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Clearly, in Gaudiani's own dollar sign-admiring view, the Paris Hiltons; Donald Trumps, and (even in death) the resort-hopping; trust fund baby-popping Anna Nicole Smiths of the world, along with other wealthy if more low-key types, are the real coveted readers. One easily senses this author's embedded, perhaps even automatic and instinctive, implicit buttering-up of the rich within her litany of praise, to the rest of us, of all their many past philanthropic good deeds.
A better article; however, and one more objective and that contains (albeit not entirely) various opposing viewpoints to Gaudiani's on philanthropy and the real motivations of the rich for practicing it yesterday and today, is written by an also more credible author with no past professional baggage, Susan Berresford of the Ford Foundation. Berresford's article "Philanthropy of the 21st Century" is both more realistic about how and why, and in what kinds of circumstances and situations….

Corporate Governance: Philanthropy and Social esponsibility
Corporate philanthropy is a form of CS where a corporation extends monetary or non-monetary support to the community for the sake of improving its welfare and the quality of life. Despite its inherent benefits, corporate philanthropy still remains a subject of debate. This text examines the arguments presented by both sides, and examines how Wal-Mart's philanthropic program has been able to reconcile both views, and how the corporation has managed to maintain an effective giving program over the years.

Philanthropy and Social esponsibility

The role played by corporate giving and corporate philanthropy in society today is immense; but even so, the whole idea of corporate philanthropy still remains a subject of debate. Consensus is yet to be reached, particularly in regard to whether companies should engage more or less in charity programs. Proponents of organizational philanthropy hold that corporations should engage more in charity giving because it….

" (McKinsey & Company and CECP, 2008, p.3)
Fine, Kirkpatrick, Parker, and Watson (2008) in the work entitled: "Social Media: Philanthropy in a Connected World" states that today's companies can no longer "ignore the influence of social media and the opportunity to "deepen engagement with employees and customers alike through philanthropy efforts capitalizing on new media channels." (p.5) Fine, Kirkpatrick, Parker, and Watson (2008) additionally state that some companies have "already created visionary programs and initiatives that successfully tap into social networks." (p.6) Finally, Fine, Kirkpatrick, Parker and Watson (2008) state that corporate philanthropy professionals can leverage additional resources and activate a community of advocates to benefit their nonprofit partners and community investment programs through social networks." (2008, p.6)

The work of Kania and Kramer (2008) entitled: "Confluence of CSR and Philanthropy" relates that the manner in which companies "integrate philanthropy and CSR" is gaining the attention of investors. Companies are stated….

In this sense, a contract reduces the doctor-patient relationship to a mechanical set of actions, which is also not acceptable in the profession.
Nonetheless, much more than the code and philanthropy concepts, the contract elevates the patient to the level of the doctor in terms of mutual need and reciprocity. In the doctor-patient contract, the doctor and patient need each other mutually, and enter into a relationship of exchange. It also enforces accountability, by means of which the patient has legal recourse should something go wrong.

In his conclusion, May suggests that a covenantal relationship that extends not only to the guild, but also to the public, might provide the remedy for the problem of minimilization. He explicates this by means of a comparison between the concepts of the contract and the covenant. The main difference is that the contract is based upon time limitations, while the covenant focuses on building….

Nonprofit Business: Sustainability and VolunteersIntroductionOver the last few years, there has been an observed decline in not only the amounts contributed towards charitable causes, but also the number of persons willing to serve as volunteers. There are a number of reasons for the said decline some of which will be highlighted in this text. To a large extent, this paper concerns itself with philanthropic instruction in academic settings, specifically at the university level. In so doing, it will not only assess the relevance of such instruction, but also how it could be incorporated into the curriculum. It will also suggest an innovative pedagogy for deployment in institutions of higher learning.DiscussionDefinitionFrom the onset, it would be prudent to note that philanthropy does not have an exact definition. This is especially the case owing to the fact that in the past, multiple authors have floated a wide range of definitions in….

Often communities consider being generous as a typical behavior. This has a wide-ranging implication as being free to lend a hand has its own effects on the individuals. The authoritative power that benefactors exercise when deciding which contributions to make can have a substantial change in the community. Choosing to contribute to charities involving parishes, tertiary institutions or distant charities can also have personal reflective effects such as elementary learning or health care amenities for the aged population. Such deliberations are more magnified in situations which entail shortage of funding for basic commodities from the state (Cordelli, 2016). This notion on choosing to act based on one’s judgement is powerful enough to influence costly public frameworks. A case in point is in the United States where there is a provision for excise duty to cover the charities. This is done to subject the benefactors with an extensive range of subjective authorities….

One of the key Robin-hood rules, when it comes to philanthropy, is Relentless Monetization. Relentless Monetization or “RM” concentrates on mutual expressions for inner deliberations, interaction with grantees, openness, examination, position grants or loans, and calculating the overall performance of the financier (as well as the grant) (Weinstein & Bradburd, 2013). Disclosing grant-making to the rigor of RM alters the type of grant-making considerations. Instead of loosely discussing inspiring professional company directors or innovative quests, employees depend on a mutual language that focuses on results-oriented facts. Furthermore, RM enables funders to create the sets of rules it utilizes to designate objective-appropriate valuation to interventions designed for outside examination.
Social networking is allowing people to produce, sign up for, and develop organizations surrounding problems they are concerned about and beyond their control. Whether its flash activists or even fundraisers like Twestival, pursuits like these are rising. As non-profits start to participate their….

Philanthropy has been viewed as an ethical behavior stemming from moral virtue or moral duty. When philanthropic actions are conducted in exchange for what could be construed as personal gain, then what would be a moral act becomes a transactional or even selfish one. Donating money in exchange for some other gift, service, or benefit is not the same as selflessly bequeathing the same. “Pure philanthropy...is a transfer rather than a transaction in the sense that nothing is received in return,” (Keating, Pitts & Appel, 1981, p. 816). However, it may be unrealistic to expect that all philanthropic behavior stem from a sense of moral duty. The concept of a “pure” philanthropy in which efforts are transferred would also preclude any donation that was not anonymous, because of the way public recognition can be leveraged for personal or organizational gain. In fact, the motivation for transfer and transactional philanthropy is different….

philanthropic strategy a company choice. In approaching question, essay aim explore process philanthropic strategy formulation organization aspects strategy.
Strategic philanthropy is a practice of companies where they target philanthropic and charitable activates around a cause that will support their business objectives. Companies use philanthropy as a way of benefiting their business interests and the interests of the beneficiary organization. According to Thorne, McAlister, Ferrell, and Ferrell (2010)

strategic philanthropy is designed around creative planning, careful execution, focused research, and thorough follow-up, which is intended to achieve the desired results. Strategic philanthropy should be driven by the company's core concerns and values for it to be effective and rewarding. Strategic philanthropy mainly focuses on builds and changes for the future Carroll & Buchholtz, 2009()

Strategic philanthropy should not be confused with charity. Donations or charity tend to be smaller given by many people that go towards an immediate need or cause. Charity is….


As we have seen, fashion is not the only field that has the idea of integrating usiness with philanthropy. Other industries have focused on other African causes such as AIDS/HIV, Water, Business, health, education.

(RED), a division of the ONE Campaign advertises itself as "fighting for AIDS for a free generation." Using an optimistic message, (RED) promotes itself as an organization that elieves that it can change the face of the AIDS epidemic in Africa y stopping transmission of HIV form mothers to aies. In 2010, 1,000 aies were orn every day with HIV. In 2011, that numer was reduced to 900. (RED) urges shoppers to uy (RED) products. The manufacturers send the contriutions to the Gloal Fund which then uses all of the money -- no proceeds going to RED -- to finance HIV / AIDS programs in Africa.

ING is another original philanthropic program that promises to send a Moskeeto….

Social Responsibility
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Corporate Social esponsibility
Today's society is very much a corporate society where power is centered at many of corporate centers. Corporations are seen more than just tools and methods of living, but rather this way of life dictates the lives of millions as this system provides jobs and employment as an outlet of societal contribution. As a result of the deep and profound impact on society, many wonder what is the long-term effects of a corporate society and what benefits, if any, are available?

This line of questioning eventually leads to the idea of corporate social responsibility and the ethical and moral approach of the corporation within the human culture. The purpose of this essay is to describe the idea of corporate responsibility and examine it through the use of corporate philanthropy as a useful and practical method of success and benefit. The profitability, both long-term and short-term, will be discussed as….

ay and Joan Kroc Community Center of Chicago
The ay and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is more than just an aquatic or fitness center. It's a holistic approach to bringing the community together to change lives, and help to end the violence in Chicago. -- The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division, 2012

Studies have shown time and again that the earlier children are introduced to meaningful learning environments, the better they tend to perform academically in later years. The research to date also suggests that because philanthropic resources are scarce, it is important to use these funding resources to their maximum advantage in delivering the wide range of social and educational services needed by many inner-city and lower socioeconomic populations today. Therefore, by identifying and comparing the types and quality of services provided by such organizations represents a timely and valuable enterprise. To this end, this paper provides an examination of the….

Unethical 'Best Practices'
Corporate Governance Case Study: Enron

Enron, the seventh-largest American corporation, collapsed in December 2001 in what most people refer to as the 'New Economy's first major failure'. Following its collapse, Congressional committees immediately embarked on inquiries to determine the cause(s) of its bankruptcy. Once investigations were complete, it was evident that the corporate governance mechanisms employed by the company had contributed to its downfall. The company employed the Anglo-American model of corporate governance, which places substantial emphasis on shareholder rights as opposed to stakeholder rights, and which, in addition, is management-dominated and has a unitary board structure with a single powerful leader. Driven by an urge to keep shareholders appeased by paying them more even when the company's resources were strained, Enron's managers employed off-balance sheet transactions with SPEs, and were able to hide huge amounts of debt that was often collaterized with the company's stock. The CFO, Andrew….

Ethics and Medicine
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Moral Medicine, and a Doctor's Duty to the World
The 18th chapter of On Moral Medicine talks about the way medical professionals build their identity as practitioners and how the form relationships with other professionals and with patients. The author uses four unique terms to define his ideas on the four things these relationships can be based on: covenant, contract, code, and philanthropy. Using these concepts, he explores the current and the ideal relationships which define the medical field and experience. In the end, the author finishes by suggesting a change in the way doctor-patient relationships are conceived, but from the evidence of his own work one can see that he may not push this revolution far enough.

The idea of a covenant in this context is the idea of a deep commitment that transforms those who make it. Covenants are usually made through the exchange of gifts and responsibilities, and….

Fundraising for PALS 4 Paws
Financing for Non-profit Organization

PALS 4 paws is a non-profit organization interested in safeguarding pets in the U.S.A. To protect them from abuse, neglect, abandonment, and euthanasia. The goal of PALS 4 Paws is to decrease the number of animals that are going into animal shelters and increase the number of local adoptions to ensure better lives for pets. As a non-profit, PALS 4 paws will manage the rescue of pets that fall victim to issues of mistreat, tragedy or other forms of animal suffering. One the other hand, it will provide pet lovers with low cost pets by facilitating the adoption process through owner-to-adopter communication. This paper discusses the fundraising aspect of Pals 4 Paws as well as details of the organization's financial policies.

Fundraising plan

Strengths

Based on the assessment of the organization, three key areas of strength are identified. The first is the dedication of the organization's….

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Term Paper

Government

Philanthropy With a Twist of

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Length: 3 Pages
Type: Term Paper

Clearly, in Gaudiani's own dollar sign-admiring view, the Paris Hiltons; Donald Trumps, and (even in death) the resort-hopping; trust fund baby-popping Anna Nicole Smiths of the world, along…

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Essay

Business

Philanthropy and Social Responsibility Corporate Governance

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Length: 10 Pages
Type: Essay

Corporate Governance: Philanthropy and Social esponsibility Corporate philanthropy is a form of CS where a corporation extends monetary or non-monetary support to the community for the sake of improving its…

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Business

Corporate Philanthropy on the Developjment

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Length: 31 Pages
Type: Term Paper

" (McKinsey & Company and CECP, 2008, p.3) Fine, Kirkpatrick, Parker, and Watson (2008) in the work entitled: "Social Media: Philanthropy in a Connected World" states that today's companies can…

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Essay

Health - Nursing

Code and Covenant or Philanthropy

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Length: 4 Pages
Type: Essay

In this sense, a contract reduces the doctor-patient relationship to a mechanical set of actions, which is also not acceptable in the profession. Nonetheless, much more than the code…

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Research Paper

Business

Nonprofit Business Sustainability and Volunteers

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Length: 11 Pages
Type: Research Paper

Nonprofit Business: Sustainability and VolunteersIntroductionOver the last few years, there has been an observed decline in not only the amounts contributed towards charitable causes, but also the number of…

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Essay

Ethics / Morality

Cultural Differences Ethical Obligations and Reciprocal Service

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Length: 3 Pages
Type: Essay

Often communities consider being generous as a typical behavior. This has a wide-ranging implication as being free to lend a hand has its own effects on the individuals. The…

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Business

Social Networking Effect on Philanthropy

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Length: 2 Pages
Type: Essay

One of the key Robin-hood rules, when it comes to philanthropy, is Relentless Monetization. Relentless Monetization or “RM” concentrates on mutual expressions for inner deliberations, interaction with grantees, openness,…

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Essay

Ethics / Morality

difference between transaction and transfer donation

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Length: 2 Pages
Type: Essay

Philanthropy has been viewed as an ethical behavior stemming from moral virtue or moral duty. When philanthropic actions are conducted in exchange for what could be construed as personal…

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Business

Philanthropic Strategy a Company Choice In Approaching

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Length: 6 Pages
Type: Essay

philanthropic strategy a company choice. In approaching question, essay aim explore process philanthropic strategy formulation organization aspects strategy. Strategic philanthropy is a practice of companies where they target philanthropic…

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Term Paper

Business - Miscellaneous

Paying it Forward to Africa

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Length: 2 Pages
Type: Term Paper

As we have seen, fashion is not the only field that has the idea of integrating usiness with philanthropy. Other industries have focused on other African causes such as…

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Business

Social Responsibility

Words: 857
Length: 3 Pages
Type: Research Paper

Corporate Social esponsibility Today's society is very much a corporate society where power is centered at many of corporate centers. Corporations are seen more than just tools and methods of…

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Case Study

Children

Ray and Joan Kroc Center of Chicago

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Length: 6 Pages
Type: Case Study

ay and Joan Kroc Community Center of Chicago The ay and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center is more than just an aquatic or fitness center. It's a holistic approach to…

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Essay

Business

Unethical Best Practices Ethics and Morality

Words: 864
Length: 2 Pages
Type: Essay

Unethical 'Best Practices' Corporate Governance Case Study: Enron Enron, the seventh-largest American corporation, collapsed in December 2001 in what most people refer to as the 'New Economy's first major failure'. Following…

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Term Paper

Medicine

Ethics and Medicine

Words: 2188
Length: 5 Pages
Type: Term Paper

Moral Medicine, and a Doctor's Duty to the World The 18th chapter of On Moral Medicine talks about the way medical professionals build their identity as practitioners and how…

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Capstone Project

Economics

Non-Profit Management PALS 4 Paws Case Study

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Length: 8 Pages
Type: Capstone Project

Fundraising for PALS 4 Paws Financing for Non-profit Organization PALS 4 paws is a non-profit organization interested in safeguarding pets in the U.S.A. To protect them from abuse, neglect, abandonment, and…

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