• Academic / Journal Article

Nation, Race, and the Cultural Political Economy of Art for Social Change Philanthropy in Canada

  • Source : ProQuest
  • 1 January 1970
This dissertation critically examines the institution of "art for social change" (AFSC) philanthropy in Canada, particularly its engagement with issues of social injustice. It situates AFSC philanthropy within Canada’s racialized and colonial histories, arguing that discourses of Canadian identity, such as multiculturalism and diversity, are mobilized in ways that de-historicize and de-race the contradictions underlying AFSC philanthropy. The study analyzes how intersecting dynamics of nation-building, racism, settler-colonialism, and capitalist development shape philanthropic policy and practice, advocating for a focus on nation and race in the study of AFSC and broader philanthropy.
  • Paper / Report

MONEY WELL SPENT: A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR SMART PHILANTHROPY

  • Source : pacscenter.stanford.edu
  • 1 January 1970
This report, "Money Well Spent: A Strategic Plan for Smart Philanthropy," provides a comprehensive guide for individual donors, foundations, and non-profits seeking to maximize their social impact. It offers essential tools and frameworks for designing and implementing effective philanthropic strategies that deliver demonstrable results. The document addresses key challenges in philanthropy, such as choosing funding modalities, measuring progress, and evaluating project success. It incorporates a decade of developments in the field, including impact investing and pay-for-success programs, advocating for results-driven philanthropy.
  • Blog

Money as Medicine

  • Source : ssir.org
  • 1 January 1970
This blog post introduces the concept of "Money as Medicine," advocating for a decolonized approach to wealth and philanthropy. Edgar Villanueva argues that traditional philanthropic practices often perpetuate systemic inequalities and trauma, urging a shift towards restorative, equitable, and healing financial flows. The article encourages funders to confront their own biases, listen to marginalized communities, and invest resources to repair historical harms. It proposes steps for individuals and institutions to transform philanthropy into a tool for connection, healing, and belonging, challenging the "divide, control, exploit" paradigm.
  • Paper / Report

Measuring the State of Disaster Philanthropy, 2018

  • Source : Candid Lab
  • 1 January 1970
This annual report by the Center for Disaster Philanthropy and Candid examines global disaster-related funding from various sources, including foundations, governments, and corporations. It classifies giving by disaster type and assistance strategy. The report emphasizes philanthropy’s crucial role in the larger global aid ecosystem, particularly in addressing funding gaps and supporting overlooked areas of the disaster life cycle, such as risk reduction, preparedness, and sustained recovery efforts. The analysis aims to empower donors to make more strategic and impactful decisions in their disaster-related contributions.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Measuring Gender Equality in Education: Lessons from Trends in 43 Countries

  • Source : JSTOR
  • 1 January 1970
This paper explores the concept of "blended value," arguing that organizations (for-profit or non-profit) create a combination of economic, social, and environmental value. It challenges traditional separations between "doing well" and "doing good" and proposes a framework for understanding practices that aim to maximize this blended value. The research, based on a two-year process, identifies challenges in achieving blended value, particularly concerning capital development, performance metrics, and regulatory issues. It advocates for integrated strategies that capture efficiencies by blending commercial and social objectives, enhancing sustainable investing and philanthropy.
  • Book

Mass Communication and Social Change: the Imagery of Development and the Development of Imagery 1

  • Source : Taylor & Francis
  • 1 January 1970
This report examines the emerging landscape of philanthropy in developing countries, noting a rise in private and family foundations. It highlights how community philanthropy challenges conventional development models by drawing on local resources, fostering long-term resilience, and operating at the intersection of public, private, and civil society sectors. Community foundations are presented as crucial mechanisms for advising local donors, managing funds, and facilitating new community interactions. The paper emphasizes their role in offering platforms for engagement and participation, bringing together diverse expressions of giving and solidarity.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Leveraging Bogotá: Sustainable development, global philanthropy and the rise of urban solutionism

  • Source : ScholarWorks@GVSU
  • 1 January 1970
This article examines the role of effective consulting in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within the philanthropic sector. It likely explores strategies and best practices for consultants to help philanthropic organizations integrate DEI principles into their governance, grantmaking, operations, and organizational culture. The content probably addresses challenges faced by philanthropic entities in achieving DEI goals and how external expertise can facilitate meaningful change. It aims to provide insights for both consultants and philanthropic leaders on fostering more equitable and inclusive philanthropic practices.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Large Corporations, Social Capital, and Community Philanthropy

  • Source : Emerald Publishing
  • 1 January 1970
This article theorizes and tests a model suggesting how large corporations influence community philanthropy through direct engagement and by indirectly shaping community social capital. Analyzing United Way contributions in 136 U.S. cities over 46 years, the study finds that corporate presence weakens the contributions of both elite and working-class social capital to community philanthropy. The findings offer a novel perspective on corporate social responsibility, focusing on how corporations impact the social fabric that sustains generosity and mutual support within communities.
  • Paper / Report

Inextricably Connected: Recognizing the Power of Equity and Inclusion in Arts and Culture Philanthropy

  • Source : mdsoar.org
  • 1 January 1970
This brief advocates for grantmakers to address historical inequalities in arts and culture philanthropy by increasing funding to historically marginalized communities. It suggests adopting strategies that disrupt traditional funding structures that have excluded artists of color and under-resourced communities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of equity, inclusion, and diversity as critical components for fostering a more just and impactful philanthropic landscape within the arts and culture sector.
  • 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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