The expression “philanthrocapitalism” became a trendy label for financially efficient philanthropy. However, for over a century already, foundations have been stating their will to adopt a rational approach to charity and social aid. Also, they are more diverse today than we could have ever imagined.
Sylvain Lefèvre, professor at Université de Québec à Montréal (UQAM), Director of the Centre de recherche sur les innovations sociales(CRISES) and Scientific Director of PhiLab, philanthropy research laboratory, presents his analysis for the Solidarum website.
