Almost a decade ago, Thomas J. Tierney left Bain & Company to co-found The Bridgespan Group, a nonprofit focused on helping donors and nonprofit leaders to develop and execute strategies to accelerate social change. In Give Smart, Tierney pools his hands-on knowledge with philanthropy expert Joel L. Fleishman to create a much-needed primer for philanthropists and the nonprofit organizations they support. Drawing from personal experiences, testimonials, and Bridgespan's case studies, including those of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, Give Smart picks up where Jim Collins' Good to Great and the Social Sectors left off and presents the first in-depth, expert guide for engaged donors and nonprofit leaders.
Jim Collins
"Give Smart is a great gift to the world.By asking questions-the right questions-Tierney and Fleishman guide, advise, challenge, and, as with all great teachers, push us to find our own best answers.If you want your philanthropy to be useful-changing lives, solving intractable problems, making society work better-then engage deeply with this book!"
Pierre Omidyar
"As Pam and I continue to learn through our own giving, the challenges in creating positive social impact are many and complex.Give Smart provides thoughtful guidance on how to build an effective and personal approach to philanthropy, illustrated through real-world examples, proven methodologies, and insightful commentary. We highly recommend Give Smartto anyone who wants to make a difference, whether in their local community or around the world."
PhilanthropyRoundtable.org, March 31, 2011
"A superb guide for donors who want to be as smart in their giving as they have been in business."