Includes bibliographical references and index.

Beginning at the beginning : public charities on the economic landscape -- Setting the larger stage : a philosophy of philanthropy -- Philanthropy within financial structures : defining overall nonprofit revenue -- Emerging nonprofit revenue parameters : accommodating change in the interests of stability -- Institutions blaze new trails : innovations in philanthropic financial support strategies -- Does the economy matter? : the complexity of economic cycles and nonprofit revenues -- A systems approach to revenue strategy -- Common principles for robust strategy -- Getting down to specifics : strategy for complexity -- Prevent where possible, cure where necessary -- Reprise on Philanthropy : why bother? -- Making a difference in the world by aligning yourself with the poor.