Both, CSR and corporate philanthropy are expressions of the interferences between the company and its societal environment. However, the question of the relationship between CSR and corporate philanthropy remains unclear. We apply alignment theory to shed light on the interdependencies of CSR...

The following report sums up the main findings of a study on corporate foundations. The research focus is put on different governance systems and their consequences for the independent status of the foundations' management as well as the foundations' ability to increase social impact. In the...

This article examines the state of comparative research of Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs). Reviewing 110 articles published in philanthropic and third sector journals in the last 10 years, this article surveys the essential aspects of the research design and content of comparative studies. It...

Financing non-profit organizations (NPOs) differs from financing business companies. Based on a literature review this article highlights that many aspects of nonprofit development are defined at the stage of the organizations' foundation. Thus, we apply the path dependence theory as a basis for...

The ability of foundations to build social capital has been considered insufficiently. Using a case study design describing a successful project with a network structure, this study presents abilities and characteristics of foundations that allow them to develop networks, norms, and trust, the...

Summary The ability of foundations to build social capital has been considered insufficiently. Using a case study design describing a successful project with a network structure, this study presents abilities and characteristics of foundations that allow them to develop networks, norms, and...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to add to a better understanding of relationship of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and corporate philanthropy. The authors argue that corporate philanthropy is exclusive to CSR because of their different characteristics. Design/methodology/approach...