There is a shift occurring in the power dynamics of corporate philanthropic giving as institutions look for more effective means to bring about desired outcomes and objectives with their philanthropic initiatives. When thinking about philanthropic initiatives and how best to implement them, the principles of subsidiarity, which hold social and economic issues are best solved by those closest to them, offers a road map for a more effective model of philanthropic giving. 

In this session, we will explore the principles of subsidiarity and how they can be adopted by corporations in their philanthropic giving to create more desirable outcomes and better strengthen nonprofits and the communities they serve.