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Development and Improvement of Celebrity Foundations in China

Yaxuan LiUniversity of Washington*

* Corresponding author: [email protected]

Abstract

As a form of contemporary philanthropic organizations, celebrity foundations have emerged as a new entity in the field of social charity. Supported by the personal identity and influence of celebrities, the development of celebrity foundations is significantly influenced by their fame and impact. Compared to traditional foundations, celebrity foundations possess broader influence and quicker fundraising capabilities. However, Chinese celebrity foundations also encounter challenges during operation, such as excessive reliance on celebrity effects, insufficient management capabilities, lack of transparency, and insufficient specialization. In response to these challenges, celebrity foundations should improve in the following aspects: firstly, celebrity foundations should moderately separate from celebrities and establish their own brand and credibility. Secondly, internal governance structures need further enhancement, with increased supervision and standardization of fund utilization and project management, as well as collaboration with professional teams to provide more specialized support for celebrity foundations. Lastly, talent recruitment and cultivation should be emphasized to establish a specialized team belonging to the foundation’s brand, thus enhancing the foundation’s management level and operational efficiency.

Keywords: celebrity; foundation; specialization; independence
Published: July 19, 2024
DOI: 10.54254/2753-7064/44/20240020
Volume: CHR Vol.44
pp. 184-192
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