• Paper / Report

The Evolution of Asia Philanthropy

  • Source : T Kobayashi
This report traces the evolution of philanthropy across Asia, highlighting the unique historical, cultural, and economic factors that have shaped charitable giving in the region. It likely discusses the shift from traditional, often family- or religiously-based, forms of philanthropy to more structured and strategic approaches. The report may cover emerging trends, such as the rise of corporate social responsibility, impact investing, and the growing influence of new philanthropists. It aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse philanthropic landscape in Asia and its increasing role in social development.
  • Book

The challenge of philanthropy in East Africa

  • Source : Google Books
  • May 2026
This chapter explores the evolving nature of philanthropy in East Africa, focusing on local traditions of giving, institutional gaps, and the need for structural reform to harness philanthropy for inclusive development. It highlights indigenous practices and the role of policy frameworks. The article delves into the unique cultural contexts of giving within East African communities, examining how these informal mechanisms can be strengthened and integrated with more formal philanthropic structures. It also addresses the policy environment necessary to optimize the impact of local and international philanthropic efforts for sustainable development.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Strategic philanthropy comes to higher education

  • Source : Missouri State University
This article explores how strategic philanthropy is influencing higher education funding, focusing on the alignment between donor goals and institutional outcomes. It critiques the sometimes transactional nature of these relationships and offers recommendations for fostering mutually beneficial strategic alignment. The discussion highlights the evolving landscape of university fundraising, where donors increasingly seek measurable impact and institutions aim to integrate philanthropic contributions with their broader strategic objectives, moving beyond simple gift acceptance.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Social innovation, social entrepreneurship and the practice of contemporary entrepreneurial philanthropy

  • Source : Sage
  • May 2026
This article examines the intersection of social innovation, social entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurial philanthropy in Europe and North America. Using mixed-methods research, it finds that philanthropic actors are increasingly adopting entrepreneurial behaviors like risk-taking and a focus on scaling and innovation. The authors argue that entrepreneurial principles are transforming philanthropic practices but also raise critical questions about the potential for profit orientation to overshadow core mission-driven values, emphasizing the importance of community engagement.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Social enterprise versus social entrepreneurship: An examination of the 'why'and 'how'in pursuing social change

  • Source : Journal of Small Business Management
  • May 2026
This article critically examines the distinctions between social enterprise (organizational models) and social entrepreneurship (individual-driven ventures). Through conceptual analysis and case studies of non-governmental organizations, it reveals that enterprises focus on sustainability and revenue models, while entrepreneurs prioritize innovation and social impact. The authors advocate for hybrid strategies that combine organizational structure with individual agency to more effectively address complex social problems and achieve positive social change.
  • Paper / Report

Markets Are Emerging: What about Philanthropy

  • Source : ICNL
This paper argues that an inefficient capital market exists for social finance across state, nonprofit, and private sectors. Traditional banks are largely uninvolved, and the private sector’s potential efficiencies remain untapped. The paper outlines key aspects for a more efficient social financial services industry, emphasizing the need for full market transparency and mechanisms to aggregate demand on clear platforms where risk can be defined. It also highlights the importance of engaging the corporate sector alongside the citizen sector and non-profit organizations to foster a more robust social finance ecosystem.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Linking public sector Corporate Social Responsibility with sustainable development: lessons from India

  • Source : SciELO
  • May 2026
Economic think tanks predict India to be the world’s largest economy by 2050. This would require India to accelerate its industrial and infrastructure development. Industrialization based economic development will have a negative impact on the environment and hence sustainable development. Such steps could affect the social and environmental bottom line of the national economy. In recent years, a number of regulatory measures have been proposed by the Indian government to ensure corporate support to the goals of sustainable and inclusive development. The objective of these regulations is to achieve triple bottom line based growth. Notable among them is the mandatory Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) guidelines for public sector undertakings, first issued in April, 2010. I study the possibility and problems created by this effort by analyzing the policy documents and interviewing managers responsible for implementing CSR programmers in Indian public sector. Managers interviewed came from hydropower, coal, power distribution and shipping industries. Based on the study, four areas are identified that requires attention for effective linking between sustainable development and CSR, stakeholder engagement, institutional mechanisms, capacity building and knowledge management. Both government-public sector and public sector-community engagements have to be more streamlined. Institutional mechanisms have to be developed to see that CSR projects are effective and delivering. Importantly, managers at all levels need a better understanding of CSR and sustainable development. Since most projects are in rural areas, understanding of rural issues and sustainability is very important. Finally, such a large scale exercise in CSR should have a knowledge management mechanism to learn from the achievements and mistakes of the early years. I discuss the implication of the findings on India and other emerging economies many of which are struggling to balance growth and inclusive development. I conclude that the mandatory CSR guidelines for Indian public sector has the potential of achieving sustainable development only if early action is taken on the identified areas.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Islamic philanthropy and the private sector in Indonesia

  • Source : Indonesian Journal of Islam and Muslim Societies
  • May 2026
This paper investigates the increasing involvement of the private sector in social welfare activities in Indonesia, specifically analyzing the practice of zakat among Muslim businessmen. It highlights the recent trend of establishing zakat agencies within private companies, which have emerged as new players in Indonesia’s rapidly expanding zakat sector. The study delves into the motivating forces behind these corporate zakat collectors, the religious ideas used to mobilize charity from Muslim workers, and how these concepts are interpreted and implemented within private companies. It argues that the introduction of corporate zakat signifies the dynamic Islamization of Indonesia’s private sector.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Introduction: Culture, Faith, and Philanthropy in Early Modern England

  • Source : Springer
  • May 2026
This historical analysis explores how cultural norms and religious beliefs shaped philanthropic practices in Early Modern England. It uncovers the role of faith-based motivations in the establishment of charitable institutions, endowments, and social welfare. By situating philanthropy within its cultural and religious context, the chapter unpacks how normative values influenced concepts of charity, obligation, and civic responsibility.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Intersectionality of gender and other forms of identity: Dilemmas and challenges facing women in India

  • Source : Emerald Insight
  • May 2026
This paper presents the complex challenges faced by women in India through an intersectional lens, exploring how overlapping identities such as caste, colour, religion, marital status, and class compound gender discrimination. The study highlights how these intersections create unique experiences of inequality in personal and professional domains, with systemic biases affecting women’s access to opportunities. It critiques the inadequacy of current workplace policies and cultural norms in addressing intersectionality and proposes the need for more inclusive frameworks to ensure gender equity in Indian society and organisations.
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