Which novelties do donation- and reward-based crowdfunding bring to philanthropy? Scholars interested in crowdfunding contributed to developing empirical explanations on which features impact online giving. However, the focus on theory building is limited. We developed a theoretical framework by categorizing the empirical findings reported in 198 studies, which resulted in four crowdfunding features impacting giving:…

This thesis was written with the aim of mapping out the functioning of the Cultuurfonds donor circles. While previous studies focus on the patronage relationships between donors and artists, this research focuses on collective patronage and the mediating role of the Cultuurfonds. The results of this research show that the Cultuurfonds fulfils various mediating roles, including…