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Future Philanthropy: The Tech, Trends & Talent Defining New Civic Leadership
Winner of multiple awards, including the Next Generation Indie Book Award for social change and National Indie Excellence Award for social and political change. CHALLENGE THE SYSTEMS QUO Philanthropy is stuck. As societal issues constantly evolve, philanthropic systems have been slow to match, leaving our communities' needs sorely unmet. But what would happen if philanthropy became a progressive industry, rather than a sluggish and reactionary one? In Future Philanthropy , Ryan Ginard calls on his years of experience as a civic connector and fundraiser to anticipate incoming philanthropic trends and lay the groundwork for their adoption. Future Philanthropy provides insights into what the new toolbox for courageous social sector leaders will look like over the next decade and beyond. You'll learn how to develop the right team, capitalize on current trends, create change in reimagined institutions, and disrupt our outdated philanthropic systems. Inside, Ginard puts the spotlight on fourteen leaders across various industries who are already finding success implementing the tools outlined in this book, offering up inspiration for your own strategic planning. No matter which side of the giving tree you're on, Future Philanthropy has something for leaders at all levels in government, higher education, nonprofits and NGOs, grassroots activism, philanthropy organizations, and more. The innovative principles outlined in this book will leave you prepared to use philanthropy to its full potential, ready to create the momentum required to adapt to society's ever-changing needs.
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360 pages, Hardcover
Published October 25, 2021
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January 3, 2023
Released in 2021 and written during the Covid pandemic, this is an ambitious book. Ginard is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), with a breadth of personal experiences including as a political insider. He is a serial innovator and social entrepreneur, in the areas of philanthropy and civic engagement.
His assessment of the past, present, and future for non-profits (as well as civic activity) is framed from a United States perspective. The book includes extensive first-hand accounts of Ryan’s work and voluntary contributions, and it also showcases fourteen young leaders in the philanthropy sector (a fascinating cross-section of emerging talent).
There is a strong critique of traditional philanthropy and institutional structures throughout the book: unhealthy power dynamics; lack of innovation; ego-driven control of decisions; lack of support for worthy causes; and lagging achievements from a DEI perspective. This is contrasted with Giving Circles, which are championed for democratising philanthropy, getting new people actively involved, and organically growing from the grassroots level.
This is probably a book for fundraising and philanthropy specialists, plus people who are really passionate about charities and political change. I personally found the text hard to read (while also picking up insightful and enlightening snippets throughout the book). It is much longer than it needs to be, and would benefit from a re-write with an experienced editor.
I really applaud the efforts in this book to drive new thinking, and to push the ball down the field. It adds to thought leadership in the philanthropy space. There is a wide range of future-focused ideas, from applications of existing technologies to radically envisioning a fairer society in the longer-term.
His assessment of the past, present, and future for non-profits (as well as civic activity) is framed from a United States perspective. The book includes extensive first-hand accounts of Ryan’s work and voluntary contributions, and it also showcases fourteen young leaders in the philanthropy sector (a fascinating cross-section of emerging talent).
There is a strong critique of traditional philanthropy and institutional structures throughout the book: unhealthy power dynamics; lack of innovation; ego-driven control of decisions; lack of support for worthy causes; and lagging achievements from a DEI perspective. This is contrasted with Giving Circles, which are championed for democratising philanthropy, getting new people actively involved, and organically growing from the grassroots level.
This is probably a book for fundraising and philanthropy specialists, plus people who are really passionate about charities and political change. I personally found the text hard to read (while also picking up insightful and enlightening snippets throughout the book). It is much longer than it needs to be, and would benefit from a re-write with an experienced editor.
I really applaud the efforts in this book to drive new thinking, and to push the ball down the field. It adds to thought leadership in the philanthropy space. There is a wide range of future-focused ideas, from applications of existing technologies to radically envisioning a fairer society in the longer-term.
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