The resources of both governments and traditional philanthropy are either barely growing or in decline, yet the problems of poverty, ill-health, and environment

This volume presents the first comprehensive and authoritative account of the new actors and tools revolutionizing global philanthropy and social investment at

Financial contributions by American corporations that are designed to influence domestic or foreign policies are discussed. After identifying ways that business

Philanthropy is both timeless and timely. Ancient Romans, Medieval aristocrats, and Victorian industrialists engaged in philanthropy, as do modern-day Chinese b