Emerging Models of Giving: Innovation, Hybridization, and Participatory Practices in Global Philanthropy
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-philintrantrninnov-04
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Philanthropy is increasingly defined by innovation and hybridity. This article examines the rise of new models of giving that integrate market principles, participatory decision-making, and diverse regional traditions. Venture philanthropy and impact investing extend financial logic into non-profit work, while strategic, catalytic, and systemic approaches pursue large-scale policy and institutional change. Collaborative models—such as giving circles and pooled funds—seek to democratize philanthropy by promoting inclusivity and shared power. At the same time, hybrid models linking philanthropy and social entrepreneurship challenge the traditional boundaries between profit and purpose. The discussion highlights the global diversity of emerging practices, from Islamic finance to community-based giving in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Together, these models expand the reach of philanthropy but raise critical questions about accountability, legitimacy, and the risks of subordinating justice to efficiency.
Key Topics
- Venture philanthropy and impact investing
- Strategic, catalytic, and systemic philanthropy
- Collaborative and participatory giving models
- Hybridization of philanthropy and entrepreneurship
- Regional and cultural innovation in giving
- Legitimacy and accountability in new models
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Emerging Models of Giving: Innovation, Hybridization, and Participatory Practices in Global Philanthropy. NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-philintrantrninnov-04
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