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I carefully curated reader designed to be a core text for
philanthropy programmes International and inclusive, incorporating
global voices translated into English, in some cases for the first
time Focused on the concept, practice and theory of fundraising,
with a particular focus on informed and critical decision-making in
both the academic and professional fields Contains excepts rather
than full pieces for a condensed experience that saves the reader
time While designed for courses, its focus on practice and the
professionalisation of fundraising will appeal to fundraisers and
non-profit sector professionals A rich and varied mixture of pieces
ranging from the cutting edge of research through to biographies,
autobiographies, journalism and historic sources
Earning money is one thing but giving it away with intelligence and
consideration is the hardest thing in the world. That's where
philanthropy advice fills a real and increasing need. Philanthropy
advising is an emerging and important profession that has largely
gone under the wire in spite of the growing demand, particularly
among younger donors, for support in charitable giving. Advising
Philanthropists explores the developing role of philanthropy
advisor, the practicalities involved in the job and the wide range
of skills and knowledge needed to start and excel at working with
donors. As well as explaining the key concepts, this accessible
guide considers the challenges that can be encountered and ethical
dilemmas that must be considered; it is supplemented by the
inclusion of previously unpublished interviews with 40 philanthropy
advisors from around the globe providing illuminating case studies
and insights. Focused on UK-practice, but also rich with examples
and material from across the world, this book is a unique and
timely addition to the developing body of literature on
philanthropy. Advising Philanthropists covers: How the role of
advisor has emerged; What key concepts you need to know;The role
and practical skills of an advisor; Understanding and working with
donors; The challenges and broader context in giving philanthropy
advice The key audience for this book is those new to or
considering a career in philanthropy advising, including students,
as well as established philanthropy advice professionals seeking to
deepen their knowledge and improve their practice
What is charity? How does it operate, who does it benefit and what
should we expect it to do? This important book helps to tackle the
most common misunderstandings and misconceptions of charitable
activity in contemporary British society, especially insofar as
these affect the thinking of politicians and policymakers. The
authors present and discuss over a dozen studies, including public
attitudes to giving, large datasets on the geography and funding
patterns of third sector organisations, and interviews with a wide
range of donors, charity leaders, fundraisers and philanthropy
advisers. This data enables them to explore the logic of charity in
terms of the distribution of resources across causes and
communities in the UK, and the processes behind philanthropic
decision-making, to reveal a picture of charitable activity at odds
with widespread assumptions.
I carefully curated reader designed to be a core text for
philanthropy programmes International and inclusive, incorporating
global voices translated into English, in some cases for the first
time Focused on the concept, practice and theory of fundraising,
with a particular focus on informed and critical decision-making in
both the academic and professional fields Contains excepts rather
than full pieces for a condensed experience that saves the reader
time While designed for courses, its focus on practice and the
professionalisation of fundraising will appeal to fundraisers and
non-profit sector professionals A rich and varied mixture of pieces
ranging from the cutting edge of research through to biographies,
autobiographies, journalism and historic sources
Philanthropy is both timeless and timely. Ancient Romans, Medieval
aristocrats, and Victorian industrialists engaged in philanthropy,
as do modern-day Chinese billionaires, South African activists, and
Brazilian nuns. Today, philanthropic practice is evolving faster
than ever before, with donors giving their time, talents, and
social capital in creative new ways and in combination with their
financial resources. These developments are generating complex new
debates and adding new twists to enduring questions, from "why be
philanthropic?" to "what does it mean to do philanthropy 'better'?"
Addressing such questions requires greater understanding of the
contested purpose and diverse practice of philanthropy. With an
international and interdisciplinary focus, The Philanthropy Reader
serves as a one-stop resource that brings together essential and
engaging extracts from key texts and major thinkers, and frames
these in a way that captures the historical development, core
concepts, perennial debates, global reach, and recent trends of
this field. The book includes almost 100 seminal and illuminating
writings about philanthropy, equipping readers with the guiding
material they need to better grasp such a crucial yet complex and
evolving topic. Additional readings and discussion questions also
accompany the text as online supplements. This text will be
essential reading for students on philanthropy courses worldwide,
and will also be of interest to anyone active in the philanthropic
and nonprofit sectors - from donors and grantmakers, to advisers
and fundraisers.
Philanthropy is both timeless and timely. Ancient Romans, Medieval
aristocrats, and Victorian industrialists engaged in philanthropy,
as do modern-day Chinese billionaires, South African activists, and
Brazilian nuns. Today, philanthropic practice is evolving faster
than ever before, with donors giving their time, talents, and
social capital in creative new ways and in combination with their
financial resources. These developments are generating complex new
debates and adding new twists to enduring questions, from "why be
philanthropic?" to "what does it mean to do philanthropy 'better'?"
Addressing such questions requires greater understanding of the
contested purpose and diverse practice of philanthropy. With an
international and interdisciplinary focus, The Philanthropy Reader
serves as a one-stop resource that brings together essential and
engaging extracts from key texts and major thinkers, and frames
these in a way that captures the historical development, core
concepts, perennial debates, global reach, and recent trends of
this field. The book includes almost 100 seminal and illuminating
writings about philanthropy, equipping readers with the guiding
material they need to better grasp such a crucial yet complex and
evolving topic. Additional readings and discussion questions also
accompany the text as online supplements. This text will be
essential reading for students on philanthropy courses worldwide,
and will also be of interest to anyone active in the philanthropic
and nonprofit sectors - from donors and grantmakers, to advisers
and fundraisers.
Charitable fundraising has become ever more urgent in a time of
extensive public spending cuts. However, while the identity and
motivation of those who donate comes under increasingly close
scrutiny, little is known about the motivation and characteristics
of the 'askers', despite almost every donation being solicited or
prompted in some way. This is the first empirically-grounded and
theorised account of the identity, characteristics and motivation
of fundraisers in the UK. Based on original data collected during a
3-year study of over 1,200 fundraisers, the book argues that it is
not possible to understand charitable giving without accounting for
the role of fundraising.
This is the first empirically-grounded and theorised account of the
identity, characteristics and motivation of fundraisers in the UK.
Based on original data collected during a 3-year study of over
1,200 fundraisers, the book argues that it is not possible to
understand charitable giving without accounting for the role of
fundraising.
Running down "do-gooders" has become a popular pastime in recent
years. Journalists and academics alike have lampooned and
criticized philanthropists and big donors for their charitable
activities, which are often characterized as a means of
self-aggrandisement or tax evasion. Yet, it is widely acknowledged
that philanthropy - from the establishment of Carnegie libraries in
the nineteenth century to the recent global health interventions of
the Gates Foundation - has played a critical role in both developed
and developing societies. In an impassioned defence of the role of
philanthropy in society, Beth Breeze tackles the main critiques
levelled at philanthropy and questions the rationale for
undermining and disparaging philanthropic acts. She contends that
although it might be flawed, philanthropy is a sector that ought to
be celebrated and championed so that an abundance of causes and
interests can flourish.
Running down "do-gooders" has become a popular pastime in recent
years. Journalists and academics alike have lampooned and
criticized philanthropists and big donors for their charitable
activities, which are often characterized as a means of
self-aggrandisement or tax evasion. Yet, it is widely acknowledged
that philanthropy - from the establishment of Carnegie libraries in
the nineteenth century to the recent global health interventions of
the Gates Foundation - has played a critical role in both developed
and developing societies. In an impassioned defence of the role of
philanthropy in society, Beth Breeze tackles the main critiques
levelled at philanthropy and questions the rationale for
undermining and disparaging philanthropic acts. She contends that
although it might be flawed, philanthropy is a sector that ought to
be celebrated and championed so that an abundance of causes and
interests can flourish.
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