# Give Smart: Philanthropy that Gets Results

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2013/04/07/give-smart-philanthropy-that-gets-results/
- Published: 2013-04-07T21:43:10+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

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In the first half of the twenty-first century, giving to family
and community foundations alone will be ten times in today’s dollars what it was
throughout the entire twentieth century. Yet despite tremendous innovation in the
social sector, philanthropy’s natural state is under-performance. Not since Andrew
Carnegie wroteThe Gospel of Wealthhas a book been written that provides practical
guidance for donors to get the most impact from their giving.

 

 

 

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Almost a decade ago, Thomas J. Tierney left Bain & Company to co-found The Bridgespan
Group, a nonprofit focused on helping donors and nonprofit leaders to develop and
execute strategies to accelerate social change. InGive Smart, Tierney pools his 
hands-on knowledge with philanthropy expert Joel L. Fleishman to create a much-needed
primer for philanthropists and the nonprofit organisations they support. Drawing
from personal experiences, testimonials, and Bridgespan’s case studies, including
those of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. 
MacArthur Foundation, Give Smart picks up where Jim Collins’ Good to Great and the
Social Sectors left off and presents the first in-depth, expert guide for engaged
donors and nonprofit leaders.

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