New Acquisitions - International Philanthropy

This bibliography includes recent works about the philanthropic activities of, and in, other countries. (For materials about U.S. foundation activities abroad, see "Foundations.")

Arkles, Louise (ed.) The Australian directory of philanthropy 2008-2009. 14th ed. Melbourne, Australia: Philanthropy Australia, 2007. 311 p. ISBN 0-9750639-6-0 348 AUS 2007

Provides information on Australian trusts, foundations, and corporations. Entries contain contact details, summary of purpose, fields of interest, target groups, geographic scope, legal limitations, grant exclusions, and application procedures. Incorporates "The Australian Directory of Corporate Community Investment." Indexed.

Comparative highlights of foundation laws: the European Union of 27. Brussels, Belgium: European Foundation Centre, 2007. 24 p. Subject file: 305
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Provides an overview of the laws governing foundations in each of the 27 Member States of the European Union, through comparative charts. Issues addressed include the purpose that a foundation may legally pursue, the need for state approval or registration, the minimum capital required, and many others.

Directory of grant making trusts. 20th ed. London, England: Directory of Social Change, 2007. xxvi, 1046 p. 342 CHA 2007

A directory covering the largest 2,500 British grantmaking trusts. The contents include a list of the top 150 trusts (by total grants) and an explanation of the directory. Part 1 lists the trusts that have either given to a charity working within the area identified or where an entry indicates that the trustees may consider an appropriate application. Part 2 lists the major fields supported by grantmaking trusts under subject headings. Part 3 classifies the trusts by the types of support provided. Part 4 gives an alphabetical list of the grantmaking trusts. Entries include the title of the trust; year established; registration number; contact information; trustees; restrictions; beneficial area; finances; type of grant; type of beneficiary; submission of applications; publications; and notes.

Ebrahim, Alnoor (ed.); Weisband Edward (ed.) Global accountabilities: participation, pluralism, and public ethics. New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 2007. xiii, 352 p. ISBN 0-521-70011-6 301 EBR

Various experts contribute chapters that analyze the different forms of accountability in nongovernmental organizations, corporations, government agencies, and intergovernmental institutions. With bibliographical references and index.

Flannery, Russell. "New money, big agenda." Forbes, vol. 181 (24 March 2008): p. 122, 124, 126. Subject file: 346

Describes philanthropy in China, focusing on the activities of Shi Zhengrong, the chief executive of Suntech Power.

Haley, Peter (ed.) Directory of American grantmakers 2008-2009: American grantmakers that fund charitable organisations and individuals outside the USA. 4th ed. Lingfield, United Kingdom: Chapel & York Limited, 2007. 264 p. 100 DIR

The directory includes foundations that accept proposals from organizations and individuals outside the United States, and also profiles multi-national companies. Indexed by giving interests.

Heinrich, V. Finn. CIVICUS global survey of the state of civil society. Volume 1: country profiles. Bloomfield, CT: Kumarian Press, 2007. xxxi, 454 p. 360 HEI CIV Vol. 1

An assessment of civil society in 44 countries, based on the work of researchers and society experts around the world who collaborated on the Civil Society Index project. Each profile contains a historical overview of civil society in the country, and examines four specific dimensions related to civil society: size and composition; the social, political and economic environment; principles and values; and the measured impact.

Heinrich, V. Finn; Fioramonti, Lorenzo. CIVICUS global survey of the state of civil society. Volume 2: comparative perspectives. Bloomfield, CT: Kumarian Press, 2008. xxxix, 406 p. 360 HEI CIV Vol. 2

Scholars and practitioners analyze information from the Civil Society Index project, examining the project's research approach and challenges. Experts also contribute chapters that explore regional variations and key themes in global civil society.

Martin, Paul. "Unleashing the power of social enterprise." Philanthropist/Le Philanthrope, vol. 21 (March 2008): p. 234-41.

This article is based on a speech given at the Munk Centre for International Studies. In it Martin examines social enterprise as a way to secure the full potential of the nonprofit sector in Canada.

Parachin, Adam. "Charities and the rule against perpetuities." Philanthropist/Le Philanthrope, vol. 21 (March 2008): p. 256-89.

The article seeks to clarify the laws in Canada that pertain to charities. With bibliographical references.

Wilhelm, Ian. "Ireland's growing prosperity sparks increasing philanthropic efforts." Chronicle of Philanthropy, vol. 20 (6 March 2008): p. 13.

Explores the recent growth of philanthropy in Ireland. The nation has experienced rapid economic growth since the late 1990s, and the increasing number of wealthy entrepreneurs have begun donating to charity. The article examines some of the tax rules governing charitable gifts in Ireland, and discusses Irish attitudes regarding philanthropy.

Wilhelm, Ian. "Muslim philanthropists discuss ways to raise profile of Islamic giving." Chronicle of Philanthropy, vol. 20 (3 April 2008): p. 14.

A summary of the discussion held during the first meeting of the World Congress of Muslim Philanthropists, in Istanbul. The organization aims to increase the visibility of giving by Muslims, whose yearly contributions amount to billions of dollars, but whose philanthropic tradition remains largely unknown worldwide. This is often due to the tendency of Muslim households to give directly to the needy rather than to an organization, and also due to the discreet nature of Islamic giving compared with that of other groups.