The Art of Giving: Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan

“The Art of Giving: Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan” by Charles Bronfman, renowned philanthropist and Jeffrey Solomon, president of the Andrea & Charles Bronfman Philanthropies. This is an engaging, definitive guide on how to give your money away. As Bronfman of the Seagram's corporate family shared in an interview posted on his book website, "Giving should nurture your soul. If you want to have a sustained giving experience, then the giving is not only what you are doing for others but what you are doing for yourself." The 288-page book is a must-read for aspiring philanthropists, wealth managers, non-profit professionals, and anyone who wants to make a philanthropic effort in the most meaningful and impactful way. The authors also share some of their experiences in the public not-for-profits and private not-for-profits, and their successes and mistakes. It also addresses the 20 questions one should ask when "investing in changing the world" to help you decide on your giving plan.