More than just funding: Philanthropy and service innovation: Sacred Heart Mission's journey to social inclusion

  • 1 January 1970
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  • Publisher : search.informit.org
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This article examines Sacred Heart Mission’s journey towards social inclusion, focusing on how philanthropy has contributed to service innovation beyond mere funding. It likely explores the strategic role of philanthropic support in enabling organizations to develop, test, and scale new approaches to social challenges. The authors delve into how partnerships with funders have fostered innovation in service delivery, improved program effectiveness, and facilitated broader systemic change for social inclusion. It highlights the transformative potential of engaged philanthropy that extends beyond financial transactions.

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S Austin, S Grigg

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Social Justice, Philanthropy and Human Rights

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