For-Profit Philanthropy Elite Power and the Threat of Donor-Advised Funds

Revolutionize Philanthropy with For-Profit Innovations

Elite philanthropy has long been a driving force behind modern society’s essential features. However, the rise of for-profit philanthropic innovations like donor-advised funds poses a significant threat to its future.

Unlocking Strategic Compromise

In For-Profit Philanthropy, Dana Brakman Reiser and Steven A. Dean reveal that philanthropy law has operated as a strategic compromise, uniting ordinary Americans and elites in a shared purpose.

Regulatory Environment and Philanthropic Organizations

The authors provide an in-depth overview of the size and role of the philanthropic sector in the United States, as well as the changes in the regulatory environment that have facilitated new forms of philanthropic organizations.

A Modern Balance for Philanthropy

Private ordering, targeted regulation, or a new strategic bargain could strike a modern balance, preserving the benefits of the Grand Bargain’s partnership between the modest and the mighty.

This book offers a detailed roadmap to achieve this balance, ensuring the continued success of philanthropy in the modern era.