Democracy & philanthropy
Subtitle: The Rockefeller Foundation and the American experiment
By: by Eric John Abrahamson, Sam Hurst, Barbara Shubinski
Contributors: Hurst, Sam, author; Shubinski, Barbara, author
Series: Rockefeller Foundation centennial series; Rockefeller Foundation centennial series
Publisher: The Rockefeller Foundation
Published: 2013
Language: eng
Number of pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9780979638961
Subjects: Philanthropists; Rockefeller Foundation; Charities; History
Other titles: Democracy and philanthropy
Description: Many argued in 1913 that Rockefeller wealth seemed poised to undermine the democratic character of American institutions. Under the shadow of public concern, the trustees of the Rockefeller Foundation launched programs to strengthen American political institutions, promote equal opportunity in a plural society, and reinforce a shared sense of national identity. The relationship between democracy and philanthropy has been constantly tested over the last century. This book offers insights and anecdotes to guide the next generation of American philanthropists.
Notes: Includes index.

"Innovation for the next 100 years."
Table of contents: title: The charter fight; title: Government by experts; title: Philanthropy at war; title: The arts, the humanities, and national identity; title: Foundations under fire; title: Equal opportunity for all; title: Democracy and design in America's cities.