Common ground: The intersection between corporate philanthropy and arts organizations in Philadelphia

This thesis explores attitudes surrounding corporate philanthropy in Philadelphia, both from the standpoint of corporate entities and from nonprofit arts organizations. The findings within this study demonstrate distinct, disparate perspectives on the corporate giving process, particularly as they relate to the attitudes held by people within corporations and people within the arts. This thesis begins to lay a foundation for giving approaches that best utilize the precepts of corporate social responsibility and explores ways to leverage higher corporate giving potential for arts organizations, focusing on mission-aligned giving, long-term outcomes, community orientation, and individual relationships.M.S., Arts Administration -- Drexel University, 201