Philanthropy in Practice shows how philanthropic organizations can effectively address this predicament. Drawing on the public philosophy of Pragmatism, it argues that, to be effective, they need to go for the solution of social problems of middle range.
Philanthropy in Practice shows how philanthropic organizations can effectively address this predicament. Drawing on the public philosophy of Pragmatism, it argues that, to be effective, they need to go for the solution of social problems of middle range.
Ekkehard Thümler is Director of the Program "Personal Development" at the Joachim Herz Foundation in Hamburg, Germany.
Inhaltsangabe
1. Introduction: Contemporary Philanthropy and its Problems PART 1: Theory 2. Pragmatism and the Evolution of Intelligent Social Action 3. Mapping the Space of Social Problems 4. A Contingency Model of Problem Solving Strategies 5. The Role of Niches in Processes of (Social) Innovation Part 2: Case Studies 6. The Chance: Opening the Doors to the Labour Market for Disadvantaged Youth 7. Foundation Interkultur and the Intercultural Garden Movement: Catalyzing Emerging Practice at the Grassroots 8. The Nuffield Foundation and the Nuffield Council on Bioethics: Organizing the Provision of Nonpartisan Expertise 9. The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust and the Campaign for Freedom of Information: Campaigning for Access to Files Part 3: Analysis 10. From Experimentation to Exploration: The Pragmatic Model of Action in Philanthropic Practice 11. Explanations for Social Impact: The Door Opener Mechanism 12. Towards a Model of Philanthropic Niches and Intelligent Niching 13. Conclusion and Outlook
1. Introduction: Contemporary Philanthropy and its Problems PART 1: Theory 2. Pragmatism and the Evolution of Intelligent Social Action 3. Mapping the Space of Social Problems 4. A Contingency Model of Problem Solving Strategies 5. The Role of Niches in Processes of (Social) Innovation Part 2: Case Studies 6. The Chance: Opening the Doors to the Labour Market for Disadvantaged Youth 7. Foundation Interkultur and the Intercultural Garden Movement: Catalyzing Emerging Practice at the Grassroots 8. The Nuffield Foundation and the Nuffield Council on Bioethics: Organizing the Provision of Nonpartisan Expertise 9. The Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust and the Campaign for Freedom of Information: Campaigning for Access to Files Part 3: Analysis 10. From Experimentation to Exploration: The Pragmatic Model of Action in Philanthropic Practice 11. Explanations for Social Impact: The Door Opener Mechanism 12. Towards a Model of Philanthropic Niches and Intelligent Niching 13. Conclusion and Outlook
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