Change philanthropy: candid stories of foundations maximizing results through social justice

Written in an engaging, easy-to-read style, Change Philanthropy provides an insiders view of what worked as well as what didnt work with respect to grantmaking strategies in support of social change, and focuses specifically on helping grantmakers improve their strategies to effect larger societal change in support of justice and equality. The book's goal is increased funding for socialjustice philanthropy, whichunlike traditional philanthropy's focus on providing direct services to alleviate sufferingworks to transform the systems and institutions that cause that suffering. In addition to extensive use of quotes from interviews with grantmakers and foundations, the book: showcases foundations that have undertaken a structural analysis of injustice in a diverse selection of philanthropic institutions ranging from family foundations to public charities working in areas such as education, health, women, and the environment; provides succinct examples of how to fund strategic interventions and develop high-impact strategies to transform systems and institutions in support of justice and equality; provides readers with concrete tips, strategies, and ideas for immediate actions to support a social justice agenda Featured foundations include the Liberty Hill Foundation, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, Needmor Fund, Jacobs Family Foundation, Discount Foundation, Global Fund for Women, Schott Foundation, Ford Foundation, and the Open Society Institute.

• ISBN: 978-0-470-43516-8
• Editorial: John Wiley & Sons
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 320
• Fecha Publicación: 18/09/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés