• Academic / Journal Article

Corporate philanthropy on the shop floor: what drives employee fundraising?

  • Source : Kent Academic Repository
  • 1 January 1970
This article explores the drivers behind employee fundraising within corporate philanthropy initiatives, focusing on "shop floor" or grassroots efforts. It investigates what motivates employees to participate in charitable activities organized or supported by their companies, examining factors such as corporate culture, incentives, and personal commitment. The study provides insights into employee engagement in corporate giving programs.
  • Book

Cause-Related Marketing: A Fantastic Fundraising Tool or a Corrupter of Philanthropy?

  • Source : Taylor & Francis
  • 1 January 1970
This thesis investigates the relationship between philanthropy and civic participation, analyzing how philanthropic initiatives influence democratic engagement and community empowerment. It assesses case studies where philanthropy supports advocacy, education, and grassroots mobilization, emphasizing the potential to strengthen social capital and promote inclusive governance. The work highlights challenges around power dynamics and accountability in philanthropic-civic partnerships.
  • Book

Catalysts for change: 21st century philanthropy and community development

  • Source : Taylor & Francis
  • 1 January 1970
This book provides an in-depth examination of catalytic philanthropy's role in social transformation. It highlights key principles such as innovation, leveraging networks, and strategic investment to drive lasting change. Through empirical examples and theoretical frameworks, the authors analyze how philanthropic actors can effectively catalyze social movements, policy shifts, and community empowerment. The text emphasizes the importance of flexibility, collaboration, and accountability in maximizing philanthropic impact.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Branding "real" social change in Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty

  • Source : Taylor & Francis Online
  • 1 January 1970
This article critically examines Dove’s "Campaign for Real Beauty" (CFRB) as a cause branding strategy. It analyzes how the campaign constructs popular meanings of feminism, social change, and female beauty in global consumer culture. A semiotic analysis reveals a juxtaposition in its messaging, referencing feminist politics while dictating a beauty ideology. The author argues that this strategy positions Dove to usurp the feminist role of engendering social change for women, displacing influential mentoring from women to the brand, and encourages a postfeminist citizenship rooted in self-branding and neoliberal identity for empowerment.
  • Paper / Report

Beyond Philanthropy: A collaborative approach in India

  • Source : Dasra
  • 1 January 1970
This report by Dasra highlights the symbiotic relationship between family, philanthropy, and businesses in India, noting that family businesses account for 67% of listed companies with market capitalization over USD 50 million in Asia. It advocates for a collaborative approach to philanthropy, moving beyond traditional giving to foster greater impact. The report emphasizes the potential of strategic partnerships between philanthropists, businesses, and social organizations to address complex developmental challenges. It provides insights into how the unique landscape of Indian family businesses can be leveraged for more effective and sustainable social change initiatives.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Punctuated Generosity: How Mega-events and Natural Disasters Affect Corporate Philanthropy in U.S. Communities

  • Source : Administrative Science Quarterly
  • 1 January 1970
Tilcsik & Marquis analyze Fortune 1000 firms' philanthropic spending between 1980 and 2006, revealing significant spikes in giving following mega-events like the Olympics and Super Bowl. Their study also uncovers nuanced responses to natural disasters: corporate giving increased for minor disasters but decreased for major ones, likely due to firms being directly affected. This research introduces a "punctuated equilibrium" perspective, demonstrating how exogenous shocks disrupt stable corporate-community giving patterns.
  • Book

Review of Philanthropy in America: A History by Olivier Zunz

  • Source : Journal of Interdisciplinary History
  • 1 January 1970
T. Adam reviews Olivier Zunz's comprehensive historical survey of U.S. philanthropy, commending its examination of the sector’s institutional evolution and civic roles. Adam, however, critiques the book’s treatment of race and gender, suggesting a need for more inclusive narratives that extend beyond elite networks to incorporate grassroots actors. The review emphasizes the importance of a nuanced historical perspective that fully captures the diverse contributions and complexities within American philanthropy.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Religious non-governmental organizations and philanthropy in Indonesia

  • Source : Indonesian Journal of Islamic and Muslim Societies
  • 1 January 1970
Alawiyah examines the significant role of religious NGOs in Indonesia, demonstrating how Islamic charitable networks contribute to grassroots development. These organizations deliver essential services through community-based wakaf and zakat funds, effectively blending religious duty with social reform initiatives. The article highlights challenges such as professionalism, transparency, and navigating relationships with the state. It calls for improved governance practices to enhance their impact across diverse Muslim communities. The research underscores the unique dynamics of religious philanthropy in Indonesia, emphasizing the need for robust frameworks to ensure accountability and maximize the effectiveness of these faith-based development efforts.
  • Paper / Report

Art for Social Change: Supporting Art for Community Building, New Philanthropic Orientations in Egypt

  • Source : THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO
  • 1 January 1970
This paper examines new philanthropic orientations in Egypt that support art for community building and social change, particularly in the context of recent developments and pre-revolutionary trends. Through a comparison of two private NGOs, it analyzes how they are shaping cultural policy and their stance towards the Egyptian state. The study contributes to the international discussion on the impact of art and culture on socio-economic transformation, democratization, political participation, social empowerment, and public opinion formation, focusing on community-based cultural expressions over "elitist" art forms.
  • Paper / Report

Al-'adalah ijtima'iah in Transition: Social Justice Philanthropy and the Arab Awakening

  • Source : TrustAfrica
  • 1 January 1970
This paper critically examines both the conceptual and practical dimensions of social justice philanthropy, with a specific focus on the unique experiences within transitioning countries of the Arab Awakening. Using illustrative examples from fieldwork in Egypt, Libya, and Tunisia, the author poses questions rather than definitive answers regarding the state of social justice philanthropy in the Arab region. It aims to challenge ingrained definitions and foster a deeper understanding to advance philanthropic practices during this pivotal period in the region’s history.
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