{"product_id":"delusional-altruism-isbn-9781119606062","title":"Delusional Altruism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow you give matters. Discover philanthropic strategies for creating transformational change.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you regularly donate to charity, run a small family foundation, or are responsible for millions of dollars in grants, you are a philanthropist. \u003ci\u003eDelusional Altruism: Why Philanthropists Fail To Achieve Change and What They Can Do To Transform Giving \u003c\/i\u003elooks at how you can create transformational change. It reminds us that how we give is as important as the amount we give. The author describes common practices that hinder transformational change and explains how to avoid them, ensuring that your gifts help create the impact you seek.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDelusional Altruism\u003c\/i\u003e—a set of all-too-common errors in philanthropic strategy—can derail a program of giving and result in a loss of efficiency and effectiveness. This book asks philanthropists and charitable organizations to consider whether they have fallen under the spell of \u003ci\u003eDelusional Altruism\u003c\/i\u003e. Are you cutting out impactful giving in order to save money or avoid uncertainty? Is your philanthropic approach unnecessarily restricted by traditional thinking? This book will help you answer these questions and determine how you can achieve better outcomes through the process of Transformational Giving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAsk questions that spur learning and fuel innovation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBelieve that investment in yourself and your operation is important\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncrease the speed of your actions to increase the impact of your giving\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGive in ways that create lasting, sustainable change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow strategies to make your philanthropy unstoppable\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlthough enhanced opportunities for philanthropic giving are on the horizon, changes to philanthropic practice are needed to prevent this philanthropy boom from becoming under-leveraged. Implementing updated approaches now can lead to positive change for the future. Read \u003ci\u003eDelusional Altruism\u003c\/i\u003e to learn how you can transform reality with strategic giving.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I Delusional Altruism 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1 You Save Money on All the Wrong Things 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2 You are Fearful 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3 You Respond Too Slowly 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4 You Have Too Many Steps 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5 You are Too Overwhelmed to Take Your Next Step 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6 You are Fooled by Your Own Efforts 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7 You Ask the Wrong Questions 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II Transformational Giving 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8 You Start with the Right Questions 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9 You See and Act Abundantly 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10 You are Fast 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11 You Transform Lives 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12 You are Unstoppable 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13 You Found Your North Star 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14 You Do What It Takes 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Get Moving: Transform Your Giving and Change the World! 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 235\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 237\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKRIS PUTNAM-WALKERLY, MSW\u003c\/b\u003e, is a trusted advisor to the world's leading philanthropists. For over 20 years, ultra-high- net-worth donors, foundations, Fortune 500 companies, celebrity activists, and wealth advisors have sought and benefited from her advice to transform their giving and catapult their impact. Her clients include the J.M. Smucker Company, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Charles and Helen Schwab Foundation, Walton Family Foundation, National Center for Family Philanthropy, and the Cleveland Foundation. Kris was named one of America's Top 25 Philanthropy Speakers. Learn more at \u003cb\u003eputnam-consulting.com\u003c\/b\u003e.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow you give matters. Transform your giving and change the world!\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe world is full of philanthropists. They include billionaire donors, leaders of foundations and corporate giving programs, celebrity activists, wealthy families, donor-advised fund holders, professional athletes, and everyday people who donate time, money, experience and skills to help create a better world.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the U.S., more than ninety percent of high-net- worth individuals donate to charity. Over the next 25 years, nearly 45 million U.S. households will transfer over \u003csup\u003e$\u003c\/sup\u003e68 trillion in assets to heirs and the charities that are important to them.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow will philanthropists use this money for social good? Clearly, there is no lack of desire to effect positive social change driven by philanthropy. Yet why do so many philanthropists fall victim to bureaucracy, underperformance, and lack of innovation? What can be done to transform philanthropic practices that will leverage the coming \"philanthropy boom\" and achieve lasting change?  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eDelusional Altruism\u003c\/i\u003e, author and global philanthropy expert Kris Putnam-Walkerly provides you with real-world advice and practical guidance for avoiding hidden pitfalls in giving and becoming more effective at delivering social change. Divided into two parts, the book first explains the seven most common ways we can experience \"Delusional Altruism,\" the deceptive and illogical thoughts that unnecessarily hinder our impact and disrupt our giving. Regardless of how many delusional thoughts we suffer from—such as saving money on the wrong things, responding too slowly, having too many steps, and asking the wrong questions—it's never too late to banish these thoughts from our minds and eliminate their negative effects. The second part of the book examines the top seven strategies for \"Transformational Giving\" and explains how to use them to remove any of the delusions of altruism that negatively impact giving. By applying these strategies in your philanthropy, you will see a significant improvement in the impact of your charitable gifts and your ability to create positive change in people's lives.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow you give is just as important as how much you give and which causes you support. \u003ci\u003eDelusional Altruism: Why Philanthropists Fail To Achieve Change and What They Can Do To Transform Giving\u003c\/i\u003e is here to help you make your giving as powerful as it can possibly be.\t   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR\u003c\/b\u003e Delusional Altruism \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"We all want to change the world, but sometimes our thinking gets in our way. For philanthropists, clouded thinking can hold you back from helping society in big and important ways. In \u003ci\u003eDelusional Altruism\u003c\/i\u003e, Kris Putnam-Walkerly shows you how to sidestep faulty thinking, so your resources create the greatest impact possible. I highly recommend this book!\" \u003cb\u003eDANIEL H. PINK\u003c\/b\u003e, New York Times bestselling author of WHEN and DRIVE  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"All philanthropists can support transformational change—but not without some support of their own! \u003ci\u003eDelusional Altruism\u003c\/i\u003e is a great guidebook to help avoid unnecessary pitfalls on the path to achieve impact. Through her years of experience working with foundations and donors and her passion for making the world a better place, Kris Putnam-Walkerly provides a candid and credible look at why 'how' we give is just as important as 'what' we give.\" \u003cb\u003eKATHLEEN P. ENRIGHT\u003c\/b\u003e, President and CEO, Council on Foundations  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kris Putnam-Walkerly offers insightful observations and useful tools for philanthropists. \u003ci\u003eDelusional Altruism\u003c\/i\u003e is definitely worth reading for those who want to make their giving more impactful!\" \u003cb\u003eYANNI PENG\u003c\/b\u003e, CEO, Narada Foundation and Chair, China Social Enterprise and Impact Investment Forum  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I once thought giving away money was easy. I learned the hard way I was wrong. \u003ci\u003eDelusional Altruism\u003c\/i\u003e identifies the ways we often fool ourselves and offers practical advice to transform our giving and increase our impact. Whether you are an experienced philanthropist or just getting started, this should be on your reading list.\" \u003cb\u003eHENRY L. BERMAN\u003c\/b\u003e, CEO, Exponent Philanthropy  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Kris Putnam-Walkerly brings her visionary gift of change-making philanthropy forward in this book. Not only does she identify many common mistaken notions of giving, but she also shares seven strong strategies that lead to better impact.\" \u003cb\u003eTAMARA FYNAN\u003c\/b\u003e, Executive Director, Community Engagement and Philanthropy, The J.M. Smucker Company  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A thought provoking and insightful look at smart giving. Kris scrutinizes the pitfalls that hinder traditional philanthropy, making a compelling case for a more strategic form of 21st century giving.  This is essential reading for anyone who wants to really make an impact.\" \u003cb\u003eEMMA TURNER\u003c\/b\u003e, Director of Barclays Private Bank Philanthropy Service\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989036024037,"sku":"NP9781119606062","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119606062.jpg?v=1761782531","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/delusional-altruism-isbn-9781119606062","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}