• Academic / Journal Article

Corporate Strategic Philanthropy: Implications for Social Wor

  • Source : Academy of Management Journal
  • 1 January 1970
This study examines how corporations deploy strategic philanthropy—aligning charitable giving with business objectives—to generate both social impact and corporate value. It analyzes forms of giving targeted at key stakeholders and societal issues pertinent to the company's strategic interests, such as community development, workforce education, and stakeholder relationships. The paper highlights benefits including enhanced reputation, employee morale, and community relations, while noting potential risks like mission drift and ethical concerns. It discusses how social work professionals can engage with corporate donors to ensure community needs remain central, promoting partnerships that balance business aims with social responsibility.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Corporate philanthropy in France, Germany and the UK: International comparisons of commercial orientation towards company giving in European nations

  • Source : Emerald
  • 1 January 1970
This article compares the commercial orientation of corporate philanthropy in France, Germany, and the UK. It investigates how companies in these European nations approach their charitable giving, focusing on whether philanthropy is primarily driven by altruistic motives or commercial objectives like marketing and public relations. The study provides international insights into the strategic alignment of corporate giving with business goals across different national contexts.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Buying an activist identity: Reproducing class through social movement philanthropy

  • Source : SAGE Publications
  • 1 January 1970
This paper explores how social movement philanthropy, while aiming to empower marginalized groups, can inadvertently reproduce class distinctions. Through case studies of the Haymarket People’s Fund and Crossroads Fund within the Funding Exchange, it analyzes the dynamics between elite funders and community organizers. The study reveals how securing funding often hinges on legitimating donors’ identity claims, highlighting an implicit form of symbolic domination. It bridges theories of resource mobilization and collective identity formation, demonstrating how financial dependence can influence power relations and perpetuate class structures.
  • Academic / Journal Article

Religion, philanthropy and social reform: meanings, motivations and interactions in the lives of nineteenth century Australian women

  • Source : Journal of Religious History
  • 1 January 1970
Swain examines the philanthropic activities of Victorian-era Australian women, primarily through their engagement with religious networks. The article details their motivations, including moral duty, social status, and religious calling, and explores how these women utilized their moral authority to influence reforms in welfare and education. It highlights the establishment of early patterns of female civic engagement, underscoring the significant role religion played in shaping women’s contributions to social reform in 19th-century Australia.
  • Book

Animal rights: Political and social change in Britain since 1800

  • Source : Reaktion Books
  • 1 January 1970
This book traces the historical background of contemporary animal rights debates in Britain since 1800, situating them within a broader cultural and social context. Hilda Kean explores how visual images and myths captured popular imagination, fostering sympathy for animals and outrage at their exploitation. It examines the evolving cultural and social role of animals, providing insight into the roots of modern movements advocating for animal welfare, vegetarianism, and against animal experimentation, highlighting the intersection of animal treatment with human humanity.
  • Book

Unlikely Partners: Philanthropic Foundations and the Labor Movement

  • Source : Cornell University Press
  • 1 January 1970
Richard Magat’s book meticulously chronicles the evolving and often complex relationship between labor unions and philanthropic foundations throughout the 20th century. It meticulously explores their interactions—ranging from supportive collaborations to confrontational stances—across crucial issues like research funding, worker rights advocacy, farm labor struggles, workplace safety, and global labor concerns. The book adeptly highlights both periods of conflict and strategic alliances, ultimately considering the potential for future partnerships between these distinct sectors in their shared pursuit of social change and worker well-being.
  • Book

Private Wealth and Public Life Foundation Philanthropy and the Reshaping of American Social Policy from the Progressive Era to the New Deal

  • Source : Johns Hopkins University Press
  • 1 January 1970
This book examines the historical role of private philanthropic foundations in shaping American social policy from the Progressive Era through the New Deal. It analyzes how these foundations, through their funding and influence, contributed to the development and implementation of various social programs and policies. The author explores the motivations behind philanthropic giving during this period, the impact of these initiatives on public life, and the complex interplay between private wealth and governmental social interventions, shedding light on the enduring legacy of early 20th-century philanthropy on the American social welfare system.
  • Case Study

Case Study of Strategic Philanthropy in Emerging Economies

  • Source : ProQuest
  • 1 January 1970
This case study explores strategic philanthropy in emerging economies by analyzing various donor strategies and local partnerships. It examines the resulting socio-economic impacts of philanthropic investments in these contexts. The study provides detailed insights into how philanthropic initiatives are conceptualized and implemented, highlighting their effectiveness in fostering development and addressing societal needs within dynamic economic environments. It sheds light on the interplay between donor objectives and local realities in achieving impactful outcomes.
  • Book

"Why the Wealthy Give: The Culture of Elite Philanthropy". By Francie Ostrower (Book Review)

  • Source : ProQuest
  • 1 January 1970
This book review highlights Francie Ostrower’s work, which explores the philanthropic practices of wealthy Americans through extensive interviews with ninety-nine donors in New York. It focuses on their relationships with nonprofit organizations, traditionally the beneficiaries of elite philanthropy. The review also references Susan Ostrander’s monograph, based on participant observation in a New England grant-making charitable organization. Both works contribute valuable, scholarly, and well-written insights into the motivations and culture of elite philanthropy.
  • Academic / Journal Article

The discourse of philanthropy in nineteenth-century America

  • Source : B Saez
  • 1 January 1970
This academic paper investigates the prevalent discourse surrounding philanthropy in 19th-century America. It examines the language, motivations, and societal perceptions that defined charitable giving during this period. The article likely analyzes how philanthropic efforts were framed within the broader social and economic contexts of the time, exploring the ideological underpinnings of benevolence and its role in shaping public welfare. It may also delve into the influence of religious, moral, and economic philosophies on the practice and understanding of philanthropy in shaping American society.
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