Philanthropy
and Volunteerism- K. Kazarian (author NPB) speech at the United
Nations (September 11, 2001)
Many
donors believe that the cassic model of arms length charity
write a check and leave execution to the nonprofit agency is
flawed. Passive contributions limit participation in how funds
are used, as well as incentive to remain involved and take responsibility
for outcomes. While traditional charity has a role in society,
it is often not the best way to create sustainable change.
This advanced donor philosophy, accompanied by unprecedented wealth
creation and technology-focused advances in productivity and efficiency,
has set the stage for a new breed of philanthropy: a fundamentally
different approach that draws upon contemporary best practices
in both the private and nonprofit sectors to meet society's most
pressing problems.
At its core, New Philanthropy seeks to obtain greater return from
nonprofit organizations, whether social, financial, or both. It
offers a promising way to tap the financial and intellectual resources
of leading minds, in an effort to increase the effectiveness of
social enterprises. Major New Philanthropy efforts can be categorized
into several approaches:
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