Understanding Our Philanthropic Commons

''Understanding Our Philanthropic Commons' offers a systematic, timely, and much-needed exploration of philanthropy as a set of community-based institutions and practices.  Building on the commons research of Elinor Ostrom, the editors have produced a book that should inspire scholars, guide policymakers, and bring out the best in practitioners.' Michael J. Madison, University of Pittsburgh School of Law

''Understanding Our Philanthropic Commons' offers a systematic, timely, and much-needed exploration of philanthropy as a set of community-based institutions and practices.  Building on the commons research of Elinor Ostrom, the editors have produced a book that should inspire scholars, guide policymakers, and bring out the best in practitioners.' Michael J. Madison, University of Pittsburgh School of Law

'To study the philanthropic commons is to study humanity's shared gifts. The many disciplines of the many authors contributing to 'Understanding the Philanthropic Commons' illustrate how apt the principles of the Ostrom Workshop are in exploring the give, take and share economy in the charitable sector. A necessary and timely inquiry about communal and contested philanthropic resources.' Cindy M. Lott, Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

Brent Never is Associate Professor of Nonprofit Management at the University of Missouri, Kansas City and Director of the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership. He and his team collaborate with hundreds of nonprofit organizations throughout the region. Brenda K. Bushouse is Professor of Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her research expands our understanding of nonprofit organizations, public policy processes, and contributions to the public good. Her work can be found in Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly and Policy Studies Journal, among others. Robert K. Christensen is George W. Romney Professor of Public and Nonprofit Administration at Brigham Young University. He is an expert in public and nonprofit management and his work has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Wall Street Journal. He specializes in public service motivation, volunteerism and workplace philanthropy. He co-edits the Cambridge University Press Elements series in Public and Nonprofit Administration.