Subject category:
Ethics and Social Responsibility
Published by:
Harvard Kennedy School
Length: 17 pages
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Abstract
Even though tremendous amounts of money are given away each year, the field of philanthropy lacks a clear definition of strategy. Strategic giving is defined here as the tight alignment of the philanthropic value to be produced, the identity and style of the donor, the organizational vehicle through which giving takes place, the types of activities that are funded, and the time frame guiding giving. The paper presents a framework that defines how the five dimensions of giving can best be conceptualized individually and in relation to one another. This exposition points to a simple but critical conclusion: Only when donors achieve fit among philanthropy''s five dimensions will their giving create both personal satisfaction and significant public benefits.
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Abstract
Even though tremendous amounts of money are given away each year, the field of philanthropy lacks a clear definition of strategy. Strategic giving is defined here as the tight alignment of the philanthropic value to be produced, the identity and style of the donor, the organizational vehicle through which giving takes place, the types of activities that are funded, and the time frame guiding giving. The paper presents a framework that defines how the five dimensions of giving can best be conceptualized individually and in relation to one another. This exposition points to a simple but critical conclusion: Only when donors achieve fit among philanthropy''s five dimensions will their giving create both personal satisfaction and significant public benefits.