A theory of impact philanthropy

Attitudes and Donation Behavior When Reading Positive and Negative Charity Appeals

“…There are also theoretical accounts for why positive appeals should be more efficient (e.g., impact philanthropy theory; Duncan, 2004). Positive appeals could provide readers with a glimpse of the potential positive consequences of helping.…”

Andreoni–McGuire algorithm and the limits of warm-glow giving

“…Thus, a significant crowding-out need not be inconsistent with a strong warm-glow motive for donors. 14 Another interpretation of Proposition 4 is that the theory should account for informational asymmetries. For one, donors may be uncertain about the size of government aid and thus unable to tailor their donations to the grant.…”

The Kalamazoo Promise: A study of philanthropy's increasing role in the American economy and education

“…Duncan ' s previously noted concept of ' impact philanthropy, ' a new alternative to economic theories, helps to account for explanations of why donors such as those to the Promise did not provide operating support. An impact philanthropist, as opposed to a public-goods or private-consumption philanthropist, perceives a greater impact by targeting a specifi c part of the production process that can be measured ( Duncan, 2004 ). The way the Promise is structured, others ' contributions -such as volunteers and governmental funding -can be monitored and evaluated, allowing for comprehensive study of the program ' s economic impact.…”