The Role of Mediators in Diffusing the Community Foundation Model of Philanthropy

We examine the role of mediators in locally embedding community foundation model philanthropy to enable its global diffusion. hold that mediators, as trusted agents within elite networks, promote and legitimate institutional innovation by tailoring satisfy local requirements. They thereby limit resistance while creating future potentialities. Our novel addition literature stems from research on transatlantic diffusion template United States Kingdom focused an in-depth case study one Europe’s largest foundation, serving Tyne & Wear Northumberland North East England. findings suggest success depends rendering it fit-for-context fit-for-purpose. Mediators operating at both macro micro level matter because they have cultural, social, symbolic capital needed win acceptance for initially alien philanthropic principles, practices, structures.