The Positioning and Dimensions of Community Charity in the New Era
Communities form the bedrock of national governance.In the new era,community development faces fresh historical missions and demands,requiring the construction of"active communities"to effectively tackle development challenges.Philanthropy is a key driving force behind the creation of these"active communities."Advancing a model of community philanthropy with Chinese characteristics has become an urgent and critical task for the development of the philanthropic sector.This involves merging the traditional principles of Chinese charity with the modem attributes of contemporary philanthropy.From three perspectives—political public life,relational public life,and interest-based public life—efforts should focus on strengthening the governance systems of urban and rural communities,supporting grassroots government,and enhancing the mobilisation capabilities of the Party and government at the community level.By actively addressing internal community needs and challenges,communities can foster greater internal and external collaboration.This approach also helps to identify and protect common interests within new communities,encouraging closer ties among members,promoting organic solidarity,and continually improving the quality of community life and civility.