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This chapter examines the close relationships between philanthropy and innovation. A case study of philanthropy improving eyesight in Africa is provided. The crucial impact of philanthropy on science and universities is discussed. A case study of how philanthropy fundamentally changed Queensland University is provided. The intimate relationship between philanthropy and the arts is explored. A case study is provided of the impact of philanthropy on a major arts institution. The connections between philanthropy and social and humanitarian innovation is described.
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Dodgson, M., Gann, D. (2020). Philanthropy and Innovation. In: Philanthropy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-38017-5_3
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