Philosophy Faculty Publications

Title

The Philanthropic Community as a Gift Economy

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Winter 1994

Publication Source

New Directions in Philanthropic Fundraising

Abstract

The ethics of fundraising derive in a most basic sense from the purposes and ideals of philanthropy. We can think of philanthropy as a "gift economy" in which fundraisers facilitate the movement of gifts among donors and recipients. Through sharing our gifts we create community among all participants.

Inclusive pages

15–26

ISBN/ISSN

1072-172X

Comments

Permission documentation is on file.

Publisher

John Wiley & Sons

Volume

1994

Issue

6

Peer Reviewed

yes

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