{"product_id":"the-art-of-giving-isbn-9780470501467","title":"The Art of Giving","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn honest assessment for how to determine your individual relationship with charitable giving in today's world\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom world-renowned philanthropists Charles Bronfman and Jeffrey Solomon of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies comes a comprehensive guide on how to be a canny, street-smart, effective philanthropist, regardless of your income level. It is also a perfect companion for nonprofit program and development executives who would like to introduce donors to their work and their organizations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDespite their critical importance to philanthropy, donors have few resources for solid information about making their gifts-deciding what type of gift to give, how to structure it, the tax implications, what level of follow-up and transparency they should ask for and expect, and countless other complexities. This book fills that vacuum and helps you gain a special understanding of philanthropy as a business undertaking as well as a deeply personal, reflective process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrawing on decades of experience, the authors offer a fresh, enlivening approach to the nonprofit enterprise that, too often, is undervalued and thought of as the province of the burnt-out and the overwhelmed. Along with its many candid insights and memorable anecdotes, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Giving\u003c\/i\u003e also offers instruction on how to create a business plan for giving that works for you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFOREWORD vii\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eby James Wolfensohn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINTRODUCTION: Who We Are 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE The Donor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 Getting Started 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 The Joy of Giving 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 The New Philanthropy 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Donors Come in All Types 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 The Soul of the New Philanthropist 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Accelerants 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Finding Your Niche 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO The Partners\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Do I Do It—or Do I Buy It? 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9 Working with a Nonprofit 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10 Running the Show 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11 The Family 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12 The Face in the Mirror 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13 Philanthropy in Hard Times 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART THREE The Gift\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14 A Glossary of Gifts 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15 The Pudding Is in the Proof 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16 A Little Financial Advice 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17 On Innovations 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18 Twenty Questions—Investing in Changing the World 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEPILOGUE: Why We Are Here 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART FOUR Resources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRESOURCE A: Index of Nonprofit Resources 223\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRESOURCE B: Further Sources of Information 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eACKNOWLEDGMENTS 261\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABOUT THE AUTHORS 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eINDEX 267\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHARLES BRONFMAN\u003c\/b\u003e, of the Seagram's corporate family, is the founder of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies. He was cochairman of Seagram's, the founding owner of the Montreal Expos, and former chairman of Koor Industries Ltd., as well as chairman of the Montreal Jewish Federation and the first chairman of the United Jewish Communities. Among his many philanthropic duties, Bronfman sits on the boards of Mount Sinai Medical Center and Brandeis University. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJEFFREY SOLOMON\u003c\/b\u003e is president of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies. He has taught the subject of philanthropy at New York University and has served on numerous nonprofit boards, including the Council on Foundations, where he chaired the Committee on Ethics and Practice. Solomon has been chief operating officer of the United Jewish Appeal Federation in New York, and he is a founding trustee of the World Faiths Development Dialogue.    \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eA unique guide to finding purpose, meaning, and results in the complex world of charitable giving\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIN THIS DEFINITIVE GUIDE\u003c\/b\u003e, world-renowned philanthropist Charles Bronfman and lifelong expert and nonprofit leader Jeffrey Solomon show donors and potential donors how to become street-smart, effective philanthropists. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite their critical importance to philanthropy, donors have few resources for solid information—deciding what type of gift to give, how to structure it, the tax implications, what level of follow-up and transparency they should expect, among many other complexities. With candid, clear advice, this book fills that vacuum and helps anyone gain a special understanding of philanthropy as a business undertaking as well as a soulful process. It also shows nonprofits how to open a dialogue with the donors they serve to make smart, meaningful choices with their funds to create change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComprised of three key sections—The Donor, The Partners, and The Gift—\u003ci\u003eThe Art of Giving\u003c\/i\u003e offers reflective questions, logistical answers, and endless resources to create a business plan for giving that works for you, regardless of income level. By exploring the differences between charity and philanthropy, the complexities of nonprofits, and the tools for making a thoughtful donation—as well as your own passions, concerns, and timeline—you will be better informed, able to confidently articulate your own interests, passions, and giving needs, and know the right questions to ask. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a potential donor, active donor, or a nonprofit professional working with donors, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Giving\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how the act of giving benefits not only the recipient but also oneself.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47990161572069,"sku":"NP9780470501467","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470501467.jpg?v=1761786739","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-art-of-giving-isbn-9780470501467","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}