A Helpful Philanthropy Guide
I've always considered philanthropy an activity reserved only for the rich and famous. Laura Arrillaga-Anderson, in Giving 2.0, sees it differently. "A philanthropist", she says, "is anyone who gives anything -- time, money, experience, skills, and networks -- in any amount to create a better world."
In other words, if you use what you have to make a positive difference, then you're a philanthropist, just like Bill and Melinda Gates!
The inclusion of volunteerism in the philanthropy category was a new concept for me -- but I see point. Investing ourselves is the highest level of giving. It is truly rewarding,a nd makes the greatest impact.
Investing our money to transform the world is also a worthwhile endeavor.
Arrilaga-Anderson gives brilliant advice for making strategic charitable investments. She provides practical advice on how to research and select the best transformational bang for your non-profit buck.
I especially appreciate her emphasis on including the whole family in the charitable endeavor. She suggests establishing a special fund for this kind of giving, including the whole family in the donation decision.
This book is packed with helpful hints for the novice donor as well as the seasoned philanthropist. Each chapter concludes with a list of excellent tips -- from enlisting in volunteer service to establishing foundations and donor advised funds.
The book includes a list of several thought provoking questions in the appendix to guide the donor to a more purposeful generosity plan. This list, alone, is worth the price of the book.
I've never come across a better resource to assist people in transformational giving. The accompanying website: Giving2.com also provides tons of philanthropy resources.
(I was honored to be selected by the Giving 2.0 Team to receive a free copy of this book for review on this blog.)
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