• Paper / Report

Fusing arts, culture and social change

  • Source : NCRP
This paper explores the intersection of arts, culture, and social change, advocating for their fusion to achieve greater societal impact. It examines how cultural initiatives and artistic expressions can serve as powerful tools for addressing social issues, fostering community engagement, and promoting dialogue. The report highlights examples and strategies for leveraging the arts to drive progressive social transformation.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Fostering social business through venture philanthropy: the role of financing in the process of new social business creation

  • Source : Unibocconi IRIS
  • May 2026
This paper examines how venture philanthropy fosters social business creation. It discusses venture philanthropy as a model that combines financial capital with managerial expertise, aiming for both financial returns and social impact. The authors suggest that social businesses vary in their approach to social innovation and change. The study identifies key organizational and environmental factors influencing social business success, positioning venture philanthropy as a critical component affecting the growth potential of new social enterprises.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Exposing real world philanthropy to the next generation of social work leaders

  • Source : Grand Valley State University
  • May 2026
This article discusses the importance of exposing the next generation of social work leaders to real-world philanthropy. It highlights pedagogical approaches that integrate practical philanthropic experiences into social work education, preparing students for effective engagement with funding and social change initiatives. The authors argue that such exposure fosters critical thinking about resource mobilization, ethical giving, and the broader impact of philanthropic efforts on social welfare. The paper provides a framework for integrating experiential learning in philanthropy within social work curricula.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Exploring contemporary entrepreneurial philanthropy

  • Source : Sage Publishing
  • May 2026
This article addresses the gap in entrepreneurship research concerning entrepreneurial philanthropy. It proposes capital theory as a suitable lens for examining contemporary entrepreneurial philanthropy, moving beyond media portrayals of super-wealthy entrepreneurs. The study presents empirical evidence related to successful, wealthy entrepreneurs involved in significant philanthropic ventures, contributing to a theoretical and empirical understanding of this phenomenon. It explores the motivations and mechanisms behind large-scale philanthropic endeavors undertaken by entrepreneurs, offering insights into their impact on social and economic landscapes.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Everyday information in american philanthropy: informed giving

  • Source : dl.acm.org
  • May 2026
This article delves into the relationship between informed giving and philanthropy in the United States. It focuses on how individuals and organizations incorporate various forms of information into their charitable decisions. The paper reviews how accessibility to different types of information influences the effectiveness of philanthropic efforts and how information-sharing practices can be improved to increase the impact of giving. The study provides key insights into how data and knowledge are used in philanthropy.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Diaspora philanthropy and its influences: An Australian perspective

  • Source : Informit
  • May 2026
This paper examines individual remittances and hometown association donations as crucial, growing aspects of diaspora giving. It argues that both constitute valuable forms of philanthropy, expressing value-based connections to communities, religious groups, or countries of origin. The paper highlights the significant impact of diasporas on global philanthropy, extending beyond financial flows to include in-kind contributions of political, ideological, and social remittances, often driven by "non-elite philanthropy."
  • Academic / Journal Article

Corporate social responsibility practices in India: approach, drivers, and barriers

  • Source : Jstor
Arevalo and Aravind analyze CSR as understood and implemented by leading Indian firms participating in the UN Global Compact. Using surveys of top-level managers, they identify four CSR perspectives—ethical, statist, liberal, and stakeholder—and find that the stakeholder model predominates. They highlight moral or caring motives as the primary driver, followed by strategic profit-oriented incentives. The greatest barrier is resource scarcity, followed by structural and implementation complexities. The study fills a gap in CSR research by focusing on emerging-market contexts and suggests further comparative analysis beyond Global Compact participants to understand broader CSR practices in India
  • Academic / Journal Article

Corporate Philanthropy, College Students, and The LUNAFEST® Film Festival

  • Source : JSTOR
  • May 2026
This article critically examines the LUNAFEST® Film Festival’s integration into college settings, considering its corporate ownership (Clif Bar & Company) and implications for higher education. It discusses how the pre-packaged nature and fundraising stipulations of LUNAFEST® pose challenges for academic independence and critical thinking about corporate influence in education. The author reflects on successes and failures in navigating these issues with students.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Community philanthropy: How the delta region revives, embraces, and promotes the spirit of giving

  • Source : ScholarWorks@GVSU
This article discusses the revival of community philanthropy in the Delta Region and how local communities embrace and promote charitable giving. The study highlights the role of community-based learning in fostering a culture of philanthropy and explores the integration of higher education and engaged learning in building philanthropic practices. Through community philanthropy, the region has been able to address pressing social issues and promote social change. The article examines the relationship between local communities, donors, and philanthropic institutions, providing insights into how community-driven philanthropy can create long-term social impact.
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