Books
Co-authored with Charles Bronfman, these two books are essential texts in the world of philanthropy and social entrepreneurship.
The Art of Giving
Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan
A practical, candid guide for donors at any income level on how to give thoughtfully and effectively — from choosing a cause and structuring gifts to understanding tax implications and what to expect from the nonprofits you support. Organized around the donor, the partners, and the gift, the book frames giving as both a disciplined business undertaking and a deeply personal, soulful process. It has been translated and published in South Korea.
The Art of Doing Good
Where Passion Meets Action
A guide for would-be social entrepreneurs on how a nonprofit grows from an idea into a movement. Drawing on the authors' own ventures and the stories of eighteen innovative leaders — among them Geoffrey Canada (Harlem Children's Zone), Michael Brown (City Year), Deborah Kenny (Harlem Village Academies), and Darell Hammond (KaBOOM!) — it offers real-world advice on how to sustain vision, spirit, and ingenuity when building or revitalizing an organization that does good.