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Book Review: INSIDE PHILANTHROPY
- Karla Nicholson
- Sep 6, 2025
- 1 min read
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.
After reading a book that discusses leadership social impact and long-term thinking it becomes clear that many of the same principles apply to the modern business world as well. Interestingly organizations today are no longer focused only on immediate financial gains. They are paying more attention to sustainable development innovation and creating systems that can support growth for years to come.
This naturally connects to the growing importance of business planning and organizational improvement. Many companies are investing in business transformation and strategic advisory services to adapt to changing market conditions. Instead of waiting for problems to appear businesses are becoming more proactive and preparing themselves for future challenges.
Another factor to consider is the role of technology. Businesses are…
After reading Book Review: INSIDE PHILANTHROPY one interesting takeaway is how long-term planning and thoughtful decision-making can create sustainable results in any field. Although the discussion may begin with philanthropy and social impact the same mindset can also be applied to many practical areas of everyday life.
Interestingly this connects to how people are now approaching housing and construction projects. Instead of making rushed decisions individuals are carefully evaluating their present requirements while also planning for future expansion. Whether someone is building a home creating visitor accommodation or investing in tourism-related infrastructure proper planning has become more important than ever.
Another factor to consider is the growing interest in modern building technologies that can reduce construction timelines while maintaining functionality.…
This deep dive into participatory grantmaking’s community power shift makes me glad platforms like kablora spotlight underdiscussed equitable philanthropy frameworks.
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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