Family philanthropy
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There also is a structured form of private generosity distinct from that of individuals, large historical foundations and corporate philanthropy: family philanthropy.
In 2012, when we began this project, this phenomenon, with its ambiguous contours and bordering on the intimate sphere, was still underresearched. Although it already was a well-established sub-category of foundations in the United States, it was just beginning to be noticed in France. It is now better recognized, notably thanks to the emergence of representative bodies such as the association Un esprit de famille.
What are the contours and specificities of family philanthropy ? Who are these families who get involved ? What are their motivations ? How do they organize their action ? What issues do they face ?
Academic publications
Sandford et al. 2016. Frontier Philanthropies, Empower Families for Innovative Philanthropy (ERFIP). Edmond de Rothschild Foundations.
Gautier, A. & Pache, A.-C. 2014. La philanthropie : Une affaire de familles. Ed. Autrement
Gautier, A. & Pache, A.-C. 2014. A Global Family Affair. Standford Social Innovation Review.
Gautier, A. & Pache, A.-C. 2012., La Philanthropie familiale en France, Revue des Deux Mondes
Articles for the public
Additional resources
What role for family philanthropy in France?
Anne-Claire Pache, Professor of the Philanthropy Chair at ESSEC
Talk Philanthropie - April 2nd, 2014, at the Petit Palais