According to Thomas J. Davis, who edited the "Religion in Philanthropic Organizations: Family, Friend, Foe?" book, there is a link between charitable activity and philanthropy on the part of religious organizations.
How does a religious philanthropic organization "navigate the demands of governmental regulations when that organization is the recipient of federal dollars?" Davis asked within the book's chapters.
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William D. Eggers and Paul Macmillan of Dowser write about the social entrepreneurs slowly and steadily dirsupting the world of philanthropy. According to Forbes, philanthropy disruptors are those that believe “no one company is so vital that it can’t be replaced and no single business model too perfect to upend.”