Narrative inquiry : understanding philanthropy : a journey to articulate individual purpose and a philosophy of education

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dc.contributor.authorDavies, John Llewelynen_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-13T20:15:51Z
dc.date.available2024-08-13T20:15:51Z
dc.date.copyright1997en_US
dc.date.issued1997
dc.degree.departmentDepartment of Communication and Social Foundations
dc.degree.departmentDepartment of Curriculum and Instruction
dc.degree.levelMaster of Arts M.A.en
dc.description.abstractThis thesis articulates a journey to find individual purpose, a search to understand a personal philosophy of education and describes the role of the fundraiser for an independent boarding school. The information contained in this thesis was gathered over a six-year period ( 1991-1996), from confidential conversations with donors and potential donors to Shawnigan Lake School, from my research into philanthropy and from my reflection on education whilst seeking to articulate a personal philosophy of education. It is demonstrated through research and practice, that far from being a necessary chore, the process of fundraising can become an engine for personal and organizational rebirth and growth. This thesis is a narrative study. It is grounded in the stories of my endeavor to create an understanding of philanthropy with the staff, the students and the potential donors to Shawnigan Lake School. It describes the fundraising cycle that ultimately leads to longĀ­ term philanthropy. Further, it recounts the importance of inclusionary strategic planning, the role of bold dreams and the optimistic belief in the potential of youth.
dc.format.extent85 pages
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1828/17609
dc.rightsAvailable to the World Wide Weben_US
dc.titleNarrative inquiry : understanding philanthropy : a journey to articulate individual purpose and a philosophy of educationen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US

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