• Academic / Journal Article

Participatory science and innovation for improved sanitation and hygiene

  • Source : BMC Public Health
  • February 2017
This article discusses the role of participatory science and innovation in improving sanitation and hygiene practices. It highlights approaches that involve local communities in the design and implementation of solutions, ensuring they are culturally appropriate and sustainable. The paper emphasizes how collaborative efforts, leveraging local knowledge and scientific expertise, can lead to more effective and long-lasting improvements in public health outcomes related to WASH initiatives.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Mapping poverty using mobile phone and satellite data

  • Source : The Royal Society Publishing
  • February 2017
This article presents a novel approach to mapping poverty by leveraging mobile phone and satellite data. By analyzing call patterns, network usage, and satellite imagery, researchers can infer socioeconomic indicators and identify poverty hotspots with greater accuracy and at finer spatial scales than traditional methods. This innovative technique offers a cost-effective and timely way to monitor and address poverty, providing valuable insights for development programs and humanitarian efforts.
  • Book

New Philanthropy and Social Justice: Debating the Conceptual and Policy Discourse

  • Source : Canadian Journal of Nonprofit and Social Economy Research
  • May 2026
This article critically examines the intersection of new philanthropic approaches with social justice objectives. It investigates whether contemporary philanthropic practices genuinely promote equity or inadvertently reinforce existing power structures and inequalities. The authors analyze conceptual and policy discourses surrounding "new philanthropy," questioning its claims to transform society. It explores the motivations behind these approaches and their actual impact on addressing root causes of social injustice, providing a critical perspective on the potential and pitfalls of modern philanthropy in achieving equitable outcomes.
  • Book

A Strategic Approach to Climate Philanthropy

  • Source : Springer
  • May 2026
This chapter details how a group of prominent climate funders adopted a more focused and strategic approach to grantmaking from the 1990s onward, adapting to a shifting political context. While upholding liberal philanthropic principles, this new method integrated collaborative, proactive, outcome-oriented, and evaluation-driven grantmaking with a pro-business, market-centered, and bottom-up understanding of social change. By the mid-2000s, these elements formed the basis of a new international climate philanthropy, leading to increased foundation involvement and the creation of entities like ClimateWorks Foundation, bolstered by reports such as "Design to Win" (2007).
  • Book

A New'New'Philanthropy: from impetus to impact

  • Source : Routledge Companion
  • May 2026
This chapter explores the evolving landscape of philanthropy, which is increasingly called upon to address major social, economic, and environmental issues. It highlights the emergence of "new" philanthropic approaches—such as strategic, venture, entrepreneurial, catalytic, and high-impact philanthropy—driven by innovations and a reimagining of the field. The piece examines how expectations of donors, concepts of impact and social investment, new tools, and philanthropy’s relationships with the state and market are rapidly transforming, aiming to differentiate these developments from past trends and emphasize a focus on achieving substantial impact.
  • Academic / Journal Article

A New Domain for Place-Rooted Foundations: Economic Development Philanthropy

  • Source : The Foundation Review
This article introduces economic development philanthropy as a new domain for place-rooted foundations, emphasizing their crucial system-actor role in fostering economic development for better outcomes for families and communities. It highlights the need for foundations to identify and fill gaps not addressed by other organizations, ensuring a value-added role. The piece also offers initial insights into building a movement of foundations embracing social entrepreneurship to advance an economy that benefits all, encouraging further discussion on their role in this movement.
  • Book

A Grounded Approach to Philanthropy: Strengthening civil society in Liberia and Zimbabwe

  • Source : TrustAfrica
This book provides an in-depth assessment of TrustAfrica, an African-led foundation, and its assertion of local agency in philanthropy. Through case studies and essays, it reviews the foundation’s work in areas like women’s rights, agriculture, and democratic reform. The volume emphasizes how local control over funding challenged donor-imposed conditions and fostered experimentation in grassroots philanthropy. It notes both successes and limitations, such as constraints from external funding norms, advocating for deeper, long-term support to transform African philanthropy.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Women and Dance Philanthropy: Revitalizing Dance Development Through Proven Fundraising Methods

  • Source : MDSOAR
  • May 2026
This article investigates the intersection of women, philanthropy, and dance, focusing on how proven fundraising methods can revitalize dance development. It explores the significant contributions of women as donors, fundraisers, and leaders within the dance community. The piece highlights successful strategies for engaging women in philanthropic efforts for dance, emphasizing cultivation, stewardship, and communication tailored to their interests and motivations. It also examines the unique challenges and opportunities in securing financial support for dance, advocating for a strategic approach that leverages the influence and generosity of women to foster the growth and sustainability of dance organizations and initiatives.
  • Book

Wiring a new social economy: Reflections on philanthropy in the digital age

  • Source : Google Books
  • May 2026
This chapter explores the evolving landscape of philanthropy in the digital age, examining how technology is reshaping traditional models of giving and social impact. It reflects on the emergence of new philanthropic platforms, online fundraising, and data-driven approaches to social change. The author discusses both the opportunities, such as increased transparency and broader reach, and the challenges, including issues of digital divide and accountability, presented by this technological shift. The piece considers how digital tools can foster greater collaboration, efficiency, and effectiveness within the social economy.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Why I regret pushing strategic philanthropy

  • Source : The Chronicle of Philanthropy
This article reflects on the author’s changing perspective regarding strategic philanthropy. It delves into the potential pitfalls and unintended consequences that can arise from an overly rigid or business-oriented approach to giving. The author expresses regret for previously advocating for strategic philanthropy, suggesting that it can sometimes stifle innovation, discourage risk-taking, and overlook the nuanced realities of social change. The piece advocates for a more flexible and trust-based approach to philanthropy, emphasizing the importance of supporting grassroots efforts and empowering communities to define their own needs and solutions.
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