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Foundations: Creating Impact in a Globalised World - Luc Tayart de Borms
Foundations examines the evolving dynamics driving philanthropy as Western society struggles to meet today's many challenges, taking a hard look at the sensitive issues of democratic legitimacy, accountability and credibility in the context of civil society, as well as the changing policy environment in which foundations operate.
Author Luc Tayart de Borms argues that effective philanthropy is "impact driven" and depends on a strategic mix of methodologies that reach beyond grant-giving. The arguments challenge the status quo and deliver a wake up call to philanthropists on both sides of the Atlantic.
The book intends to spark an ongoing debate as the sector strives to strengthen its relevance and make a real difference in a world that is becoming more complex than ever before.
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