Catalysts for Change: 21st Century Philanthropy and Community Development (Community Development Research and Practice Series)

By: Maria Martinez-Cosio and Mirle Rabinowitz Bussell

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Synopsis: Winner of the Community Development Society's 2014 Current Research Award! 21st Century Philanthropy and Community fills a gap in the literature on philanthropic organizations and how they intertwine with community development. Drawing first on the history of philanthropic funding, Maria Martinez-Cosio and Mirle Bussell look at developments in the last twenty years in detail, focussing on five key case studies from across America. The authors use their own first hand experiences and research to forge a new path for academic research in an area where it has been lacking. With the current economic climate forcing shrewd spending, foundations need all the guidance they can find on how to appropriately channel their funds in the best way. But how can these sorts of community projects be analyzed for effectiveness? Is there a quantitative rather than qualitative element which can be studied to give real feedback to those investing in projects? Arguing against a one-size-fits-all model, the authors illustrate the importance of context and relationships in the success of these projects.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 192 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781134112142
Related ISBNs:: 9780203405512, 9780415683234, 9780415683234, 9780415683227, 9780415683227
Publisher:: Taylor and Francis
Date of Addition:: 03/15/20
Copyrighted By:: N/A
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Home and Garden, Social Studies, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.