Why the wealthy give : the culture of elite philanthropy

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Why the wealthy give : the culture of elite philanthropy

Francie Ostrower

Princeton University Press, c1995

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Bibliography: p. [177]-183

Includes index

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Through a series of personal interviews with nearly 100 donors, this text offers a look at the world of elite philanthropy. It focuses on the New York City area, with its high concentration of affluent donors, to explore both the motivations of individual donors and the significance of philanthropy for the culture and organization of elite groups. In so doing, it offers an account of why the wealthy give that also provides insight into the nature of elite culture, status, identity, and cohesion. Emphasizing the diversity of philanthropy, the book also shows how and why different types of donors support different causes. It further demonstrates how, in the face of considerable change, elite philanthropy has adapted and therefore endured. A discussion explores the ways in which elite donors view the respective roles of government and philanthropy. It shows that elite philanthropy involves far more than writing a check. The wealthy take philanthropy and adapt it into an entire way of life that serves as a vehicle for the social and cultural life of their class. This is reflected in the widespread popularity of educational and cultural causes among donors. At the same time, Ostrower finds divergent patterns of giving that reflect alternative sources of donor identity, such as religion, ethnicity, and gender, and explains why certain kinds of donors are more or less likely to diverge from the prestige hierarchy of their class in their philanthropy.

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