Author: Hilary M. Pearson
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 022801560X
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 130
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The world of philanthropy and private foundations remains mysterious to most Canadians. Memorably likened to giraffes, foundations are creatures that should not exist, but they do, surrounded by a certain mystique. In From Charity to Change Hilary Pearson demystifies the world of Canadian philanthropy, offering a portrait of today’s foundation landscape and highlighting organizations that are acting with purpose on some of the most pressing social and economic challenges of our time: climate change, the future of cities, education and the evolving workforce, housing, and the urgent need to repair and build new relationships with Indigenous Peoples. Pearson, who for two decades worked with leaders of foundations across Canada, provides an insider’s perspective on the ways these organizations continue to evolve. Through personal interviews with private funders – large and small, long established and newly formed – Pearson describes their strategies and the varied roles they play, whether as convenors, advocates, brokers, or partners. A timely contribution to the current debate on the legitimacy of organized philanthropy in an era of increasing social division and inequality, From Charity to Change makes a compelling case for the valuable role private philanthropy plays in addressing the challenges of our rapidly changing times.
Author: Peter R Elson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780228830030
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 334
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This book is a turning point in the evolution of Canada's philanthropic landscape - a testament to new and ground-breaking knowledge that reflects a distinct Canadian foundation sector. Explore established and emerging landscapes, Indigenous perspectives on philanthropy and creative and innovative pathways to change.
Author: Tobias Jung
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317579704
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 673
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Philanthropy – the use of private resources for public purposes – is undergoing a transformation, both in practice and as an emerging field of study. Expectations of what philanthropy can achieve have risen significantly in recent years, reflecting a substantial, but uneven, increase in global wealth and the rolling back of state services in anticipation that philanthropy will fill the void. In addition to this, experiments with entrepreneurial and venture philanthropy are producing novel intersections of the public, non-profit and private spheres, accompanied by new kinds of partnerships and hybrid organisational forms. The Routledge Companion to Philanthropy examines these changes and other challenges that philanthropists and philanthropic organisations face. With contributions from an international team of leading contemporary thinkers on philanthropy, this Companion provides an introduction to, and critical exploration of, philanthropy; discussing current theories, research and the diverse professional practices within the field from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. The Routledge Companion to Philanthropy is a rich and valuable resource for students, researchers, practitioners and policymakers working in or interested in philanthropy.
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ISBN: 9780433495567
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Jean-Marc Fontan et al.
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1039196977
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 412
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In this edited volume, the authors present rich case studies of place-based philanthropy in the United States and Canada that make a strong conceptual and empirical argument for the importance, and growing imperative, of place-based philanthropy in 2023 and beyond. Offering a multidisciplinary theoretical grounding in the connection between philanthropy and place, the case studies range from foundations engaged in disaster recovery, a First Nations UNESCO site, to a funder collaborative engaging seven philanthropies targeting 30 neighborhoods in Montreal, and a private foundation developing a model for holistic change that is being replicated in underserved communities throughout the U.S, among others. Collectively, the case studies bring into the conversation the meaning that individuals bring to their spaces as members of diverse communities, as public and private actors seeking to effect change in underserved communities, and the tension that may result as place is redefined through philanthropic work. The themes and lessons learned that emerge from the case studies offer insights for practitioners, scholars and students of philanthropy.
Author: Canadian Centre for Philanthropy
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780921295099
Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
Languages : en
Pages : 22
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Author: M. Elena Hoffstein
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780779898107
Category : Charitable uses, trusts, and foundations
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: François Lagarde
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Corporations
Languages : en
Pages : 154
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This report provides sponsors of affordable housing with a general understanding of the philanthropic sector and with information on how to obtain philanthropic contributions to their projects. The first part includes an overview of affordable housing in Canada, an examination of the charitable sector & the donor community, and a look at the tax implications of donations to charities and non-profits. The second part sets out a strategic approach to addressing the issue of affordable housing at the national & local level. Appendices include: 13 case studies that illustrate how affordable housing sponsors have been able to secure the funding required to develop successful projects; three case studies showing how other non-profit organizations have been able to raise their profile & generate funding in support of different social issues; an overview of requirements for a successful fund-raising campaign and the steps for successful fund-raising; a detailed explanation of planned giving, a new & potentially advantageous fund-raising initiative; and a list of community foundations.
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ISBN:
Category : Community foundations
Languages : en
Pages : 28
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Author: Mo Lidsky
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781662901805
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 156
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The Philanthropic Mind is based on dozens of candid interviews with Canada's top philanthropists who share their personal stories and surprising insights. You will find the views of these accomplished Canadians instructive, intriguing, perhaps even validating, and certainly motivational. The Philanthropic Mind is a rare opportunity to learn from and be inspired by Canada's most generous individuals - and to glean the real reasons behind some of their largest donations. It provides eye-opening perspectives for nonprofit professionals, board members and volunteers, as well as budding and seasoned philanthropists. Here is what some people have said about The Philanthropic Mind "WOW, what an awesome read! I couldn't put the book down. The quotes and anecdotes from philanthropists were so compelling." "The book has something for everyone. It is at one time, a 'how to' for fundraisers, a guide for philanthropists, and an entertaining read for those who are not in the fundraising world." "I really enjoyed this book. It allowed the philanthropists to tell their story - and I often felt like I was being let in on a secret. Everyone in the nonprofit world should read and learn from this important collection."
