10 Books About Philanthropy and Social Good That You Should Be Reading
Inspired by Philanthropy.com's Ultimate Philanthropy Bookshelf, we've decided to compile ten of the best books on philanthropy and social good to inspire or even enhance your understanding of how giving affects the world.
We've divided these books into categories, presented in no particular order:
Technology
Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World
by Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen
There are an infinite number of ways to give. Giving 2.0 provides a resource to help you navigate the different methods of giving, as well as the pros and cons of each.
Leaving Microsoft to Change the World
by John Wood
Leaving Microsoft tells the true story of a man (former Microsoft employee John Wood) who visits a Nepalese village and becomes driven to provide schooling and resources to the community's children. Wood uses a very early version of "crowdsourcing" to fund this endeavor.
A retelling of the book aimed at child readers, Zak the Yak with Books on his Back, was also released.
CauseWired: Plugging In, Getting Involved, Changing the World
by Tom Watson
It's no secret that social media and the "web 2.0" revolution has drastically changed the way philanthropists, activists and non-profits engage support and raise funds. CauseWired tracks these trends and explains how a socially networked cause can improve the reach of your organization's philanthropy.
The Greater Good: How Philanthropy Drives the American Economy
by Claire Gaudiani
In Greater Good, Gaudian provides a historical overview of the way philanthropy has shaped the United States, from Constitution-era prosperity to the New Economy bust.
Money Well Spent: A Strategic Plan for Smart Philanthropy
by Paul Brest and Hal Harvey
Money Well Spent explores the most effective components of a philanthropic strategy, as well as the tools needed (e.g., education, science, direct services, and advocacy) to meet those goals.
Good to Great and the Social Sectors: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great
by James C. Collins
Collins outlines the importance of goals, system outlines and relationships within different social sectors as a follow-up to his previous book, Good To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... And Others Don't.
Give Smart: Philanthropy that Gets Results
by Thomas J. Tierney and Joel L. Fleishman
How do donors achieve the highest possible impact from their giving? Give Smart offers practical guidance on how to execute strategies that drive social change.
Strategic Giving: The Art and Science of Philanthropy
by Peter Frumkin
Frumkin's book not only outlines a comprehensive plan for donors to guide their giving, it explores the logic and science behind contemporary philanthropy.
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School at a Time
by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
Given just how widespread the impact of this book was, it might be in your bookshelf already. Three Cups of Tea is an account of Mortenson's passion project to build a school in rural Kashmir, and all the unexpected difficulties and triumphs along the way.
Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World
by Bill Clinton
Clinton recalls philanthropic experiences of his own and what he admires about various international foundations, both big and small. Anecdotes from several public figures and prominent organizations are included to round out Clinton's narrative.
Have any book suggestions of your own? Leave a comment below or tweet us with hashtag #philanthropybooks!
It's no secret that social media and the "web 2.0" revolution has drastically changed the way philanthropists, activists and non-profits engage support and raise funds. CauseWired tracks these trends and explains how a socially networked cause can improve the reach of your organization's philanthropy.
Economy
The Greater Good: How Philanthropy Drives the American Economy
by Claire Gaudiani
In Greater Good, Gaudian provides a historical overview of the way philanthropy has shaped the United States, from Constitution-era prosperity to the New Economy bust.
Money Well Spent: A Strategic Plan for Smart Philanthropy
by Paul Brest and Hal Harvey
Money Well Spent explores the most effective components of a philanthropic strategy, as well as the tools needed (e.g., education, science, direct services, and advocacy) to meet those goals.
Strategic Philanthropy
Good to Great and the Social Sectors: A Monograph to Accompany Good to Great
by James C. Collins
Collins outlines the importance of goals, system outlines and relationships within different social sectors as a follow-up to his previous book, Good To Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... And Others Don't.
Give Smart: Philanthropy that Gets Results
by Thomas J. Tierney and Joel L. Fleishman
How do donors achieve the highest possible impact from their giving? Give Smart offers practical guidance on how to execute strategies that drive social change.
Strategic Giving: The Art and Science of Philanthropy
by Peter Frumkin
Frumkin's book not only outlines a comprehensive plan for donors to guide their giving, it explores the logic and science behind contemporary philanthropy.
International Giving
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace... One School at a Time
by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
Given just how widespread the impact of this book was, it might be in your bookshelf already. Three Cups of Tea is an account of Mortenson's passion project to build a school in rural Kashmir, and all the unexpected difficulties and triumphs along the way.
Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World
by Bill Clinton
Clinton recalls philanthropic experiences of his own and what he admires about various international foundations, both big and small. Anecdotes from several public figures and prominent organizations are included to round out Clinton's narrative.
Have any book suggestions of your own? Leave a comment below or tweet us with hashtag #philanthropybooks!
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