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Tackling societal challenges as opportunities: a case study of a Swiss foundation's value-creating function

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2024
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Strauß, N., & Mpadanes, M. (2024). Tackling societal challenges as opportunities: a case study of a Swiss foundation’s value-creating function. Journal of Communication Management, 28, 328–344. https://doi.org/10.1108/jcom-02-2023-0029

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Purpose: In today's risk society, foundations are essential for sustaining democracies. However, the proof of a value-creating function of foundations is rarely assessed. Therefore, this study uses sensemaking theory and the communication value framework to explore to what extent a foundation achieved its overall mission in tackling societal challenges as opportunities. Design/methodology/approach: This study employs a case study approach of a Swiss foundation. Through 20 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders, insights abou

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28

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2

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328

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344

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Case study, Strategic communication, Evaluation, Nonprofit sector, Value creation, Sensemaking

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English

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2024-06-03

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2024-03-14

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1363-254X

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Green

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Strauß, N., & Mpadanes, M. (2024). Tackling societal challenges as opportunities: a case study of a Swiss foundation’s value-creating function. Journal of Communication Management, 28, 328–344. https://doi.org/10.1108/jcom-02-2023-0029

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