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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Feb
Pages: 23
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When Venture Philanthropy Rocks the Ivory Tower
Boverini, Luisa
International Journal of Educational Advancement, v6 n2 p84-106 Feb 2006
This essay explores the implication of venture philanthropy for higher education fund raising. The author provides a detailed description of venture philanthropy, including the social context driving its development. Then, the benefits brought to higher education by this style of philanthropy are explored. Finally, a single example of venture philanthropy is described in detail. The paper then outlines the issues for institutions seeking support from this new generation of funders.
Descriptors: Fund Raising, Social Environment, Private Financial Support, Investment, Free Enterprise System, Institutional Advancement, Educational Finance, Economics, Donors, Higher Education, Philanthropic Foundations, Program Descriptions
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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