Diaspora Philanthropy and Equitable Development in China and India. Edited by Peter F. Geithner, Paula D. Johnson, and Lincoln C. Chen. Cambridge and London …

This piece argues that conventional strategic philanthropy tools often fall short in addressing the complexities of social change. It suggests that funders and grantees struggle to achieve ambitious goals due to a rigid, predictive strategy model. To make greater progress, the article advocates for a shift towards a more nuanced, emergent strategy that aligns with the unpredictable, multifaceted nature of social progress, moving beyond linear causation models and rigid multi-year agendas.