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9780230336797

The Business of Giving The Theory and Practice of Philanthropy, Grantmaking and Social Investment

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    9780230336797

  • ISBN10:

    0230336795

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2011-12-15
  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
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Summary

The Business of Givingreviews current thinking and surveys the key techniques any philanthropist or grantmaker should adopt. It also outlines a generic social investment process that can be utilized for all philanthropic or grantmaking programmes. Essential reading for all engaged in or with an interest in philanthropy or civil society in general.

Author Biography

PETER GRANT is Senior fellow in Philanthropy, Grantmaking and Social Investment at the Sir John Cass Business School, City University London, UK.

Table of Contents

PART I: THE THEORY OF SOCIAL INVESTMENT
Philanthropy, Grantmaking and Social Investment
A Short History of Philanthropy
Theories of Change and Logic Modelling
Types and Styles of Philanthropy and Grantmaking
PART II: SOCIAL INVESTMENT AS A BUSINESS PROCESS
Can Philanthropy Learn from Business Methods?
Three Key Business Processes 1: Risk Management
Three Key Business Processes 2: Operations Management
Three Key Business Processes 3: Performance Management
PART III: MANAGING SOCIAL INVESTMENT
From Logic Model to Investment Programme
Designing the Programme
Assessment and Selection
Post-Decision Management

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