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Gold Medal Winner; Philanthropy, Charities, and Nonprofits; 2012 Axiom Business Book Awards

Giving 2.0 is the ultimate resource for anyone navigating the seemingly infinite ways one can give. The future of philanthropy is far more than just writing a check, and Giving 2.0 shows how individuals of every age and income level can harness the power of technology, collaboration, innovation, advocacy, and social entrepreneurship to take their giving to the next level and beyond.

Major gifts may dominate headlines, but the majority of giving still comes from individual households―ordinary people with extraordinary generosity. Even in 2009, at a time of deep recession, individual giving averaged almost $2,000 per household and drove 82% of the $300 billion donated that same year. Based on her vast experience as a philanthropist, academic, volunteer, and social innovator, Arrillaga-Andreessen shares the most effective techniques she herself pilots and studies and a vast portfolio of lessons learned during her lifetime of giving. Featuring dozens of stories on innovative and powerful methods of how individuals give time, money, and expertise―whether volunteering and fundraising, leveraging technology and social media, starting a giving circle, fund, foundation, or advocacy group, or aspiring to create greater social impact―Giving 2.0 shows readers how they can renew, improve, and expand their giving and reach their fullest potential.

A practical, entertaining, and inspiring call to action, Giving 2.0 is an indispensable tool for anyone passionate about creating change in our world.

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Author Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
How do you define "giving"?
Philanthropy means giving anything—time, money, experience, skills, or networks—in any amount to create a better world. The word comes from the Greek philanthropus—"love of humankind"—which actually makes no mention of money. Anyone with generosity of mind and spirit can take action and be a philanthropist.

What is Giving 2.0?
Giving 2.0 introduces everyone to new ways of thinking about giving. Rather than passively reacting and writing checks, it means embracing a state of constant learning, improvement, and innovation. Too often, we fail to support our giving with planning or research into the issues, organizations, or strategies that have the greatest impact. This means we unintentionally waste resources and miss learning opportunities, ultimately at the expense of those we’re trying to help.

With today's problems that demand increasingly complex solutions and philanthropic resources that are tightly stretched, we need to do more with less. We need to harness our minds as well as our hearts to innovate, learn, pool resources, collaborate, and rigorously measure our philanthropic actions. Only then will we bring about significant change in our world.

Who is this book for?
Giving 2.0 is for everyone—regardless of age, income, profession, religion, or background— who wants to help transform our world. As a resource, it will educate and inspire those who want to start giving. And for those already giving—whether they are donating a few hundred dollars a year or a few hundred thousand, or volunteering time or expertise—this book will help anyone take his or her giving from reactive to proactive and momentarily gratifying to consistently meaningful.

How did you start your own giving journey?
My giving journey has been guided by the actions, service, and values of my parents. My late mother, Frances Arrillaga, and my father, John Arrillaga Sr., are my philanthropic heroes—they inspired me to devote my life to philanthropy.

After losing my mother to cancer, I looked for an organization that would educate and empower me to be an effective philanthropist. I longed for a community of givers with whom to share ideas and compare stories. When I could not find one, I created SV2 (Silicon Valley Social Venture Fund), a giving circle that brings together philanthropists to learn how to give more effectively. It pools funds while helping members develop knowledge about issues, collaborate on grantmaking, and use their expertise and networks to help innovative early-stage nonprofits to expand.

I have also taught "Strategic Philanthropy" at Stanford Graduate School of Business since 2000 and founded Stanford PACS (Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society). I’ve worked to help philanthropists navigate the complexities of giving by designing organizations, networks, and resources to educate and inspire anyone who wants to give more effectively. Giving 2.0 is an important part of those efforts, all of which stem from the same powerful message—you don’t need to donate huge dollars to make a huge impact.

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"Giving 2.0 is a real gift to anybody committed to using his or her life, resources, and energies to make the world a better place. I've been involved in philanthropy, nonprofit organizations, and fundraising for over 20 years, and this is without a doubt the most comprehensive and accessible guide to smart philanthropy that I have ever encountered. It's both an inspiring call for a culture of giving and an excellent, indeed essential, manual of practical steps people can take to maximize their positive impact on the world."
Edward Norton, actor and cofounder, Crowdrise

"Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen is a brilliant storyteller who has the rare gift of animating both the heart and mind of philanthropy. A compelling read, Giving 2.0 draws richly on the credibility of her personal journey as well as her broad academic expertise. It is brimming with persuasive evidence and practical resources for all types of philanthropists, from those just beginning to those with significant experience looking to more effectively evaluate their progress and enhance their efforts. Giving 2.0 is a must-read for anyone eager to change the world."
Judith Rodin, president , Rockefeller Foundation

"Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen shows us the power of new thinking around philanthropy and inspires readers to make a difference. Giving 2.0 is an important book―one that will empower a new generation of philanthropists and make the world a better place."
Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO, salesforce.com, and author, Behind the Cloud

"Giving 2.0 redefines philanthropy, revealing through compelling stories that charity is not just about donating money. This powerful book will inspire you to use your time, expertise, and voice to have an enduring impact. Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen shows us that everybody can help to change the world."
Sheryl Sandberg, COO, Facebook

"A highly engaging book, written by a national leader in philanthropy, Giving 2.0 is a must-have resource for present and future donors at any level. Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen beautifully captures the most important principles for giving with your hands, your heart, and your head. Her compelling personal stories, as well as inspiring examples of effective donors of all ages and incomes, provide practical and inspirational insights, ideas, and innovations that underlie the art of giving well."
John Hennessy, president, Stanford University

"Giving 2.0 empowers everyone―from volunteers to donors to advocates―to get the most out of their giving and themselves."
Melinda Gates, cochair and trustee, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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  • ISBN 13 9781118119402
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