“You need to do this. You can do this. I can help.” This is what it feels like to work with Kris Putnam-Walkerly. What a delight it is to now have in book form the wisdom, inspiration, and tools of a gifted writer and leader in philanthropy. Thank you, Kris. We need your voice, your encouragement, and your mad skills in this work. You are a gift to the field.
Ellen LaPointe, President & CEO, Northern California Grantmakers
Aristotle once told us that giving well is tougher than you think. Delusional Altruism is a welcome guide that shows why he was right and what you can do to get better. Written in practical down-to-earth steps and sensible advice, it's valuable whether you're beginning the journey or wanting to check your current practice. And it even translates well “across the pond!”
Paul Streets, CEO, Lloyds Bank Foundation
Effective philanthropy can elude even the best of intentions. Kris Putnam-Walkerly gets it—and with a page-turning mix of hard truths, good humor, and tough love, she's ready to help you avoid those all-too-common mistakes that prevent your pursuit of the greater good from having its greatest impact. This inspiring and provocative book will change the way you think about changing the world.
Lara A. Kalafatis, Chair, Cleveland Clinic Philanthropy Institute
Kris Putnam-Walkerly brings her visionary gift of change-making philanthropy forward in this book. Not only does she identify many of the common mistaken notions of giving that are found in all ...
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