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Why the Wealthy Give: The Culture of Elite Philanthropy

By Paul Dekker
A series of candid personal interviews with nearly 100 donors gives an in-depth look at the world of elite philanthropy. Harvard sociologist Francie Ostrower focuses on the New York City area to explore the motivations of single donors and the significance of elite group philanthropy. This book won the 1996 Virginia A. Hodgkinson Research Prize and was co-recipient of the 1996 ARNOVA Award.
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A series of candid personal interviews with nearly 100 donors gives an in-depth look at the world of elite philanthropy. Harvard sociologist Francie Ostrower focuses on the New York City area to explore the motivations of single donors and the significance of elite group philanthropy. This book won the 1996 Virginia A. Hodgkinson Research Prize and was co-recipient of the 1996 ARNOVA Award.

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