Don't Just Give It Away: How to Make the Most of Your Charitable Giving - Softcover

Rafferty, Renata J.

 
9781886284326: Don't Just Give It Away: How to Make the Most of Your Charitable Giving

Synopsis

Describes how to effectively donate to charities in order to increase the economic impact, improve the quality of life in our communities, and find personal satisfaction in giving

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About the Author

Renata J. Rafferty is a nationally-recognized authority on philanthropy and charitable sector issues, as well as a respected business columnist and sought-after speaker. For over two decades, she has advised individuals, families, and foundations on defining and maintaining a clear focus in their philanthropic activities. Her firm also provides comprehensive consulting, training and facilitation services for nonprofit and public agencies in the U.S. and abroad.

From the Back Cover

Learn all the elements of giving money to charity wisely and sanely in this valuable new guide.

From the Foreword by Paul Newman: " I wish this book had been written years earlier-I could have used it..." -- Paul Newman

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT DON'T JUST GIVE IT AWAY: Every once in a while a book comes along that unsettles the status quo in an entire facet of society...This is that book. -- Stephen B. Nill, J.D., Editor, American Philanthropy Review

...very special... -- Robert Wagner and Jill St. John Wagner

...Fascinating...I couldn't put it down! -- Doris Buffett Bryant, Founder & President, The Sunshine Foundation

...Invaluable... -- Kent Williams, Senior Vice President, U.S. Trust, N.A.

...Iconoclastic...--Peter B. Manzo, J.D., Executive Director, The Center for Nonprofit Management of So. Cal.

...Thoroughly engaging! -- Ruth Goodan Applegarth, The Applegarth Trust

...Brilliantly clear... -- Carlos Martinez, Executive Director, La Alianza Hispana

...Thought-provoking... -- Lu Molberg, The Webster Institute

...Practical and savvy... -- William Massey, President, National Charities Information Bureau

...Beautifully presented... -- Virginia Esposito, President, National Center for Family Philanthropy

...Simple, direct, useful and applicable... -- Jo Ann Resch McGrath, Chair, Highland Street Connection, a Family Foundation

...A book to be used! -- Maurice Hodgen, Executive Director, The Community Foundation of Riverside County

...The one book (to) keep on hand... -- Judy Vossler, President, The V!VA Foundation

...The book her audiences have been asking for... -- Patricia Gribow, Founder & Principal, Proscenium International Speakers Bureau

... I applaud Mrs. Rafferty! -- Monty Hall, Life Chairman, International Variety Children's Charities

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