By Christina Eggenberger When I tell people that I am studying philanthropy, I usually get similar reactions. The most common reaction is people assume I am pursuing a career in fundraising, followed closely by the assumption that I study big-name philanthropists. While both of those areas of study are needed in this world, I want… Read more »
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What is the ‘public good’?
In philanthropy (and in general) “the public good” is an interesting concept. Defining the public good is difficult; who’s the public we’re defining? What’s good for those individuals; more government services? Less tax dollars so that individuals can decide what to do with their own money? Does the public good encompass what’s happening in… Read more »