The author introduces the issues that will be addressed in the book Corporate Philanthropy: Philosophy, Management, Trends, Future, Background. The author concludes: American business continues to be concerned about how its resources of money, people, and technology can be used most effectively to meet the urgent public needs of today. Support for nonprofit agencies must come from government, individual donors, and business. This publication should help business leaders and the public understand the role of corporations in the philanthropic field. It should become a standard text in the national debate on the responsibilities of government, business, the nonprofit sector, and individuals,.... (p. 6)