Advancing research in philanthropy and education / edited by Noah D. Drezner (Professor of Higher Education, Teachers College, Columbia University, USA and Visiting Professor, Institute for Law and Philanthropy, Buchman Faculty of Law, Tel Aviv University, Israel).

Format:

Book

Contributor:

D. Drezner, Noah, editor.

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Endowment of research.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2025.

Summary:

"This interdisciplinary book brings together leading scholars to explore how cultural practices and traditions shape philanthropic efforts in education across diverse regions. Offering a comprehensive overview of the field, it identifies key theoretical developments, emerging research topics, and innovative methodologies that are transforming education philanthropy. Expert contributors analyze the role of philanthropy and organized funding in education, drawing on case studies from across Asia and the Americas. They delve into the impact of donor social identities on fostering inclusive and equitable philanthropy. The book examines historical trends in foundation giving and education reform, emphasizing the challenges of aligning donor priorities with social and educational equity in the increasingly complex landscape of education philanthropy. Drawing on both qualitative and quantitative approaches, contributors offer novel insights into donor motivation and societal impact, including perspectives from cognitive neuroscience. These findings illuminate critical pathways for advancing research in philanthropy and education. Advancing Research in Philanthropy and Education is an essential resource for students and scholars in politics and public policy, research methods, and education. Policy advisors, educational administrators, and philanthropy professionals will also benefit from its actionable insights and global perspective on education philanthropy"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: 1. Understanding the crucial role of philanthropy in education: An Introduction / Noah D. Drezner

2. Researching individual giving to education in the us / Genevieve G. Shaker and Pat Danahey Janin

3. LGBTQ+ donors as a philanthropic constituency / Elizabeth J. Dale and Nicole J. Plastino

4. Foundation giving in education: Understanding the impact, changes, and strategies of philanthropy / Nabih Haddad

5. Local philanthropy in public education: The rise of school support organizations / Cadence Willse

6. Rigid control and embedded innovation: Philanthropy in Chinese higher education / Xianping Liang

7. Philanthropy in Japanese higher education / Fukui Fumitake

8. Philanthropic giving: A developmental neuroscience perspective155 matthew s. Kersting and jason m. Cowell

9. Research methods in education philanthropy / Gwendolyn H. Freed, David J. Weerts and Alberto F. Cabrera

10. The power of data to advance practice and theory: Leveraging administrative and survey data for fundraising in higher education research / Noah D. Drezner

11. Reimagining alumni engagement: Using administrative data for inclusive philanthropy / Chase D. McNamee

12. Endowments examined: Harnessing historical research on philanthropy and education / John R. Thelin and Jennifer Wesley Siebenthaler.

Notes:

Description based on print record.

ISBN:

9781789904109 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.