# Philanthropy advising explored in new book

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2023/02/03/philanthropy-advising-explored-in-new-book/
- Published: 2023-02-03T10:46:28+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**With philanthropy advising emerging as a profession, Dr Beth Breeze, Director 
of the University of Kent’s Centre for Philanthropy, and philanthropy advisor Emma
Beeston have released a new book asking ‘who are the people who advise philanthropists?’**

[Advising Philanthropists](https://www.dsc.org.uk/publication/advising-philanthropists-principles-and-practice/)
explores what the role of the philanthropy advisor entails, the practicalities involved
and the wide range of skills and knowledge needed to start and excel at working 
with donors.

It includes interviews with 40 philanthropy advisors from around the globe offering
accounts of the profession, and explores ‘who are these people?’, ‘what do they 
do?’ and ‘what impact does it have?’.

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Published by Directory of Social Change, the book highlights the work of philanthropy
advisors within the wider sector, aiming to helps readers better understand this
developing profession, and provides guidance for philanthropy advisors for new and
established philanthropy professional.

The contents include:

• The emergence of philanthropy advising as a profession

• Key concepts you need to know in this job

• Qualities and skills required of a philanthropy advisor

• Practical considerations when working with donors

• The challenges and broader context of giving philanthropy advice

• First-hand accounts from 40 advisors that shed light on developing practice

More on the book, and the authors, can be [read here](https://fundraising.co.uk/books/advising-philanthropists-principles-and-practice/).