• Paper / Report

Southern Trends: 50 Years of Philanthropy in the Southeast Region

  • Source : Candid Lab
  • 1 January 1970
This report, developed in collaboration with the Southeastern Council of Foundations, chronicles the evolution of philanthropy in the U.S. South over five decades. It highlights a significant shift from family-led giving towards a more diverse philanthropic ecosystem, documenting key trends in funding, assets, and impact strategies. The report reveals that Southeastern foundations’ assets more than doubled since 2004, with the majority of giving remaining within the region and education being the leading target for funding.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Social enterprises, venture philanthropy and the alleviation of income inequality

  • Source : Springer
  • 1 January 1970
This article analyzes how venture philanthropy-funded social enterprises can reduce income inequality, using quantitative and qualitative data from European cases. It finds that hybrid models, combining revenue generation with stakeholder inclusion, demonstrate stronger redistributive effects compared to traditional grant-only initiatives. The authors call for tailored funding frameworks that address both business viability and social equity, emphasizing that social enterprises can contribute significantly to system change, especially when supported by appropriate financial mechanisms.
  • Book

Social change, social welfare and social science

  • Source : De Gruyter
  • 1 January 1970
This book explores the complex relationship between social welfare systems, social change, and social science research. It analyzes how welfare structures adapt to various societal shifts, including technological advancements, demographic changes, and growing inequality. The author advocates for interdisciplinary policy research to inform equitable social reforms and urges welfare institutions to adopt systems-thinking and participatory governance for enhanced resilience. The work underscores the critical role of informed policy design in navigating modern social challenges.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Shouldn't, Wouldn't, Couldn't? Analyzing the Involvement of Oligarchs' Philanthropy Foundations in the Ukrainian Protests of 2013-14

  • Source : East/West: Journal of Ukrainian Studies
  • 1 January 1970
This article analyzes the role of philanthropy foundations established by wealthy Ukrainian businessmen-politicians during the 2013-14 Maidan protests. It explores whether and how these foundations, often espousing values of social change and democratization, engaged with a movement that also aimed for "de-oligarchization." The findings indicate that the foundations’ actions were largely dictated by their founders’ political affiliations, and their overall impact on the grassroots social movement was marginal. The study highlights the complex legitimacy challenges faced by oligarchic philanthropy during periods of political upheaval.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Mythbusting in the Central Valley: Review of Erica Kohl-Arenas' The Self-Help Myth: How Philanthropy Fails to Alleviate Poverty.

  • Source : Taylor & Francis Online
  • 1 January 1970
This review critically assesses Erica Kohl-Arenas’ "The Self-Help Myth," which argues that philanthropy, despite good intentions, often fails to alleviate poverty by focusing on individual self-help rather than systemic inequalities. Drawing on case studies from California’s Central Valley, the book reveals how philanthropic strategies can inadvertently maintain existing power structures and divert attention from the root causes of poverty. The review emphasizes Kohl-Arenas’ assertion that market-driven charity models frequently co-opt grassroots efforts, leading to a depoliticization of poverty and a reinforcement of the status quo.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Meenaz Kassam, Femida Handy and Emily Jansons: Philanthropy in India: Promise to Practice: A Book Review

  • Source : Springer
  • 1 January 1970
This report analyzes disaster-related funding from 2016, provided by foundations, bilateral and multilateral donors, the U.S. federal government, corporations, and smaller donors via donor-advised funds and online platforms. It sheds light on how millions globally are affected by disasters and humanitarian crises each year. The report provides a comprehensive overview of funding flows, offering insights into the patterns and allocations of philanthropic support. This data is intended to inform more effective and strategic decision-making for donors engaged in disaster response and recovery efforts.
  • Paper / Report

Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy 2019: Data to Drive Decisions

  • Source : Candid Lab
  • 1 January 1970
This article critiques the use of gender gaps in school enrollment and attainment as sole indicators of progress in education equality. Analyzing data from 43 low- and middle-income countries over ten years, the authors reveal that binary views of gender parity are often incomplete and misleading. They advocate for a more inclusive approach to measurement, combining gender gap data with information on changing enrollment/attainment levels, emerging gender gaps at different schooling levels, gender-related barriers, and gender differences in the return on education investments. This aims to inform more effective policies.
  • Paper / Report

Leveraging Philanthropy in a Systems-Change Initiative

  • Source : JSTOR
  • 1 January 1970
This paper explores strategies for organizing young people with wealth to engage in social justice philanthropy. It likely delves into how these individuals can utilize their financial privilege and influence to support social change movements and address systemic inequalities. The content probably examines the motivations, challenges, and effective approaches for channeling wealth towards social justice causes, including discussions on equitable giving practices and community-led initiatives. It aims to provide a framework for empowering young philanthropists to become agents of social transformation.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Leveraging Effective Consulting to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Philanthropy

  • Source : Harvard DASH
  • 1 January 1970
This capstone examines the author’s work with New Profit, a venture-philanthropy fund, focusing on the Future of Work XPRIZE (FOW XP) initiative. It highlights the shift from merely fundraising to aligning diverse stakeholders—employers, technologists, and philanthropists—around a common agenda to scale soft skills for low-wage employees. The article emphasizes that successful systems change requires understanding power structures, diversity, equity, inclusion, shared value, and collective decision-making. It discusses how the initiative created an ecosystem of support, moving beyond technical challenges to address adaptive challenges in workforce development.
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