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This chapter analyses the governance of philanthropy: how philanthropic giving is managed and structured. It describes the difficulties in giving effectively and efficiently. The central role of, and challenges faced by, foundations are outlined. A case study of philanthropy improving children’s numeracy in Africa is provided. Corporate philanthropy is discussed. The issues related to attracting and using philanthropy are traversed and there is explanation on how campaigns are constructed, and cautions raised about over-dependence.
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Dodgson, M., Gann, D. (2020). The Governance of Philanthropy. In: Philanthropy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38017-5_4
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