%0 Journal Article
%T From Philanthropy to Partnerships <br/>¡ªTesting a Theoretical Framework of Entrepreneurial Philanthropy Alignment
%A Jos Rath
%A Theo Schuyt
%J Journal of Service Science and Management
%P 425-442
%@ 1940-9907
%D 2015
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/jssm.2015.83044
%X Entrepreneurial philanthropy gives the impression of being a paradox because personal gains and societal benefits are generally seen as opposing forces, which particularly will become clear when philanthropreneurs emerge in the non-profit sector. It is suggested this charitable giving with venture bent might affect an alignment of both worlds. What will happen: a culture clash or a smooth transition? On what issues a partnership is easy to reach, and what are causes for concern? To answer these questions, a literature study has been carried out to construct a preliminary ¡°theoretical framework of entrepreneurial philanthropy alignment¡±. In this paper a framework has been tested among seven Dutch senior executives of non-profit organisations and five philanthropreneurs. A series of semi-structured interviews were held to explore the variables that could determine the degree of their alignment. These variables were grouped in three domains: 1) Leadership, the linking path; 2) Strategy, the guiding path; and 3) Culture, the driving path. The outcome gave insights to modify and upgrade the theoretical framework, and provided support to study alignment maturity more extensively in a subsequent survey.
%K Entrepreneurial Philanthropy
%K Non-Profit Organisation
%K Philanthropreneur
%K Alignment
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=57547