Delusional Altruism

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Praise for Delusional Altruism We all want to change the world, but sometimes our thinking gets in our way. For philanthropists, clouded thinking can hold you back from helping society in big and important ways. In Delusional Altruism, Kris Putnam-Walkerly shows you how to sidestep faulty thinking, so your resources create the greatest impact possible. I highly recommend this book! Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author of WHEN and DRIVE All philanthropists can support transformational change--but not without some support of their own! Delusional Altruism is a great guidebook to help avoid unnecessary pitfalls on the path to achieve impact. Through her years of experience working with foundations and donors and her passion for making the world a better place, Kris Putnam-Walkerly provides a candid and credible look at why "how" we give is just as important as "what" we give. Kathleen P. Enright, President & CEO, Council on Foundations Kris Putnam-Walkerly offers insightful observations and useful tools for philanthropists. Delusional Altruism is definitely worth reading for those who want to make their giving more impactful! Yanni Peng, CEO, Narada Foundation and Chair, China Social Enterprise and Impact Investment Forum. I once thought giving away money was easy. I learned the hard way I was wrong. Delusional Altruism identifies the ways we often fool ourselves and offers practical advice to transform our giving and increase our impact. Whether you are an experienced philanthropist or just getting started, this should be on your reading list. Henry L. Berman, CEO, Exponent Philanthropy Kris Putnam-Walkerly brings her visionary gift of change-making philanthropy forward in this book. Not only does she identify many common mistaken notions of giving, but she also shares seven strong strategies that lead to better impact. Tamara Fynan, Executive Director, Community Engagement & Philanthropy, The J.M. Smucker Company A thought provoking and insightful look at smart giving. Kris scrutinizes the pitfalls that hinder traditional philanthropy, making a compelling case for a more strategic form of 21st century giving. This is essential reading for anyone who wants to really make an impact. Emma Turner, Director of Barclays Private Bank Philanthropy Service