In defence of philanthropy
In her strongly argued new book, author Beth Breeze takes on three main critiques of the urge to give and offers her own prescription for how philanthropy can be improved.
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Charity Law and Accumulation explores the question of when assets should be deployed
Author Ian Murray tackles the issues related to accumulation comprehensively and astutely, offering legal and policy reforms that would allow intergenerational justice to play a more central role in decisions on how and when philanthropic assets are used.
Two post-pandemic books propose a new model of grantmaking
Two new books look at grantmaking practice and urge innovation in the post-COVID world of philanthropy. Both provide a window into the thinking and activism of a new generation of grantmakers and investors.
Neglected No More offers a prescription for improving the lives of aging Canadians
Journalist André Picard’s sweeping critique of long-term care homes is essential reading for anyone concerned about the state of elder care in Canada.
Better Business: How the B Corp Movement Is Remaking Capitalism
Christopher Marquis’s book Better Business delves into the complexities and nuances of alternative business models, including “benefit corporations” and “values-based” companies, and argues that they are the way of the future.
On Board: The Insider’s Guide to Surviving Life in the Boardroom
John Tusa, the author of On Board, has a breadth and depth of arts board experience on both sides of the Atlantic that would be hard to match. What he gleaned from these experiences fills the pages of this detailed, honest, mostly modest, wise, and fascinating book.
Book review: Collecting Courage: Joy, Pain, Freedom, Love
Featuring 14 personal stories that expose the dark side of the charitable sector, Collecting Courage spotlights the painful experiences of Black fundraisers working in the sector in Canada and the US. It's also like sitting in a master class with some of the continent’s most successful fundraisers.
Book Review: Philanthropy: From Aristotle to Zuckerberg
Philanthropy: From Aristotle to Zuckerberg, by Paul Vallely. Bloomsbury Publishing, London; 2020; 756 pp. ISBN HB 978-1-4729-2012-6 If you have been looking for a comprehensive
