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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: CRC Press
• Seitenzahl: 158
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Februar 2020
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 226mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 249g
• 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