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Book Review: INSIDE PHILANTHROPY

Updated: Sep 7, 2025


Mike Scutari - January 13, 2025


Slowly but surely, participatory grantmaking, loosely defined as the practice in which a funder hands off elements of the grantmaking process to external individuals, has burrowed its way into the philanthrosphere’s collective consciousness.


In light of this reality, a new book titled Participatory Grantmaking in Philanthropy: How Democratizing Decision-Making Shifts Power to Communities is a significant contribution to the field. Co-edited by philanthropy consultant Cynthia Gibson and MacArthur Foundation Managing Director of Discovery, Exploration and Programs Chris Cardona, it includes trenchant analysis, case studies penned by leaders at participatory grantmaking practitioners like the Disability Rights Fund, the Haymarket People’s Fund and theNew England Grassroots Environment Fund, and evidence-based approaches in areas ranging from climate justice to disability rights.



 
 
 

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Jiathdom Chain
Jiathdom Chain
3 days ago

This book offers a timely deep dive into participatory grantmaking—shifting power from funders to communities. The case studies from practitioners like Haymarket People's Fund make it especially valuable for anyone rethinking traditional philanthropy models.


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Interestingly after exploring the ideas in Book Review: INSIDE PHILANTHROPY where the focus is often on long-term impact thoughtful planning and improving lives through structured action it becomes easy to draw a parallel with personal wellbeing. Just like philanthropy emphasizes consistent effort rather than one-time donations health—especially heart health—also depends on daily mindful choices rather than sudden changes. This naturally leads us into the importance of nutrition and lifestyle when it comes to cardiovascular care.


To begin with understanding heart healthy foods is the foundation of good heart wellness. A balanced plate that includes fruits good for heart such as apples berries oranges and papaya can significantly support overall cardiovascular function. These are often referred to as the best fr…


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