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Philanthropy: A Leader's Role in Community
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Cugliari, Christine Wetherholt; Earnest, Garee W. – Journal of Leadership Education, 2007
This study of philanthropy donors in Appalachian Ohio was conducted with the purpose of understanding giving within a rural region. The research was initiated with an ultimate goal of increasing endowed assets in communities that are experiencing philanthropic poverty. The data collected from donors utilizing post-positivist qualitative research…
Descriptors: Private Financial Support, Philanthropic Foundations, Donors, Rural Areas
Evaluating Community Leadership Programs.
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Earnest, Garee W. – Journal of Extension, 1996
A survey of 67 participants in a leadership development program (85% response), interviews with 7 program directors, and 6 focus groups of program alumni revealed the following results of participation: more willingness to challenge the status quo and take risks, broader perspective on leadership roles and responsibilities, improved problem…
Descriptors: Community Leaders, Extension Education, Leadership Training, Outcomes of Education
Developing Community Leaders: An Impact Assessment of Ohio's Community Leadership Programs. Ohio State University Extension 1993-1995.
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Earnest, Garee W.; And Others – 1995
A descriptive exploratory study examined what impact community leadership development programs in Ohio had on leadership program participants' leadership skills. Data were gathered using multiple methods: face-to-face interviews, focus group interviews, and pre- and postassessments of leadership practices. The self-report questionnaire used was…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Community Leaders, Educational Benefits, Extension Education