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David Horton Smith examines in depth the distinctive nature and characteristics of a previously under-studied area which includes such groups as Alcoholics Anonymous, community environmental action committees and church Bible study groups.
Many scholars and citizens alike have counted on civic groups to create broad ties that bind society. Some hope that faith-based civic groups will spread their reach as government retreats. Yet few studies ask how, if at all, civic groups reach out to their wider community. Can …
"Private foundations have been the dynamo of social change since their invention at the beginning of the last century. Yet the civic sector is in danger of losing its capacity to do good work. The internal workings of most foundations remain cloaked in secrecy, leaving them subs…
Explains the history of foundations and focuses on some of the most successful foundation initiatives and on how some foundations have failed in their mission.