Review
"Inspired Philanthropy by Tracy Gary and Melissa Kohner lets us in on the secret that giving money for social change is the most rewarding form of investment. Whether you have a few hundred or a few million dollars, this workbook will help you give it effectively. Tracy Gary-a pioneer in countering the sex and race bias in the world of philanthropy-shares a lifetime of expertise." --
Gloria Steinem, Consulting Editor of Ms. magazine, writer, activist"Inspired Philanthropy is a good book-don't miss it. It is a most ingenious mixture of philanthropic philosophy, personal accounts of how some individuals have handled their giving and, most interesting, a rich section of "exercises" that leads you through the gift-making process. This book makes you want to do philanthropy the way it should be done. It is suitable homework for all people touched by philanthropy: givers and takers, big and little. "The field" will owe much to these authors." --
David R. Hunter, The "Father" of Progressive Philanthropy"Reducing militarism and supporting human needs must become major foundations for our values and visions for this world. Inspired Philanthropy: Creating a Giving Plan may just be the tool we need for the revitalization of a responsive democracy. Buy this book-but be sure to sit down with your family and community-and use it to guide your check writing and volunteering." --
Ben Cohen, President and Founder, Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities and Chairman, Ben & Jerry's
About the Author
Tracy Gary has been a donor activist and philanthropist for more than twenty-five years. She has been a founder of more than twelve nonprofits, including Resourceful Women, The Women's Foundation of San Francisco and the International Donor Dialogue Network.
Melissa Kohner has been active organizing young donors and leaders for eight years. She has worked with the political and financial concerns of donors (young and old) nationwide through individual and group consultation and workshops; she has been a speaker at conferences of organizations ranging from the Council on Foundations to the Women's Funding Network. She is a board member of the National Network of Grantmakers and Third Wave Foundation. email: msk4@aol.com
