David J. Maurrasse

Philanthropy and Society

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

A comprehensive introduction to the field of philanthropy, Philanthropy and Society challenges the reader to think deeply about the role of philanthropic institutions in shaping and bettering the communities they serve and civil society as a whole.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 178
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Februar 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 272g
• ISBN-13: 9781138731417
• ISBN-10: 1138731412
• Artikelnr.: 53481260

Autorenporträt

David J. Maurrasse, Ph.D., is the Founder & President of Marga Incorporated as well as Research Scholar at the Earth Institute at Columbia University and Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University.

Inhaltsangabe

Acknowledgments
Foreword
By Colin Greer, President, New World Foundation
Introduction
Chapter 1 The State of Philanthropy
The Current Landscape of Philanthropy
Broader trends in the field
Key issues facing different types of foundations
Strategic philanthropy
Inclusion and Strategy
References
Chapter 2 Private Foundations Meyer Memorial Trust
Background on the Foundation
Considerations for Private Foundations
Strategy - the essence of the foundation's strategy
How Inclusion informs Strategy Programmatically
How Inclusion informs Strategy Institutionally
Progress - What has been the impact of these approaches? How do they
measure progress?
Learning
Direction and Conclusions
References
Chapter 3 Philanthropy in Europe LankellyChase Foundation
Background on the Foundation
Considerations for U.K. Philanthropy
Strategy - the essence of the foundation's strategy
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion - the foundation's overall commitment to
inclusion
Manifestations of Commitment (include techniques and practices)
How Inclusion informs Strategy Programmatically
How Inclusion informs Strategy Institutionally
Progress and Learning
Direction and Conclusions
References
Chapter 4 Community Foundations
Background on the San Francisco Foundation
Considerations for Community Foundations
The Essence of the San Francisco Foundation's Strategy
The Foundation's Commitment to Equity and Inclusion
Manifestations of Commitment (include techniques and practices)
How Inclusion informs Strategy Programmatically
How Inclusion informs Strategy Institutionally
Progress - What has been the impact of these approaches? How do they
measure progress?
Conclusions and Lessons Learned (including implications for the particular
type of foundation)
References:
Chapter 5 Global Philanthropy
Background on the Conrad Hilton Foundation
International Strategy and SDG Commitment
Strategic Commitment to Equity and Inclusion and Operational Structures
Institutionalization and Manifestations of International Development
Commitment
International Programming in Africa
Measuring, Assessing Impact and Challenges in the Future
References:
Chapter 6 Family Philanthropy
Background on the Foundation - Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation
Considerations for the particular Type of Foundation (i.e. issues facing
family foundations, indigenous foundations, etc.)
Strategy - the essence of the foundation's strategy
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion - the foundation's overall commitment to
inclusion
Manifestations of Commitment (include techniques and practices)
How Inclusion informs Strategy Programmatically
How Inclusion informs Strategy Institutionally
Progress - What has been the impact of these approaches? How do they
measure progress?
Conclusions, Lessons, and Directions
References
Chapter 7 Indigenous African Philanthropy
Background on the Foundation - TrustAfrica
Considerations for particular types of Foundation (i.e. issues facing
family foundations, indigenous foundations, etc.)
Strategy - the essence of the foundation's strategy
Commitment to Equity and Inclusion - the foundation's overall commitment to
inclusion
Manifestations of Commitment (include techniques and practices)
How Inclusion informs Strategy Programmatically
How Inclusion informs Strategy Institutionally
Progress - What has been the impact of these approaches? How do they
measure progress?
Learning - What has the foundation learned from their approaches? How have
they used learning to inform institutional and programmatic change?
Direction - What are the foundation's future intentions?
Conclusions and Lessons Learned (including implications for the particular
type of foundation that TrustAfrica is)
References
Chapter 8 Lessons from Practice
Inclusively Strategic
Community Engagement
Changing Staff Roles
Participatory Grantmaking
Networks
Long Term Support
Board Composition
Staff Composition
Internal Policies
Common Themes
Pursuing Comprehensive Institutional Change
Recognizing the Significance of Place
Confronting Power Dynamics
Breaking with Tradition
Embracing Risk and Uncertainty
Transcending Grantmaking
Recognizing the Journey
What We Can Learn from These Foundations
References
Chapter 9 Conclusions
The Nonprofit Sector, Philanthropy, and Society
Creating Philanthropy's Responsibility to Society
Greater Awareness in Philanthropy
From Awareness to Practice
Expanding the Scale of Inclusive Practice
Directions for Philanthropy
References
Index