Patterns of Philanthropy

Patterns of Philanthropy
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Publisher : Boydell & Brewer Ltd
Total Pages : 296
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ISBN-10 : 0861932455
ISBN-13 : 9780861932450
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis Patterns of Philanthropy by : Martin Gorsky

Bristol in the 19th century was characterized by the development of voluntary organizations, which set out to address problems and promote good. This text is a study of the debate over control of civic charities during this era of municipal reform.

The Seven Faces of Philanthropy

The Seven Faces of Philanthropy
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Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0787960578
ISBN-13 : 9780787960575
Rating : 4/5 (78 Downloads)

Synopsis The Seven Faces of Philanthropy by : Russ Alan Prince

Available for the first time in paperback, Seven Faces of Philanthropy introduces to you the Seven Faces approach—a powerful tool that enables development professionals to maximize their effectiveness when approaching major donors for gifts. The authors identify and profile seven types of major donors and offer you detailed strategies on how to approach them. Both novice and expert fundraisers will find this framework a valuable supplement to existing strategies and techniques.

The Givers

The Givers
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Publisher : Knopf
Total Pages : 353
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ISBN-10 : 9781101947050
ISBN-13 : 1101947055
Rating : 4/5 (50 Downloads)

Synopsis The Givers by : David Callahan

An inside look at the secretive world of elite philanthropists--and how they're quietly wielding ever more power to shape American life in ways both good and bad. While media attention focuses on famous philanthropists such as Bill Gates and Charles Koch, thousands of donors are at work below the radar promoting a wide range of causes. David Callahan charts the rise of these new power players and the ways they are converting the fortunes of a second Gilded Age into influence. He shows how this elite works behind the scenes on education, the environment, science, LGBT rights, and many other issues--with deep impact on government policy. Above all, he shows that the influence of the Givers is only just beginning, as new waves of billionaires like Mark Zuckerberg turn to philanthropy. Based on extensive research and interviews with countless donors and policy experts, this is not a brief for or against the Givers, but a fascinating investigation of a power shift in American society that has implications for us all.

American Philanthropy

American Philanthropy
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Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Total Pages : 313
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ISBN-10 : 9780226073255
ISBN-13 : 0226073254
Rating : 4/5 (55 Downloads)

Synopsis American Philanthropy by : Robert H. Bremner

In this revised and enlarged edition of his classic work, Robert H. Bremner provides a social history of American philanthropy from colonial times to the present, showing the ways in which Americans have sought to do good in such fields as religion, education, humanitarian reform, social service, war relief, and foreign aid. Three new chapters have been added that concisely cover the course of philanthropy and voluntarism in the United States over the past twenty-five years, a period in which total giving by individuals, foundations, and corporations has more than doubled in real terms and in which major revisions of tax laws have changed patterns of giving. This new edition also includes an updated chronology of important dates, and a completely revised bibliographic essay to guide readers on literature in the field. "[This] book, as Bremner points out, is not encyclopedic. It is what he intended it to be, a pleasant narrative, seasoned with humorous comments, briefly but interestingly treating its principal persons and subjects. It should serve teacher and student as a springboard for further study of individuals, institutions and movements."—Karl De Schweinitz, American Historical Review "[American Philanthropy] is the starting point for both casual readers and academic scholars. . . . a readable book, important beyond its diminutive size."—Richard Magat, Foundation News

Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector in a Changing America

Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector in a Changing America
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 580
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ISBN-10 : 0253214831
ISBN-13 : 9780253214836
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector in a Changing America by : Charles Clotfelter

This collection brings together the views of a stellar assemblage of scholars, practitioners, . . . and a host of other talented and distinguished citizens of the independent sector . . . . A 'must read.' —Philanthropy Monthly In an attempt to analyze future directions of the increasingly influential nonprofit sector, the American Assembly and the Indiana Center on Philanthropy sponsored a conference that brought in leading scholars and practitioners. Participants were asked to consider what forces will determine the shape and activities of philanthropy and the nonprofit sector in the next decade. This volume is a product of this inquiry. Contributors focused on a variety of pressures, including the devolution of federal programs, the blurring of lines between non-profit and for-profit organizations; the changing distributions of income; a revived interest in community and civil society; the evolution of religion and other regulatory reform; and a retreat of government from various policy areas.

Just Giving

Just Giving
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 258
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ISBN-10 : 9780691202273
ISBN-13 : 0691202273
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis Just Giving by : Rob Reich

The troubling ethics and politics of philanthropy Is philanthropy, by its very nature, a threat to today’s democracy? Though we may laud wealthy individuals who give away their money for society’s benefit, Just Giving shows how such generosity not only isn’t the unassailable good we think it to be but might also undermine democratic values. Big philanthropy is often an exercise of power, the conversion of private assets into public influence. And it is a form of power that is largely unaccountable and lavishly tax-advantaged. Philanthropy currently fails democracy, but Rob Reich argues that it can be redeemed. Just Giving investigates the ethical and political dimensions of philanthropy and considers how giving might better support democratic values and promote justice.

Philanthropy, Patronage, and Civil Society

Philanthropy, Patronage, and Civil Society
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Publisher : Indiana University Press
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9780253110862
ISBN-13 : 0253110866
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Philanthropy, Patronage, and Civil Society by : Thomas Adam

In Philanthropy, Patronage, and Civil Society, Thomas Adam has assembled a comparative set of case studies that challenge long-held and little-studied assumptions about the modern development of philanthropy. Histories of philanthropy have often neglected European patterns of giving and the importance of financial patronage to the emergence of modern industrialized societies. It has long been assumed, for example, that Germany never developed civic traditions of philanthropy as in the United States. In truth, however, 19th-century German museums, art galleries, and social housing projects were not only privately founded and supported, they were also blueprints for the creation of similar public institutions in North America. The comparative method of the essays also reveals the extent to which the wealthy classes on both sides of the Atlantic defined themselves through their philanthropic activities. Contributors are Thomas Adam, Maria Benjamin Baader, Karsten Borgmann, Tobias Brinkmann, Brett Fairbairn, Eckhardt Fuchs, David C. Hammack, Dieter Hoffmann, Simone Lässig, Margaret Eleanor Menninger, and Susannah Morris.

The Routledge Companion to Philanthropy

The Routledge Companion to Philanthropy
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 673
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ISBN-10 : 9781317579700
ISBN-13 : 1317579704
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis The Routledge Companion to Philanthropy by : Tobias Jung

Philanthropy – the use of private resources for public purposes – is undergoing a transformation, both in practice and as an emerging field of study. Expectations of what philanthropy can achieve have risen significantly in recent years, reflecting a substantial, but uneven, increase in global wealth and the rolling back of state services in anticipation that philanthropy will fill the void. In addition to this, experiments with entrepreneurial and venture philanthropy are producing novel intersections of the public, non-profit and private spheres, accompanied by new kinds of partnerships and hybrid organisational forms. The Routledge Companion to Philanthropy examines these changes and other challenges that philanthropists and philanthropic organisations face. With contributions from an international team of leading contemporary thinkers on philanthropy, this Companion provides an introduction to, and critical exploration of, philanthropy; discussing current theories, research and the diverse professional practices within the field from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. The Routledge Companion to Philanthropy is a rich and valuable resource for students, researchers, practitioners and policymakers working in or interested in philanthropy.

Why the Wealthy Give

Why the Wealthy Give
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 203
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ISBN-10 : 9780691015880
ISBN-13 : 0691015880
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis Why the Wealthy Give by : Francie Ostrower

Philanthropy and Status Boundaries among the Elite. Religion, Ethnicity, and Jewish Philanthropy. Gender, Marriage, and Philanthropy. Education, Culture, and the Institutionalization of Philanthropic Values. Attitudes toward Inheritance and Philanthropic Bequests. Government and Philanthropy : Alternatives or Complements?

Giving Done Right

Giving Done Right
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Publisher : PublicAffairs
Total Pages : 261
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ISBN-10 : 9781541742239
ISBN-13 : 1541742230
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Giving Done Right by : Phil Buchanan

A practical guide to philanthropy at all levels of giving that seeks to educate and inspire A majority of American households give to charity in some form or another--from local donations to food banks, religious organizations, or schools, to contributions to prevent disease or protect basic freedoms. Whether you're in a position to give $1 or $1 million, every giver needs to answer the same question: How do I channel my giving effectively to make the greatest difference? In Giving Done Right, Phil Buchanan, the president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy, arms donors with what it takes to do more good more quickly and to avoid predictable errors that lead too many astray. This crucial book will reveal the secrets and lessons learned from some of the biggest givers, from the work of software entrepreneur Tim Gill and his foundation to expand rights for LGBTQ people to the efforts of a midwestern entrepreneur whose faith told him he must do something about childhood slavery in Ghana. It busts commonly held myths and challenging the idea that "business thinking" holds the answer to effective philanthropy. And it offers the intellectual frameworks, data-driven insights, tools, and practical examples to allow readers to understand exactly what it takes to make a difference.