Participatory Grantmaking in Philanthropy: How Democratizing Decision-Making Shifts Power to Communities (Georgetown Studies in Philanthropy, Nonprofits, and Nongovernmental Organizations) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1647125170 ISBN 13: 9781647125172

Publisher: Georgetown University Press, 2024

Synopsis

Institutional foundations are influential, yet it can be difficult to understand how they operate. How do they make decisions? What impact do those decisions have on nonprofits, civil society, and democracy more broadly? One practice that holds promise for demystifying this relationship is participatory grantmaking (PG), in which stakeholders and grantees participate in making decisions about grant dollars that were previously reserved for professional foundation staff. The community-based case studies in Participatory Grantmaking in Philanthropy signal a cultural shift away from the power of elite institutions and their penchant for top-down decision making. This book combines perspectives from academics and practitioners who address how PG relates to other features of contemporary giving, including trust-based philanthropy; giving circles; and crowdfunding; conservative philanthropy; giving traditions in communities of color; and global giving. Using in-depth case studies, quantitative research, and other evidence-based exploration, Participatory Grantmaking in Philanthropy will be a strong resource for philanthropy practitioners not only at the community level, but also at large institutional foundations as well as mega donors looking to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in their decision-making practices.

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About the Author

Cynthia Gibson is a consultant and adviser for leading US and international nonprofit and philanthropic organizations.

Chris Cardona programmed the philanthropy portfolio and served on the BUILD team at the Ford Foundation from 2015 to 2023.

Jasmine McGinnis Johnson is an associate professor of public policy and public administration in the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration at George Washington University.

David Suárez is an associate professor at the Evans School of Public Policy & Governance, University of Washington.

Edition details

• Publisher: Georgetown University Press
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1647125170
• ISBN 13: 9781647125172
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368
• Editor: Cynthia M Gibson Chris Cardona Jasmine McGinnis Johnson And David Suárez