Money Well Spent: A Strategic Guide to Smart Philanthropy

This book, which carries endorsements from Bill Gates, George Soros and several other respected global philanthropic experts, starts from the premise that billions of philanthropic dollars all too often go to waste, failing to achieve stated goals or make true change happen. The reason for this is said to be simple: poor strategy. Drawing on examples from many different foundations, this book presents donors with the framework to design a plan that will ensure meaningful returns. The authors, Paul Brest and Hal Harvey, who help to run the U.S.'s sixth largest foundation, bring a wealth of experience and expertise on what works and what does not. For those who believe that philanthropic money should be administered according to the highest standards of stewardship, this book is money well spent.