Resources
Welcome to a collection of essays by Claire Gaudiani, a leading thinker in social innovation, philanthropy, and civic engagement. Explore her profound insights that challenge and expand our understanding of the world
Claire’s Favorite Resources on Generosity
Each of Claire’s books has a list of the sources used in her research. These lists are a good source of ideas for additional reading. Here are some of Claire’s favorites:
Case Study: New London Development Corporation
Prepared for The American Assembly by Peggy Cosgrove
President & Planner
When the head of a small liberal arts college takes on the job of leading a major urban renewal project, sparks fly and an important question is raised: Shouldn’t more college presidents be like Claire Gaudiani?
Philanthropy: Investing in America’s Freedom and Progress
Voluntary contributions advance economic growth by providing a third pot of resources to address problems and create opportunities when government money and corporate investment are not available.
Let’s Put the Word ‘Nonprofit’ Out of Business
The time is right to insist on a term that focuses on the investment, risk taking, and entrepreneurial imagination that have always been so essential to charitable groups.
When Justice Rolls Down
Community Philanthropy in Raleigh, North Carolina
Emma Torres, Hispanic American Philanthropist
Community Philanthropy in rural south Texas
Thinking about the why of giving
Life does not lay itself out on spreadsheets. Although fundraising management tools are critical, they cannot become so central that we forget the most important question: Why give at all?
The Synergies of Service
The demands that internal and external constituencies place on higher education and our moral commitment to educate for the good of others make this an excellent time to expand volunteer service. This article first appeared in the newsletter of Campus Compact.
Of Heart and Mind: The College and the City
The trend toward integrating learning and service is catching on at Connecticut College and on other campuses. This article originally appeared as a President’s Page in the fall 1994 issue of Connecticut College Magazine.
The Problem of the 21st Century
Acceptance Speech Upon Election to the
American Academy of Arts and Sciences, October 2, 1999
Our Ailing Civil Society
A National Commission on American Civil Society should be created to foster discussion and study of American civic virtues. This article originally appeared as an Op-Ed in the April 3, 1996 edition of The Boston Globe.
Moving Downtown
The following article about the Center for Community Action and Public Policy originally appeared in the January 1997 issue of Connecticut College Magazine.