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But even if you've been successful in other sectors, you must adapt your skills to be effective in the world of philanthropy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease Be Good at Philanthropy \u003c\/i\u003eexplains how to do just that. Reedy lays out five truths of philanthropic strategy that will help you shift to a philanthropic mindset. Then she dives into the basic steps of good foundation practice that will truly benefit the people and organizations you serve. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClear examples and reflective questions help new foundation board and staff members understand their organizations' purposes and thoughtfully manage the risks and tradeoffs in their organizations' approaches. Each chapter includes stories of both successes and failures that show philanthropic practice in action and offer industry newcomers insight into what has worked for other foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLike a trusted mentor who helps you through your first months in a new job, Reedy imparts endlessly useful advice to help you get good at doing good. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53649138254097,"sku":"NIN9781633311442","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":53703397769489,"sku":"CIN1633311449G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":53711334932753,"sku":"NGR9781633311442","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":54371199680785,"sku":"CIN1633311449VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781633311442.jpg?v=1782210443"},{"product_id":"please-be-good-at-philanthropy-workbook-book-jen-ford-reedy-9781633311503","title":"The Please Be Good at Philanthropy Workbook","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis companion workbook to\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Be Good at Philanthropy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ehelps foundation board and staff members--and all students of philanthropy--explore grantmaking strategy through stories, discussion questions, practical exercises, and guided application.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn her book \u003ci\u003ePlease Be Good at Philanthropy\u003c\/i\u003e, Bush Foundation President Jen Ford Reedy argues that those working in philanthropy need to commit to doing it well and continuously improving, because their work affects peoples' lives. With this supplemental workbook, she gives readers a structured way to explore and evaluate their own organizations' strategies. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book contains two sections focused on deeper learning and practice. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection One - Going Deeper on Core Concepts \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe first part of the workbook supports the core chapters in \u003ci\u003ePlease Be Good at Philanthropy\u003c\/i\u003e. Designed for individuals or groups, including in classroom settings, these chapters help readers deepen their understanding of core philanthropic concepts. The chapters cover: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the five truths of philanthropic strategy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommitting to competence \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHaving a clear and useful purpose \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUsing an approach that matches your purpose--and managing the trade-offs thoughtfully\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOptimizing risk \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGetting feedback and getting better \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Two - Going Deeper on Good Practice \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart two focuses on the strategic choices involved in practicing good philanthropy. Using historical examples and key operational considerations, Reedy illuminates the trade-offs inherent in any philanthropic approach. She presents twelve strategic choices that foundations must make as spectrums and examines the implications of different choices for good practice. 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