Philanthropy and Society

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. While all agree that the function of philanthropic organizations is to maximize the impact of grant making, there is little consensus on how to do that. This book focuses on two trends that have emerged: strategic philanthropy and increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in philanthropy. Amidst persistent societal inequities, the proliferation of philanthropy leaves one wondering about the potential of this expanding industry to influence social change as well as include constituents beyond donors and their staff. The book offers several case studies of different types of foundations from around the world that demonstrate several tactics used to develop plans that are both strategic and inclusive. Upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students of philanthropy, as well as professionals, will come away from this book with a more nuanced and practical sense of the challenging questions the field of philanthropy faces, and the different ways they can be tackled. Additional ISBNs1138731404, 1138731412, 1315188996, 9781138731400, 9781138731417, 9781315188997Philanthropy and Society 1st Edition is written by David J. Maurrasse and published by Routledge. ISBNs for Philanthropy and Society are 9781351744782, 135174478X and the print ISBNs are 9781138731417, 1138731412. Additional ISBNs include 1138731404, 1138731412, 1315188996, 9781138731400, 9781138731417, 9781315188997.