Islands of Success Revisited: Which Role for Philanthropy?

This chapter, from the book "Philanthropy and Education: Strategies for Impact," revisits the concept of "Islands of Success" to explore the specific role of philanthropy. It offers implicit advice for practitioners by illustrating how social impact has been achieved in various educational contexts. The aim is to provide an ostensible framework for guiding future education philanthropy, helping practitioners develop a more advanced understanding of their profession's requirements. Ultimately, it seeks to suggest tools for generating social impact and to offer a different perspective on conceiving the results of education philanthropy.