Publication Type: Roundtable
Abstract: This session is designed to acquaint participants with a rationale and current model for promoting altruistic behavior in children. The model is based in an extensive review of research on altruistic behavior and theories concerning the development of altruism. Findings from a qualitative case study will also be presented along with implications for teacher training and practical applications.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: This paper examines the funding patterns of U.S. foundations with an emphasis on funding to Latin America and the Caribbean for the natural environment from 1990 to 1995. I ask: what types of organizations receive grants? what types of projects are funded? Content analysis of grant descriptions from the Foundation Center are used to address the questions. The conclusions are mixed. Foundations are somewhat altruistic and somewhat imperialistic. Questions for future research are outlined.

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Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: The program that P.A. Sorokin labeled “Creative Altruism” is discussed as a key to achieving a better possible world of human relations. The discussion includes an overview of the idea of altruism in sociology, an examination of the considerable resistance to the idea of altruistic conduct, and commentary on the lack of a specific set of techniques to implement Sorokin’s program.

Publication Type: Poster
Abstract: Evidence from resent studies suggest that teacher altruism may contribute to both achievement and social skills development of students. Historical context, research results and future implications will be discussed.

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript
Abstract: Despite a wide array of adherents and supporters, there is remarkably little social science literature about social entrepreneurship, an approach to solving social ills that has gained widespread currency in the nonprofit sector over the past decade. This paper begins to answer a fundamental question about the approach: what organizational forms and practices does social entrepreneurship produce in the nonprofit sector? In this paper, the author studies the development of a nonprofit organization applying an extreme form of the approach: social venture entrepreneurship. The author conducted a two and a half year organizational ethnography throughout the formative years of Procyon NY, a nonprofit technology assistance provider in New York City founded by local venture capitalists and members of the nonprofit sector. Social venture entrepreneurship requires organizations to create structures and practices to reconcile the altruism associated with the nonprofit sector and the pragmatism of the business sector.