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Book SynopsisThis book is a step toward curating our existing knowledge in the emerging field of 'disaster philanthropy'. It aims to build a robust base for future research, practice and public policy, whilst recognising that philanthropic responses to disasters are complex, conditional and subject to change.
Table of Contents1. Introduction - Diana Leat, Susan D. Phillips and Alexandra Williamson 2. The Public’s Philanthropic Response to Disaster: Plus Ca Change? - Diana Leat 3. Disaster Fundraising: Readiness Matters - Wendy Scaife 4. Roles of Philanthropic Foundations as Funders and Distribution Agents in Disaster Response - Alexandra Williamson and Diana Leat 5. The Private Sector and Disasters: From Reactive Response to Disaster Resilience - Michael Moran, Graham Dwyer and Krystian Seibert 6. Fundraising, Grant Making and Regulatory Issues: Regulating Good in Bad Times - Myles McGregor-Lowndes 7. Doing Good Better: Public Policy for Disaster Philanthropy - Susan D. Phillips and Kristen Pue 8. Philanthropy’s Place in Community-Based Capacity Development for Disaster Resilience - Megan Conway 9. Nonprofit Collaboration and Coordination in Disaster Response: Lessons from the September 11th Recovery - Gregory R. Witkowski 10. The Promise and Reality of Philanthropy in Disasters - Jeffrey Schlegelmilch 11. Conclusions and Looking Forward - Alexandra Williamson, Diana Leat and Susan D. Phillips
