The Business of Giving [electronic resource] : The Theory and Practice of Philanthropy, Grantmaking and Social Investment /
Grant, P.author.
The Business of Giving reviews 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.
Description based upon print version of record.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Machine generated contents note: -- PART I: THE THEORY OF SOCIAL INVESTMENT -- Philanthropy, Grantmaking and Social Investment -- A Short History of Philanthropy -- Theories of Change and Logic Modeling -- 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 Program -- Designing the Program -- Assessment and Selection -- Post-Decision Management.
The Business of Giving reviews 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.
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Business Strategy/Leadership.
Investments and Securities.
Business Consulting.
Economics, general.