Books of Distinction

Many acts of charitable giving fail in their stated goals and some are actually harmful. In Taking Philanthropy Seriously, the authors explain why this state of affairs exists. They outline solutions, ranging from those that equip philanthropists to do good work to those that build a domain of philanthropic knowledge, ethical codes, and best practices. Attention is also given to considering recipients' needs, frustrations, and hopes for support. Philanthropic leaders disclose instances of both good and compromised work, show how ethical concerns are secondary to "success" in philanthropy, and reveal strategies to promote effective and ethical conduct.

Book of Distinction: 2007
Publication Date: November 2006
ISBN: 9780253218605 (0253218608), $27.95, Paperback
Illustrations: no
Publisher: Indiana University Press

Author Info

William Damon is Professor of Education at Stanford University, Director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence, and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace.

Susan Verducci is Senior Research Associate at the Center on Adolescence at Stanford University and coordinator of the GoodWork Project.

Editorial Reviews



	Taking Philanthropy Seriously Beyond Noble Intentions to REsponsible Giving Damon, Bill and Verducci, Susan List Price: $27.95 Available at the Publisher's website Book Information / Details Author Info Editorial Reviews Press Release Many acts of charitable giving fail in their stated goals and some are actually harmful. In Taking Philanthropy Seriously, the authors explain why this state of affairs exists. They outline solutions, ranging from those that equip philanthropists to do good work to those that build a domain of philanthropic knowledge, ethical codes, and best practices. Attention is also given to considering recipients' needs, frustrations, and hopes for support. Philanthropic leaders disclose instances of both good and compromised work, show how ethical concerns are secondary to "success" in philanthropy, and reveal strategies to promote effective and ethical conduct. Book of Distinction: 2007 Publication Date: November 2006 ISBN: 9780253218605 (0253218608), $27.95, Paperback Illustrations: no Publisher: Indiana University Press Author Info William Damon is Professor of Education at Stanford University, Director of the Stanford Center on Adolescence, and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace. Susan Verducci is Senior Research Associate at the Center on Adolescence at Stanford University and coordinator of the GoodWork Project. Editorial Reviews no reviews for this title Press Release no press releases for this title
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