• Book

Donor Advised Funds: Democratizing Philanthropy to Change the World

  • Source : Urban Institute
  • 1 January 1970
Drawing on multi-sited ethnographic fieldwork in Hyderabad, South India, this article examines the complex relationship between charity and disability. It challenges the stereotype of philanthropic aid as merely reproducing power structures by exposing a more nuanced picture. The study reveals how disjunctures in donor and recipient perspectives on charity create opportunities for recipients to challenge characterizations that grant them aid, illustrating both the potential and limitations of charitable aid in achieving social change for disabled people.
  • Paper / Report

Designing for Strategic Philanthropy

  • Source : Stanford
  • 1 January 1970
This article introduces "design philanthropy," a new approach where foundations develop and implement their own instructional innovations for education reform. This evolves from venture philanthropy, which focused on broad policy changes. While design philanthropy aims to increase democratic engagement, influence instructional core, and spur innovation, it also presents challenges regarding coherence, scalability, and sustainability in education policymaking, prompting a re-evaluation of philanthropic influence and accountability.
  • Book

Cultivating the Next Generation of Givers

  • Source : Grand Valley State University
  • 1 January 1970
This book examines critical issues facing private foundations, particularly their role in addressing poverty and inequality. It delves into the paradoxes of philanthropy, such as the tension between foundations’ private wealth origins and their public benefit missions. The text explores how foundations operate as key stakeholders in large-scale social reforms, questioning how public benefit is assured and the implications of their focus on inequality. It also considers the challenges foundations face in supporting long-term social change while often seeking short-term, measurable impact.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Creating a culture of philanthropy in nonprofit arts organizations

  • Source : VCU Scholars Compass
  • 1 January 1970
This paper establishes a theoretical foundation for empirically analyzing how sustainable development (SD) can be achieved through stakeholder relations management (SRM). It defines the SD-SRM perspective, linking it to broader stakeholder theory and operationalizing SD for the microeconomic level. The authors illustrate the interconnectedness of SD, SRM, Corporate Sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility, concluding that the effectiveness of societal guiding models and management approaches like CSR is significantly influenced by their societal integration.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Creating a Culture of Philanthropy

  • Source : Google Scholar (Springer)
  • 1 January 1970
This article examines corporate strategic philanthropy and its implications for social work. It explores how corporate giving can be structured to achieve both business objectives and social good. The piece likely delves into the alignment of philanthropic efforts with corporate strategies, discussing potential benefits for companies and the community, and how social work professionals can engage with or leverage such initiatives.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Corporate Social Responsibility in India: A Journey from Corporate Philanthropy to Governance Mandate

  • Source : Sage
  • 1 January 1970
This article examines the evolution of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in India, tracing its journey from corporate philanthropy to a governance mandate under the Companies Act 2013. Through desk research, it highlights how recent regulations aim to integrate CSR with corporate performance through internalization and institutionalization. The study underscores the government’s role in promoting socially responsible business practices and ensuring accountability within the Indian corporate ecosystem.
  • Book

Communication and social change: A citizen perspective

  • Source : Google Books (originally Polity Press)
  • 1 January 1970
Authors Paul Brest and Hal Harvey provide a strategic roadmap for philanthropy focused on achieving measurable social impact. They emphasize setting clear goals, using logic models, gathering evidence, and adjusting based on feedback. The book introduces key tools like theories of change and cost-effectiveness analysis, encouraging funders to adopt rigorous planning processes. It critiques reactive and fragmented giving while promoting deliberate, outcome-driven philanthropy, especially in sectors like education, health, and climate change.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Changing the world one voice at a time: philanthropy and community choirs in Australia

  • Source : Springer
  • 1 January 1970
This article examines how philanthropy intersects with the public sphere, particularly in media, culture, and civil society. It argues that while philanthropy can enhance public discourse and democratic engagement, it can also distort priorities if unchecked. The piece explores the dual role of philanthropic actors as funders and agenda-setters, raising concerns about legitimacy and power concentration. It calls for greater deliberation, transparency, and inclusive participation in philanthropic decision-making processes.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Changing the face of philanthropy: How two generations are expanding the discipline of higher education and nonprofit philanthropy

  • Source : Taylor & Francis Online
  • 1 January 1970
This study investigates how philanthropic funding influences urban policy reform. It presents case studies showing how foundations have catalyzed change in education, housing, and public health through strategic partnerships and advocacy support. The paper identifies key enablers of impact—such as local engagement, cross-sector alliances, and flexible funding—while also critiquing the limits of philanthropic influence in deeply political environments. It concludes that philanthropy is most effective when aligned with grassroots momentum and public accountability.
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