Creative Philanthropy: Towards a New Philanthropy for the Twenty-First Century Contributor(s): Anheier, Helmut K. (Author), Leat, Diana (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415370914 ISBN-13: 9780415370912 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $65.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2006 Annotation: Philanthropy and endowed foundation are good and vitally important institutions of modern society. They fit in well with the way advanced market economies are developing, in particular with the nexus between private and public benefit in an era of "small" government and greater social diversity. As institutions, however, they are facing new threats: declining resources relative to needs, and questions about their accountability and performance. In recent years individual philanthropists and foundation leaders have looked to strategic philanthropy as a way of becoming more effective and efficient. Strategic philanthropy can help foundations to think about structures and processes, but it does not provide any answer to the more fundamental questions about foundations' distinctive roles in contributing to public good. This important new book provides an overview of creative philanthropy along with an analysis of the theory and practice of philanthropy. The authors spell out the implications of their study for management and policy and provide readers with the tools and techniques of creative philanthropy. Essential reading for all those who study or work infFoundations, philanthropy and nonprofit organizations this important new book explicates this complicated but vital subject area. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Philanthropy & Charity - Business & Economics | Nonprofit Organizations & Charities - General - Business & Economics | International - General |
Dewey: 361.7 |
LCCN: 2005015157 |
Physical Information: 0.65" H x 6.28" W x 9.24" (0.98 lbs) 288 pages |
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Publisher Description: Philanthropy and endowed foundation are vitally important institutions of modern society, yet in recent years, they've faced new threats such as declining resources and questions of accountability and performance. To address these questions, individual philanthropists and foundation leaders have looked to strategic philanthropy to become more effective and efficient. This important book provides an overview of creative philanthropy along with an analysis of its theory and practice. The authors spell out the implications of their study for management and policy and provide readers with vital tools and techniques. Drawing on case study examples and incorporating sections on key questions and dilemmas, this revealing book covers:
Essential reading for all those who study or work in foundations, philanthropy and non-profit organizations, this volume clearly navigates a path through this significant yet highly complex subject area. |