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Philanthropy can begin at home

Emily Silverman (Library Development and Communication, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, USA)

The Bottom Line

ISSN: 0888-045X

Article publication date: 30 October 2009

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to inspire thinking about the nature of philanthropy.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper discusses views of giving motivation and behavior.

Findings

This paper proposes that perceptions of fundraising can be examined to better understand what may motivate prospective donors.

Originality/value

The value of this paper is in its presenting concepts about philanthropy and libraries.

Keywords

Citation

Silverman, E. (2009), "Philanthropy can begin at home", The Bottom Line, Vol. 22 No. 3, pp. 93-94. https://doi.org/10.1108/08880450910999677

Publisher

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2009, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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