How Philanthropy Is Changing in Europe

by Christopher Carnie

Overview

There is a new age of philanthropy in Europe – a €50 billion plus financial market. Changing attitudes to wealth, growing social need and innovations in finance are creating a revolution in how we give, aided and sometimes abetted by governments. Mapping the changes, Christopher Carnie focuses on high-value philanthropists – people and foundations as ‘major donors’ – investing or donating €25,000 upwards. Designed to help people find their way around the sector, this book includes interviews with philanthropists, advisers and fundraisers, and provides practical insider knowledge to access donors and donor information. Complete with a substantial appendix of sources, this book helps readers understand the revolution in philanthropy in Europe and provides market information for anyone building strategies for fundraising or philanthropy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781447331124
Publisher:	Policy Press
Publication date:	01/18/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	308
File size:	633 KB

About the Author

Christopher Carnie is a researcher, consultant and trainer in philanthropy and fundraising. Based near Barcelona he works with foundations, NGOs, arts and educational organisations. He teaches at the University of Barcelona and at conferences across Europe.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vii

Part 1 Introduction 1

1 Introduction 3

2 Is philanthropy changing? 15

3 Not new philanthropy 25

Part 2 New people 31

4 The philanthropists 33

5 Evidence and effects 55

6 Women 69

7 Venture philanthropists 77

Part 3 The government likes philanthropy 87

8 Government acts 89

9 Why government acts 105

Part 4 Transparency 121

10 Seeing change 123

11 Transparency in practice 147

Part 5 Enter the professionals 163

12 Working for change 165

Part 6 Redesigning giving 185

13 The new forms of philanthropy 187

14 How to do good 199

Part 7 Uncovering philanthropy in Europe 209

15 The deeper view 211

16 Find the philanthropists 219

Part 8 Preparing for change 235

17 Strategic responses 237

18 Conclusions and future 255

References 271

Appendix: Interview questions 289

Index 291

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"At a time of great change, both in philanthropy and in Europe, this is an important book written by an accomplished and cerebral fundraising practitioner." Dr Beth Breeze, Centre for Philanthropy, University of Kent

“This book will be invaluable to anyone looking to improve effective giving in a new age of philanthropy." Guus Loomans, Charity manager, Rabobank

Editorial Reviews

Throughout the first four parts of the book the author successfully draws up the intellectual heritage of European philanthropy… The last four parts of the book, however, show a deep knowledge and thorough understanding that reveal his past on the inside of fund-raising with colourful anecdotes and striking quotes… This book is relevant for all professionals and aspiring professionals in social profit strategic planning.” Voluntas

From the Publisher

Throughout the first four parts of the book the author successfully draws up the intellectual heritage of European philanthropy. . . The last four parts of the book, however, show a deep knowledge and thorough understanding that reveal his past on the inside of fund-raising with colourful anecdotes and striking quote. . . This book is relevant for all professionals and aspiring professionals in social profit strategic planning.

Voluntas

At a time of great change, both in philanthropy and in Europe, this is an important book written by an accomplished and cerebral fundraising practitioner.

Beth Breeze