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New handbook for 21st century giving
10 December 2008
A Guide to Giving 3rd edition, the updated and essential handbook for 21st century giving, is launched today.
Published by Philanthropy UK with the continued support of private bank Coutts & Co, A Guide to Giving is a valuable and up-to-date resource for both philanthropists and their advisors that sets the benchmark for inspirational, practical and objective guidance.
This updated Guide reflects the evolved and sophisticated approach donors now take in their giving. New topics include charity impact evaluation, community development finance, donor advised funds and sustainable finance; all written by experts in the field.
A new section on family business and philanthropy explores the growing trend in corporate philanthropy as an expression of the ethos of family-owned businesses.
Its ‘Framework for effective giving’ provides a step-by-step process for creating a charitable giving strategy that will reflect donors’ unique interests and objectives, while a comprehensive resource introduces donors to the growing range of charitable services and products to help UK donors give more effectively.
Mark Evans, Head of Family Business & Philanthropy, Coutts & Co, said: “The third edition of A Guide to Giving couldn't be more timely given the current turmoil in financial markets. Philanthropy UK are to be congratulated for showing just how easy and fun it can be to give time, money, encouragement and expertise to make the world a better place. It's all about balancing heart and mind.”
Profiles of both new and experienced philanthropists, including Sir Ian Wood, Stanley Fink and John Wates, engage readers in the journey of giving.
Susan Mackenzie, Director of Philanthropy UK, said: “We are delighted to work with Coutts & Co in the updating of A Guide to Giving. It truly is the giving resource for the 21st century and we hope that the additional topics and giving framework will help and inspire all donors on their philanthropic journey.”
The Guide is available free of charge online and as a downloadable document from www.philanthropyuk.org. Hard copies will be available for a small fee.
www.philanthropyuk.org/AGuidetoGiving
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Notes to Editors
Philanthropy UK is the leading resource for free and impartial advice to aspiring philanthropists who want to give effectively. We also publish the Philanthropy UK Newsletter and companion Bulletin, read in over 60 countries around the globe. An initiative of the Association of Charitable Foundations, Philanthropy UK was founded in 2001 and is supported by a range of charitable foundations with funding from the Cabinet Office.
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