Date of Award

Spring 2021

Document Type

Restricted Thesis

Terms of Use

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Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Department

Educational Studies Department, Sociology & Anthropology Department

First Advisor

Shani Evans

Second Advisor

Lisa Smulyan

Abstract

This research paper answers the questions; What are board members’ motivations for donating to Oliver Scholars? What do board members hope to achieve through their involvement with Oliver Scholars? How do they understand their role as board members in relation to Oliver Scholars? How does race impact board members’ motivation to donate? Through 30 minute semistructured interviews with Oliver Scholars board members and analyzing literature on board member motivations and trends in White, Black, and Latinx philanthropy, I found that to varying degrees, my participants were motivated to join and continue to serve on the Oliver board due to: Professional Background/Professional Knowledge to Contribute, Reduction of Justice, A Self-Serving Mindset, Thinking of the Next Generation and the Future of Scholars, and Identity (Gender, Socioeconomic Status, and Race). These motivations expand on existing frameworks that do not often account for the race or gender of board members. Future research should use board members’ race and gender as points of analysis and examine the role of educational nonprofit organizations in the broader landscape of education.

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