• Paper / Report

Generative philanthropy: Long-term investments in economic opportunity

  • Source : Grand Valley State University
  • 1 January 1970
This report introduces "generative philanthropy" as an approach focused on long-term investments to create economic opportunity. It explores how philanthropic efforts can move beyond short-term charitable giving to foster sustainable economic development and systemic change. The paper likely outlines strategies and models for philanthropists to engage in investments that yield lasting societal benefits and address root causes of economic inequality.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Gamification techniques and millennial generation philanthropy

  • Source : ProQuest
  • 1 January 1970
This study explores the potential of gamification techniques to engage the millennial generation in philanthropic activities. It investigates how incorporating game-like elements, such as points, badges, and leaderboards, can influence millennials’ motivation and participation in charitable giving. The research aims to provide insights for non-profit organizations seeking to adapt their fundraising strategies to better connect with this key demographic.
  • Academic / Journal Article

From Innovation to Impact: How Philanthropy Can Support Problem-Solving

  • Source : Taylor & Francis Online
  • 1 January 1970
This article examines the shift from narrow philanthropy to broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) engagement among Latin American firms, using data from the Alianzas development program in Guatemala. It analyzes how firms, both with established and new philanthropic programs, participated in Alianzas, demonstrating proliferation, professionalization, and partnering. The study assesses the effectiveness of CSR as a tool for poverty eradication and highlights the need for corporate governance reforms to align private interests with international development goals.
  • Book

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.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Exiting from large-scale initiatives: Lessons and insights from a national scan of philanthropy

  • Source : Grand Valley State University
  • 1 January 1970
This article shares insights and lessons from a research project commissioned by The California Endowment in early 2016 to inform the planning for its transition out of Building Healthy Communities, a 10-year, place-based, policy- and systems-change initiative. The goal of the nationwide study, which included literature reviews and interviews with 30 executives and directors from 17 foundations, was to tap into philanthropic leaders' accumulated wisdom about exiting out of similar initiatives. The article presents a framework for exit and sustainability planning.
  • Paper / Report

Designing for Strategic Philanthropy

  • Source : Stanford
  • 1 January 1970
This article introduces "design philanthropy," a new approach where foundations develop and implement their own instructional innovations for education reform. This evolves from venture philanthropy, which focused on broad policy changes. While design philanthropy aims to increase democratic engagement, influence instructional core, and spur innovation, it also presents challenges regarding coherence, scalability, and sustainability in education policymaking, prompting a re-evaluation of philanthropic influence and accountability.
  • Book

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.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Creating a culture of philanthropy in nonprofit arts organizations

  • Source : VCU Scholars Compass
  • 1 January 1970
This paper establishes a theoretical foundation for empirically analyzing how sustainable development (SD) can be achieved through stakeholder relations management (SRM). It defines the SD-SRM perspective, linking it to broader stakeholder theory and operationalizing SD for the microeconomic level. The authors illustrate the interconnectedness of SD, SRM, Corporate Sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility, concluding that the effectiveness of societal guiding models and management approaches like CSR is significantly influenced by their societal integration.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Creating a Culture of Philanthropy

  • Source : Google Scholar (Springer)
  • 1 January 1970
This article examines corporate strategic philanthropy and its implications for social work. It explores how corporate giving can be structured to achieve both business objectives and social good. The piece likely delves into the alignment of philanthropic efforts with corporate strategies, discussing potential benefits for companies and the community, and how social work professionals can engage with or leverage such initiatives.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Corporate Social Responsibility in India: A Journey from Corporate Philanthropy to Governance Mandate

  • Source : Sage
  • 1 January 1970
This article examines the evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India, tracing its journey from corporate philanthropy to a governance mandate under the Companies Act 2013. Through desk research, it highlights how recent regulations aim to integrate CSR with corporate performance through internalization and institutionalization. The study underscores the government’s role in promoting socially responsible business practices and ensuring accountability within the Indian corporate ecosystem.
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