Exploring contemporary entrepreneurial philanthropy

Shaw, E., Gordon, J. , Harvey, C. and Maclean, M. (2013) Exploring contemporary entrepreneurial philanthropy. International Small Business Journal, 31(5), pp. 580-599. (doi: 10.1177/0266242611429164)

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Publisher's URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0266242611429164

Abstract

Research beyond the field of entrepreneurship has long observed the involvement of super-wealthy entrepreneurs in large-scale philanthropic endeavours, while the world’s media has endowed them with celebrity-like status. However, entrepreneurial philanthropy is largely absent from the entrepreneurship research literature. This article addresses this gap both theoretically and empirically. It proposes capital theory as an appropriate theoretical lens through which to view contemporary entrepreneurial philanthropy, and to present fresh evidence relating to successful, wealthy entrepreneurs involved in significant philanthropic ventures. The findings highlight the active deployment of a distinctive blend of different forms of capital as a defining feature of entrepreneurial philanthropy, and contribute to emerging discourses regarding the nature of entrepreneurs, entrepreneurship as a socio-economic process and the sparse empirical analyses on entrepreneurial elites.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Gordon, Professor Jillian
Authors: Shaw, E., Gordon, J., Harvey, C., and Maclean, M.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
Journal Name:International Small Business Journal
Journal Abbr.:ISBJ
Publisher:SAGE Publications
ISSN:0266-2426
ISSN (Online):1741-2870

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