• Academic / Journal Article

The potential for paracrisis in corporate philanthropy and social media

  • Source : ResearchGate
  • 1 January 1970
This article examines the potential for paracrisis in corporate philanthropy, particularly amplified by social media. It explores how negative information about an organization, even before it becomes a full-blown crisis, can be magnified and extended through digital channels. The author discusses the importance of corporate communicators demonstrating "good sense, good will, and good moral character" to manage these emerging threats. The study highlights how stakeholder expectations and the socially constructed nature of communication contribute to a paracrisis escalating into a crisis.
  • Academic / Journal Article

The new face of philanthropy: The role of intrinsic motivation in millennials' attitudes and intent to donate to charitable organizations

  • Source : tandfonline.com
  • 1 January 1970
This article explores the "new face of philanthropy" by investigating the role of intrinsic motivation in millennials’ attitudes and intentions to donate to charitable organizations. It examines what drives this younger generation to engage in philanthropic activities, distinguishing their motivations from previous generations. The authors analyze how factors such as personal values, a desire for impact, and alignment with organizational missions influence millennials’ willingness to contribute, providing insights for charitable organizations seeking to engage this demographic effectively.
  • Academic / Journal Article

The Ethical Issue of Contemporary Philanthropy: Uintended Negative Consequences of Philanthropy

  • Source : ProQuest
  • 1 January 1970
This article investigates the ethical complexities of contemporary philanthropy, specifically focusing on the unintended negative consequences that can arise from charitable endeavors. It delves into scenarios where well-intentioned philanthropic actions might inadvertently lead to detrimental outcomes, such as disrupting local economies, undermining community self-reliance, or perpetuating power imbalances. The paper likely explores various ethical dilemmas faced by philanthropists and organizations, advocating for greater awareness and responsible practices to mitigate these unforeseen harms and ensure that philanthropic efforts truly serve the best interests of the communities they aim to help.
  • Book

Tech billionaires: Reshaping philanthropy in a quest for a better world

  • Source : Taylor & Francis
  • 1 January 1970
Solomon critiques how tech billionaires, through their large-scale philanthropic endeavors, are significantly reshaping societal agendas and challenging traditional foundational models. The book explores the complex power dynamics, motivations, and long-term consequences of this tech-driven giving, often termed "philanthrocapitalism." It examines how these new philanthropists combine immense personal capital with innovative business-like techniques, media savvy, and a focus on scalability to tackle intractable global problems, blurring the lines between business, charity, and government in their quest for a better world.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Strategic philanthropy and its challenges in India: A multiple case study of grantmaking organizations

  • Source : Research Gate
  • 1 January 1970
This study explores how U.S.-based grantmaking organizations apply strategic philanthropy in India, a major aid recipient facing various socioeconomic challenges. Through interviews with nine decision-makers, the study identifies how organizations define strategy, the challenges they encounter, and the solutions they implement to adapt strategic approaches to India’s unique development context. It sheds light on the complexities of cross-border philanthropy and the practicalities of implementing strategic giving in diverse socioeconomic landscapes.
  • Framework / Toolkit / App

Social Justice Philanthropy as Poverty Politics: A Relational Poverty Analysis of Alternative Philanthropic Practices

  • Source : University of Washington
  • 1 January 1970
Gordon applies a relational poverty framework to analyze social justice philanthropy, investigating how funders either challenge or perpetuate existing poverty structures. She explores innovative practices that prioritize affected communities, aim to redistribute power, and pursue systemic structural change. This framework offers insights into philanthropic approaches that move beyond superficial interventions to address the root causes of poverty and inequality, promoting more equitable and empowering outcomes for marginalized populations.
  • Book

Social Justice and Equality

  • Source : JSTOR
  • 1 January 1970
This chapter critically interrogates dominant assumptions of social justice and equality through a critical pedagogy lens. The authors explore how marginalized youth in community settings experience exclusion and propose pedagogical approaches that foster participation and transformation. It delves into equity theory, examining Aristotle’s concepts of equal and distributive justice, and discusses variables affecting resource apportionment. The work seeks to understand the universal concern with social justice and how various actors can foster its ideals.
  • Media Article

Social Enterprise: Audacious Philanthropy

  • Source : Harvard Business Review
  • 1 January 1970
This article argues that funders should adopt more ambitious giving principles, such as risk-taking, embracing failure, and catalyzing systemic impact. It profiles case examples where philanthropic investment in growth-stage social enterprises led to scalable change. The report encourages a shift from incremental grants to catalytic, long-term partnerships that foster innovation and sustained community benefits. The authors highlight elements of effective initiatives, including building shared understanding, setting winnable milestones, designing for scale, driving demand, and embracing course corrections.
  • Book

Linsey McGoey, 2015, No such thing as a free gift: The Gates foundation and the price of philanthropy, London, Verso, 304 p.

  • Source : Verso
  • 1 January 1970
India’s projected economic growth by 2050 necessitates accelerated industrialization, impacting the environment. The Indian government has introduced mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) guidelines for Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) since 2010 to foster sustainable and inclusive development. This study analyzes policy documents and interviews PSU managers to identify challenges in linking CSR with sustainable development. Four key areas requiring attention are stakeholder engagement, institutional mechanisms, capacity building, and knowledge management. Effective implementation demands streamlined government-public sector and public sector-community engagement, robust institutional frameworks, enhanced managerial understanding of CSR and sustainability, and mechanisms for knowledge sharing from early experiences.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Islamic philanthropy in Indonesia: Modernization, islamization, and social justice

  • Source : Advances in Southeast Asian Studies
  • 1 January 1970
This article analyzes the potentials and constraints of social justice philanthropy in Indonesia, considering the intertwined trends of growing Islamization and modernization. Drawing on interviews, observations, and survey data, it explores how these forces shape philanthropic practices. The author contends that while modernization and Islamization encourage philanthropy, they don’t automatically foster a focus on social justice. Despite significant challenges, scattered instances of development towards social justice philanthropy are observed, suggesting pathways to bridge the gap between faith-based and secular philanthropic approaches in Indonesia’s evolving landscape.
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