Creating Change Through Family Philanthropy: The Next Generation

by Alison Goldberg, Karen Pittelman, Resource Generation

Creating Change Through Family Philanthropy explains how privilege works in our society, and how young people can use it to better society. Based on the authors’ experiences with Resource Generation, a national nonprofit working with wealthy young progressives, the book makes the case for addressing urgent social and economic needs financially. It frames controversial topics from power dynamics to grants payout in an accessible way, offering next-generation readers the tools they need to transform their funds. Drawing on over 40 interviews, this is an essential guide for both young philanthropists and anyone working with wealthy families interested in ethical giving.

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 26, 2007

Reviews

[Richard]

Many families are looking for ways to engage the "next generation" in philanthropy. But for next generation members, getting involved raises complicated questions. How can they bring their values to the table? How can they move more resources to social justice? Creating Change Through Family Philanthropy gives young people the tools they need to not just participate but help transform the field itself. Complete with personal stories and exercises, this guide is also an essential reference for anyone who works with families with wealth, from financial managers to philanthropic advisers to non-profit fundraisers.

Creating Change Through Family Philanthropy is distributed in partnership with the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy.