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This how-to book examines the modern role of philanthropy, moving from merely "giving away money" to becoming "active participants in the business of solving social and environmental problems." The authors examine six practices donors can undertake to change the world, an admirable goal, but much of their message gets lost in muddy jargon: "it is useful to think of collaboration as a spectrum of activity that ranges from loose coordination and informal information sharing to intense, focused collective impact campaigns" (see Figure 5.1). The message itself, and the book's organization, however, are right on the money. Each chapter concludes with a summary of key principles covered and includes reminders of important points. Some of their real-life examples are especially illustrative, such as the story about a San Diego foundation that asked residents what they hoped for in their community and used funds to create an environment tailored to those desires and needs. Also fascinating is their look at "adaptive leaders" who learn to influence beyond their control, take on a higher profile, and engage with media, a type of leadership the authors endorse but warn is "not for the timid...power hungry." (Mar.) ("Publishers Weekly", April 11, 2011)
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How donors change the world through the six catalytic practices of high–impact philanthropy
Do More Than Give provides a blueprint for individuals, philanthropists, and foundation leaders to increase their impact. Based on Forces for Good, this groundbreaking book demonstrates how the six practices of high–impact nonprofits apply to donors aiming to advance social causes. Rather than focus on the mechanics of effective grantmaking, reporting, or evaluation, this book instead proposes that donors can become proactive catalysts for change by rising to meet the challenges of our increasingly interdependent world. Key principles include: going beyond check writing/traditional volunteering; advocating for change; leveraging business; forging peer networks; empowering individuals; leading adaptively; and developing learning organizations.
- Contains robust case studies depicting every type of philanthropy (corporate, community, operating, specialized, and large private and family foundations)
- Includes easy to use "Key Takeaways" tailored for donors at the "beginner" and "experienced" levels of catalytic philanthropy
- Authors are internationally–acclaimed philanthropic, nonprofit, and corporate social responsibility strategy experts who frequently speak and train on high–impact philanthropy
In good economic times or bad, this book provides guidance for givers to increase the impact of their charitable resources and go beyond check–writing to help solve problems and change the world.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Worth reading.
14 April 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I found this book to be informative and easy to read. As someone who is new to Foundations and philanthropy, it is a great help.
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Identifying Insights
12 April 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
There are some excellent points and theories on philanthropy in the book, but about halfway through it now, I am finding it extremely wordy and repetitive. Pulling out the nuggets of great insight shouldn't be such a challenge! Sometimes there are sections that are so repetitive, that I have a deja vu moment. All in all though, if more people followed the book's guidance, philanthropy could have significantly greater impact.
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful
If you read this why don't you read "U.N. a Cosa Nostra"
22 May 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
The United Nations is a household name, find out what this name holds... This book is on the good side of life, there is a darker side too. U.N. a Cosa Nostra (Volume 1)
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