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This provocative book, written by a Zambian-born, Harvard-trained economist, has attracted much attention for its claim that ‘aid to poor countries does not work’.
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Australian philosopher and Princeton’s touring professor Peter Singer returns to a pet topic in this book – no, not man’s treatment of animals, for which he found notoriety follow
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This report, authored by David Bonbright of Keystone Accountability, David Campbell of Binghamton University (USA), and Linda Nguyen of the Alliance for Children and Families USA, argues that human
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Despite the extensive literature on family foundations and corporate philanthropy, little is known about the philanthropy of family businesses, which straddles these categories.
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See glossary entry for Third sector.
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Total return refers to the overall benefit of an investment. It includes both income and capital growth.
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The collective name for charities, voluntary, non-government and campaigning organisations. Also known as the voluntary and community sector (VCS).
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The word philanthropy is originally Greek and means ‘love of mankind’.
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A method of grant-making whereby an investment is made in a charity or other organisation with the express purpose of attracting funds or other support from additional sources.
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A gift of money or property by Will.

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