Governance and Strategic Philanthropy in Grant-Making Foundations

This book discusses the role of grant-making foundations in supporting local communities, and how effective governance can contribute to greater success of the social projects they finance. The book considers the extent to which granting foundations act as social investment banks or strategic philanthropists, and identifies possible areas of evolution and improvement in the granting process of foundations similar to other innovative firms. It seeks to explore the possibility of foundations becoming a reference point in the Third Sector for innovativeness and risk taking.

Discusses the role that grant-making foundations can play in supporting local communities Identifies key areas of improvement in the granting process that are directly linked to best governance practice Provides clear guidelines for adopting the proper managerial tools and decision making styles for different governance settings

Autorentext
Giacomo Boesso is Professor of Business Administration at the Department of Economics and Management at the University of Padova, Italy. His research interests include stakeholder theory, strategic corporate social responsibility, and non-profit governance.
Fabrizio Cerbioni is Professor of Accounting at the Department of Economics and Management at the University of Padova, Italy. His research interests include accounting principles, corporate governance, and non-profit governance.

Inhalt

Chapter 1 Social Role, Strategic Profiles and Management Tools of Foundations.- Chapter 2 The First Survey on the "Governance" of Foundations: The Original Model.- Chapter 3 The Second Survey on the Governance and Actions to Support Strategic Philanthropy: The Integrated Model.- Chapter 4 Data on Governance and Strategy of Italian Foundations.- Chapter 5 A Virtuous Symbiosis: Determinism and Solidarity in the Strategic Action of Foundations.- Chapter 6 Conclusions.