Description
Book SynopsisComplete with a substantial appendix of sources, this book helps readers understand the revolution in philanthropy in Europe and provides market information for anyone building strategies for fundraising or philanthropy.
Trade Review“Throughout the first four parts of the book the author successfully draws up the intellectual heritage of European philanthropy… The last four parts of the book, however, show a deep knowledge and thorough understanding that reveal his past on the inside of fund-raising with colourful anecdotes and striking quotes… This book is relevant for all professionals and aspiring professionals in social profit strategic planning.” Voluntas
"At a time of great change, both in philanthropy and in Europe, this is an important book written by an accomplished and cerebral fundraising practitioner." Dr Beth Breeze, Centre for Philanthropy, University of Kent
“This book will be invaluable to anyone looking to improve effective giving in a new age of philanthropy." Guus Loomans, Charity manager, Rabobank
Table of ContentsPart one: Introduction; Introduction; Is philanthropy changing?; Not new philanthropy; Part two: New people; The philanthropists; Evidence and effects; Women; Venture philanthropists; Part three: The government likes philanthropy; Government acts; Why government acts; Part four: Transparency; Seeing change; Transparency in practice; Part five: Enter the professionals; Working for change; Part six: Redesigning giving; The new forms of philanthropy; How to do good; Part seven: Uncovering philanthropy in Europe; The deeper view; Find the philanthropists; Part eight: Preparing for change; Strategic responses; Conclusions and future.
