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Jean Shafiroff's 'Successful Philanthropy' is a comprehensive guide on the principles and practice of philanthropy. Drawing from her extensive experience, Shafiroff offers readers practical advice on how to engage in effective charitable giving. The book emphasizes the importance of authenticity and respect in philanthropic endeavors and serves as a roadmap for individuals looking to define their philanthropic identity. It covers topics such as selecting charities, building a life around giving, and the benefits of philanthropy. Shafiroff encourages readers to contribute their time, talents, and financial resources to their communities, providing a blueprint for both seasoned philanthropists and those new to the field. This work aims to inspire and equip readers to make meaningful contributions to society.

Charitable giving. --- Voluntarism.

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This book, authored by Peter Frumkin and Georg von Schnurbein, explores strategic philanthropy and its impact. It aims to guide individuals in enhancing the effectiveness of their philanthropic efforts. The authors address the evolving role of philanthropy in society, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased expectations for philanthropic engagement. The book raises critical questions about justice, efficiency, and the influence of wealthy donors on democracy. It offers a framework for strategic giving, emphasizing the importance of personal alignment in philanthropic endeavors. The intended audience includes philanthropists, donors, and those interested in maximizing the societal impact of charitable activities.

Charitable giving. --- Strategic planning. --- Charitable giving --- Strategic planning

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Philanthropy has existed in various forms in all cultures and civilizations throughout history, yet most people know little about it and its distinctive place in our lives. Why does philanthropy exist? Why do people so often turn to philanthropy when we want to make the world a better place? In essence, what is philanthropy? These fundamental questions are tackled in this engaging and original book. Written by one of the founding figures in the field of philanthropic studies, Robert L. Payton, and his former student sociologist Michael P. Moody, Understanding Philanthropy presents a new way

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This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This cutting edge text considers how Asian philanthropists and charitable organizations break with Western philanthropic traditions and examines the key traits and trends that make social investment in Asia unique. Based on 30 case studies of excellent social delivery organizations (SDOs) and social enterprises as well as interviews with ultra-high net-worth individuals throughout Asia, this book examines which characteristics and strategies lead to successful philanthropy and social delivery organizations.  Providing evidence based findings on philanthropy, social investment and social delivery organizations in Asia, this book provides invaluable resources for those wishing to deepen their understanding of the sector and what this means for political and economic development in the region.

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