Part I: Philanthropy and motivations to give
1. Philanthropy at the crossroads of its diverse philosophical origins
2. Moral responsibility: a theory based on power and expectations
3. Can we ignore the plight of distant strangers in need?
4. Jon Elster on the warm glow: altruism, self-image and the instrumental value of giving
5. Critiquing the critics: a theoretical exploration of philanthropy criticism
6. Comparison of statistical methodologies for philanthropic studies
7. The neuroscience of philanthropic behavior
8. Affective philanthropy Part II: Philanthropy, Business and Entrepreneurship
9. The “philanthropic” duties of the board of directors in the new paradigm of responsible capitalism
10. CSR
4.0 - toward a constitutionalization of powers: a legal and economic perspective
11. The “neutrality” of the purpose of Swiss companies: a prodromal element for a stakeholders’ primacy conception
12. From social enterprises to sustainable enterprises
13. The role of family offices and family philanthropy in building legacies
14. Tax incentives for corporate philanthropy: addressing conflicts of interest ? Swiss legal insights
15. Overcoming tax barriers to philanthropy and social entrepreneurship Part III: Philanthropy and finance for the common good
16. Regulation of impact investing by foundations: the Swiss and US perspectives
17. Impact investing: the need for impact performance measurement
18. Social impact bonds (SIBs): an innovative financing tool for social change
19. Facing the climate crisis: the environmental transition of the philanthropic sector in Europe
20. Good practices in water management and protection: a code of conduct for corporations
21. Trajectories and provenances as challenges to philanthropy: when new roles and relationships emerge in museums
22. Role of philanthropic foundations and associations for the arts and culture
23. Philanthropy and international law Part IV: Governance and Philanthropy
24. Philanthropy and institutional trust
25. Trust-based philanthropy: new buzzword or paradigm shift?
26. Best practices for good foundation governance
27. The restructuring and further developing of foundations
28. Essay on board compensation of Swiss tax-exempt foundations
29. Diversity and the law in not-for-profit organizations
30. Data protection, governance, and philanthropy
31. Power and equity in philanthropy
32. Philanthropy and democracy: an inquiry into the varieties of philanthropic models