# Giving Done Right

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/books/giving-done-right/
- Published: 2019-05-21T23:42:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**Effective Philanthropy and Making Every Dollar Count**.

Charitable giving in the U.S. reached a new high in 2017 of more than $400 billion,
with the majority of American households giving to charity. And every giver, from
the tech titan to the everyday middle class citizen, needs to answer the same question:
_How do I channel my giving effectively to make the greatest difference? _It’s the
fundamental question at the heart of philanthropy, whether givers want their donation
to improve schools, prevent disease, or protect basic freedoms, and whether they
are in a position to give $1 million or $1.

_Giving Done Right_, by Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) President Phil Buchanan,
arms donors with what it takes to do more good, more quickly, and to avoid predictable
errors that lead too many astray. This is a crucial manual that will reveal the 
secrets and lessons learned – some painful, some powerful — from some of the biggest
givers. It will bust commonly held myths and demystify an opaque industry – setting
donors up with both the practical “how-tos” and the inspiration that is needed for
success.
_Giving Done Right_ offers the intellectual frameworks, data-driven insights,
tools, and practical examples to allow readers to understand exactly what it takes
to make a difference.

## About Phil Buchanan

**Phil Buchanan** is founding chief executive of the Center for Effective Philanthropy,
a nonprofit that conducts research and advises the largest foundations in the USA,
including Ford, Hewlett, Packard, MacArthur, and Rockefeller. He is also co-founder
of YouthTruth, a national student survey provider.

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## ⏎ Reviews

“[Buchanan] lays out a framework that can help anyone engaged in philanthropy to
be more thoughtful, open-minded, and willing to learn, adapt, and keep trying.”
**
_Philanthropy News Digest_**

“_Giving Done Right_ should be required reading for anyone looking to better understand
how to achieve more effectiveness in their giving. Phil Buchanan’s research, data
and storytelling make clear the challenges with bringing a business mindset to solving
social problems. This book provides a thorough overview of the change in mindset
necessary to attain more satisfaction with your giving.”
**_Pamela Norley, President,
Fidelity Charitable_**

“For any philanthropist-whether you give large amounts or small-your money will 
go much further and your impact will be much deeper if you understand the insights
and advice offered in this book. It is the essential guide to effective giving in
the 21st century, so you can play your part in the great American tradition of giving
back. Don’t donate without it.”
**_Henry Timms, Co-founder of #Giving Tuesday, President
and CEO, 92nd Street Y_**

“Phil Buchanan has dedicated his professional life to the question of what makes
philanthropy most effective. Throughout, he has remained committed to the idea that
nonprofits need a disciplined focus on results, while also keeping clear that nonprofits
differ in significant ways from business. Anyone who seeks to achieve impactful 
philanthropy would do well to learn from his vast experience and deep wisdom.”
**
_Jim Collins, author Good to Great, co-author Built to Last_**