Inspired Philanthropy: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Giving Plan and Leaving a Legacy

by Tracy Gary

This newest edition of the classic book shows how anyone can align and integrate values, passions, and dreams for their communities and families into their plans. Inspired Philanthropy explains how to make a difference by creating giving and legacy plans, tells what questions to ask nonprofits, and spells out how to help partner with advisors and nonprofit leaders for inspired outcomes. In addition to overall updates to statistics, the new edition includes a discussion of the implications of the Buffett gift to the Gates Foundation; new legacy planning tools; expanded resources on youth, giving circles, and communities of color; key questions for advisors and donors; and worksheets and resources available on the enclosed CD.

Genres: Nonfiction

336 pages, Paperback

First published November 16, 2007

Reviews

[Melinda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another book that I read while researching my own book on charitable giving. Easy to read, lots of work pages to help the reader develop a giving plan. Sadly, I found too many references to overnight high-tech successes with money to donate and "family foundations". Missing simple advice to the middle class on philanthropic estate planning. I hope to fill that void.

[Dara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Comprehensive book for donors. Some content is a little dated because it’s 10 years old, but worksheets are helpful and the core concepts are solid.

[Barry Bridges · Rating 3 out of 5]

More of a textbook and resource. Well worth the time as a guidebook on the journey to become a benevolent person.