Reading list

Doug Balfour, Geneva Global

Balfour shares eight pillars of how to maximise outcomes from giving and implores us not to be satisfied with just good outcomes.

Paul Brest & Hal Harvey, Bloomberg Press

The authors provide valuable insight into crafting and implementing an approach to achieve measurable results.

Peter Frumkin, University of Chicago Press

Frumkin explores how donors can think strategically about their giving to maximise impact and family satisfaction.

Peter Singer, The Life You Can Save, Tenth Anniversary Edition

Internationally renowned philosopher, Peter Singer, argues that affluent countries are acting immorally if they do not act to end poverty in low-middle income countries, which they know exists.

Leslie R. Crutchfield & Heather McLeod Grant, Jossey-Bass

The authors detail the six practices of high-impact charities, with important insights for those seeking to create positive change.

Rob Reich, Princeton University Press

Reich mounts the case that whilst we laud wealthy donors, philanthropy may not provide the benefits we think it does and it may in fact be undermining democratic values. I disagree with a number of his arguments, but it’s an important book for donors to read and reflect on.

Emma Beeston and Beth Breeze, Directory of Social Change

Philanthropy advising is an emerging field and this book is an excellent addition to the knowledge and skills required to do the role successfully. It includes interviews with 40 philanthropy advisers from around the world.

Jordan Kassalow and Jennifer Krause, Citadel Press Books

This is critical reading for anyone who dreams of making a difference. The authors provide a practical way to take thoughts—on seeking purpose—from thought to action. They do this by exploring important questions about the reader, their strengths, resources, beliefs and values. This provides the reader the motivation to create change in the lives of others, fuelling life-purpose.