The philanthropic principle

Identity, storytelling and the philanthropic journey

This article develops theoretical understanding of the involvement of wealthy entrepreneurs in socially transformative projects by offering a foundational theory of philanthropic identity narratives. We show that these narratives are structured according to the metaphorical framework of the journey, through which actors envision and make sense of personal transformation. The journey provides a ...

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Trends in employment and earnings in the philanthropic sector.

While small, the philanthropic portion of the nonprofit sector is an important and rapidly growing component of the U.S . economy. Philanthropic organizations are those privately controlled, tax-exempt nonprofit institutions to which donor contributions are tax deductible . The classification includes religious, educational, health, scientific, cultural, and social service organizations. I Ther...

Health giving patterns of philanthropic foundations.

Philanthropic Priorities in Light of Pew