why is competitive philanthropy a big deal?

Formal paper

The aspect of giving

“Beyond the size of their giving, Richistanis are also changing the way they give. They’re no longer content just to hand a check to charity and assume it will be spent wisely. Like Berber they want a say in where their money goes, and they want results”

Page 45 “when he got too Palm Beach, Fireman sought to rebuild his image, using charity as the main tool”

Page 70 “ Granted, many Richistanis view charity as a cheap way to burnish their image. Others simply want to buy their way into society, and some give because they're discovering that they can't possibly

spend their fortunes in their lifetime and don't want to leave a legacy of spoiled children.”

Thesis:

Competitive philanthropy

I would say it’s the best of both worlds for Richistanis. The fear of not being recognized for your effort vs being satisfied to how they’re recognized for their effort. The subject matter of competitive giving is the driving force to how much Richistanis give/contribute. This also affects the attitude of knowing where and what your contribution is being used for.

Outline

· What is the driving force to contributing by the richistanis/ why are the richistanis moved to contribute to charities?

· The main means of contributing/giving back to the society.

· Charity

· philanthropy

· Why is there competitive giving?

· What is competitive giving

· What is philanthropical hierarchy?

· Why is competitive giving the driving force

· Builds image

· Why does their image matter to them?

· Opens more opportunities

· Makes life more feasible

· Beneficial to generations passed down.

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1. the first paragraph of your paper due on Sunday;

This essay will be a blend of both Robert Frank’s view on the new world of America’s wealth and Blanche’s view of middle class varying across race. My focus will be on competitive philanthropy. I’d start off by exploring middle class values and ethics vary across the black community and the whites. Secondly, I’d focus more on the aspect of giving and the determining factor to how much is being given. I’d like to find out if competitive giving varies across race. I’d conclude with my honest take on the aspect of giving and why.

according to Frank, to be able to contribute, you have to be classified as “rich” and to be classified as “rich”, your net worth should be able to secure you in the sense that your secure amount should be twice the amount of your current net worth.

the driving force to giving as a Richistan is being able to mold your image to the public. secure yourself after you have given. the aspect of giving to richistanis may seem to be