High-income giving in the United States 1917–2012

  • Source : ScienceDirect
  • 1 January 1970
This study examines high-income charitable giving in the USA from 1917 to 2012, revealing an inverse relationship between donations and income inequality. This finding contradicts prevailing theories suggesting increased giving with rising inequality. The negative correlation persists even when controlling for other variables, both nationally and at the state level. The research suggests that low payout ratios of foundations and endowed charities, combined with this inverse relationship, may perpetuate rather than alleviate inequality over time and across different regions.
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Doing disability through charity and philanthropy in contemporary South India

  • Source : SAGE Publications
  • 1 January 1970
This research explores how giving circle (GC) member identities relate to funding recipients, investigating if GCs foster giving to similar (bonding social capital) or dissimilar (bridging social capital) identity groups. Drawing on survey data from GC members and a control group, findings indicate both groups are more likely to give to shared identity groups. However, GC members show a greater propensity to give to groups not sharing their identity, suggesting GCs encourage bridging social capital, potentially democratizing philanthropy for marginalized groups.
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Dancing with giraffes: Why philanthropy matters for public management

  • Source : Cambridge University Press
  • 1 January 1970
This report from Stanford PACS explores strategies for cultivating and engaging the next generation of philanthropists. It likely delves into understanding their motivations, preferred giving methods, and how philanthropic organizations and initiatives can effectively reach and involve younger donors. The paper aims to provide insights into fostering a sustained culture of giving among future generations, ensuring the continuity of philanthropic endeavors.
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2018 Policy community Survey: Final Report on South Asia

  • Source : IDRC Digital Library
  • 1 January 1970
In 2018, the Think Tank Initiative (TTI) commissioned GlobeScan to survey policy stakeholders in Africa, Latin America, and South Asia. This report presents results from the Africa survey, aiming to understand information needs, uses, and perceptions of think tanks among policy actors in specific countries like Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, and Uganda. It provides valuable insights into how policy communities engage with research and analysis, highlighting key areas where think tanks can enhance their relevance and impact. The findings contribute to a better understanding of evidence-informed policymaking in the region.
  • Paper / Report

Asian-Australian diaspora philanthropy

  • Source : Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation, Centre for Social Impact
  • 1 January 1970
This report reviews the giving practices among Asian-Australians, recognizing the growing prominence of Asian diaspora communities in Australia’s social, business, and public life. It addresses the existing knowledge gap regarding how, why, where, and what causes Asian-Australian philanthropists support. The Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation commissioned this study as a crucial first step towards understanding this demographic’s philanthropic nature. The goal is to identify and realize opportunities for Australia's mainstream philanthropy sector to engage more closely with Asian-Australian donors for mutual benefit and enhanced societal impact.
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A Will in Search of a Way: Philanthropy in Education in Peru

  • Source : Munich Personal RePEc Archive
  • 1 January 1970
This paper investigates emerging philanthropic and social investment models in Peru, an upper middle-income country where human development and education indices lag behind economic growth. With overseas development assistance shifting, local philanthropists aim to fill the social investment gap. Based on a survey of 157 philanthropic organizations in Peru’s largest cities, the study explores how strategic leveraging of philanthropic spending, relative to the public education budget, is critical for achieving impact at scale.
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Philanthropy: towards a better practice model

  • Source : APC (Australian Policy Commons)
  • 1 January 1970
Gillies, York & Minkiewicz propose a best-practice model combining ethical stewardship, community-centred innovation, and outcome evaluation. They recommend embedding social justice, continually learning from grantees, and aligning grant-making with systemic change goals. The model aims to raise sector standards by promoting transparent, accountable, and impactful philanthropic practices that prioritize community needs and long-term societal benefit.
  • Paper / Report

Philanthropy with Chinese Characteristics: The potential of giving as a political and financial agent for social change

  • Source : Princeton DataSpace
  • 1 January 1970
Rathjen investigates how Chinese philanthropy operates within political constraints, highlighting cross-sector coordination among state, corporate, and social actors. Drawing on field data, she argues that giving in China can be a pragmatic tool for social change, with implications for governance and financial flows. The study illuminates the unique dynamics of philanthropy in a state-controlled environment, showcasing its capacity to navigate political landscapes while still driving social impact. It also considers how these interactions shape the overall landscape of social change initiatives in China.
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Philanthropy for Impact – West Bengal

  • Source : Philanthropy in India (Gates, EdelGive & Sattva)
  • 1 January 1970
This research paper is part of a series designed to be a valuable tool and dialogue enabler for various stakeholders in the social sector, including social entrepreneurs, practitioners, funders, policymakers, and government entities. It compiles the current landscape of trends, gaps, opportunities, best practices, and recommendations related to state development profiles and key themes like gender and livelihoods. Each paper in the series aims to serve as a ready reference, fostering more informed collaborations, funding decisions, and implementation strategies.
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