• Academic / Journal Article

Racialized neoliberal philanthropy: Examining arts for social change grantmaking

  • Source : Academy of Management Proceedings
  • 1 January 1970
Saifer explores how neoliberal logics shape racialized arts funding, highlighting how philanthropies promote arts for change while maintaining elite interests. He argues that grantmaking often prioritizes marketable narratives and short-term outcomes, neglecting deep social justice aims. Saifer calls for grantor reflexivity and strategies to unsettle neoliberal frameworks, urging a re-evaluation of how philanthropic practices can genuinely support deep social justice initiatives rather than perpetuating existing power structures. The article underscores the importance of critical self-reflection within philanthropic organizations to ensure their efforts truly align with transformative social change rather than superficial or market-driven outcomes.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Review of Funding Feminism: Monied Women, Philanthropy, and the Women's Movement

  • Source : CWU History Faculty Publications
  • 1 January 1970
K.J. Blair reviews Joan Marie Johnson’s "Funding Feminism" and other works, highlighting their contributions to uncovering the often-overlooked history of women philanthropists. The review analyzes how wealth and gender significantly influenced investments in social and racial justice initiatives across various movements. Blair emphasizes the importance of these works in providing a more complete understanding of women’s historical impact on philanthropy and social change.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Reimagining Institutional Philanthropy

  • Source : Stanford Social Innovation Review
  • 1 January 1970
Powell, Seldon & Sahni challenge conventional institutional philanthropy, urging funders to embrace humility, share power, and embed equity in their practices. Drawing on interviews with U.S. foundation leaders, they highlight strategies such as participatory grantmaking, providing flexible funding, and fostering honest self-reflection. These approaches are presented as crucial for building trust with grantees and catalyzing meaningful systems change, addressing the growing gap between philanthropic aspirations and actual societal impact.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Reconnaissance of philanthropy

  • Source : Science Direct
  • 1 January 1970
This article by Christou, Hadjielias, and Farmaki offers a comprehensive overview of philanthropy, delineating its evolving scope, societal roles, and emerging trends. It maps out contemporary forms such as strategic, technology-driven, and global philanthropy, and identifies the diverse cross-sector actors involved. The authors propose future research directions, focusing on critical areas like the measurement of philanthropic impact, ethical considerations in giving, and the implications of digital advancements on philanthropic practices.
  • Book

Serial entrepreneurs, angel investors, and capex light edu-business start-ups in India: Philanthropy, impact investing, and systemic educational change

  • Source : Researching the Global Education Industry
  • 1 January 1970
Ball analyzes the rise of capital expenditure (capex)-light edu-business models in India, supported by serial entrepreneurs and angel investors. The chapter explores how blended finance, combining philanthropy and impact investing, can drive scalable systemic change in education. It highlights the inherent tensions between profit motives and the pursuit of public good, advocating for collaborative models rooted in local contexts and sustainable ecosystem building. The research suggests that while market-driven approaches can innovate, they must be carefully balanced with a commitment to equitable access and quality, ensuring that educational advancements truly serve broader societal needs in India.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Becoming Big Bettable

  • Source : Bridgespan
  • 1 January 1970
This supplement to Stanford Social Innovation Review, "Unleashing Philanthropy's Big Bets for Social Change," explores how large-scale philanthropic investments are transforming social sector efforts. It features perspectives from leaders on what constitutes a "big bet," their achievements, the requirements for securing them, and strategies to expand opportunities for such significant gifts. The authors emphasize the importance of enabling social change leaders to envision and deploy far-reaching contributions that can catalyze transformative impact. The report also encourages donors to look beyond their immediate networks to support a broader diversity of initiatives and leaders, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to achieve greater equity.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Balancing the Competing Demands of Strategic Philanthropy: The Case of the Delaware River Watershed Initiative

  • Source : The Foundation Review
  • 1 January 1970
This article examines four interrelated tensions encountered in strategic philanthropy, using the Delaware River Watershed Initiative as a case study: upfront planning versus emergent strategy, top-down versus bottom-up management, strategic focus versus opportunistic flexibility, and ambitious aspirations versus realistic expectations. Based on an evaluation of the initiative’s first four years, the paper discusses how these tensions played out during its evolution. It concludes by suggesting that evaluation in strategic philanthropy should not only provide feedback but also facilitate a learning process to help participants clarify their roles and approaches.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Analysis of drivers of CSR practices' implementation among family firms in India: A stakeholder's perspecti

  • Source : Emrald Insight
  • 1 January 1970
This paper examines the drivers of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) implementation in Indian family firms from a stakeholder perspective, acknowledging unique institutional and governance contexts in developing economies. Building on "stakeholder theory," it addresses how diverse societal sections influence firms’ CSR activities. The study uncovers the saliency (legitimacy and power) of different stakeholder groups across various aspects of a firm’s CSR engagement, providing insights into the motivations and pressures shaping responsible business practices in India.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Philanthropy Of The Business Sector In Israel

  • Source : CEEOL Journal
  • 1 January 1970
Rozental investigates corporate philanthropy in Israel, examining the relative influence of CSR, tax incentives, and business strategy on giving. Using interviews with corporate funders, the study outlines prevalent funding areas—education, community welfare—and explores how corporate culture shapes philanthropic priorities. The research sheds light on the motivations and mechanisms behind business sector giving, revealing the intricate connections between corporate social responsibility and strategic business objectives.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Power and Participation in Philanthropy: Human Rights as a Goal or a Process?

  • Source : University of Dayton
  • 1 January 1970
Love, Samarasan & Mallillin explore philanthropy's role in human rights through participatory grantmaking. They evaluate whether philanthropy achieves rights-based goals or simply follows a process, discussing power dynamics, co-ownership, and accountability in giving. The article delves into the complexities of human rights philanthropy, questioning if it genuinely empowers beneficiaries or merely maintains existing power structures. It advocates for grantmaking models that emphasize shared decision-making and genuine collaboration, ensuring that human rights initiatives are driven by the communities they intend to serve, fostering true accountability and systemic change.
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