Justice
Justice in philanthropy as problem spaces: reflections from research and practice
By Lesley Alborough (Bayes Business School, City St George’s, University of London) and Tobias Jung (School of Business, University of St Andrews).
Abstract:
Drawing on a scoping review and practice reflections, this article reframes justice in philanthropy as a set of four problem spaces that need addressing: just and sustainable systems change, equitable resource distribution, inclusivity and empowerment, and contextual sensitivity. We show how ambitions collide with portfolio realities, allocation rules, retained authority, and context-blind metrics, and encourage a tripartite focus on maintaining, relinquishing, and aligning to facilitate reflections and engagement with the area.