Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World
A New York Times best-selling and award-winning book
“Giving 2.0 empowers everyone—from volunteers to donors to advocates—to get the most out of their giving and themselves.”
— Melinda Gates, Co-Chair and Trustee, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Overview
Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World (Wiley, 2011), is a guide to live a life of generosity that is socially impactful, emotionally meaningful and rich with learning. Based on Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen’s wide-ranging experience as a philanthropist, educator and social entrepreneur, this book takes you through different forms of giving—from volunteering to advocacy philanthropy and from online giving to starting a new nonprofit organization. It provides an expansive overview of key trends, best practices and time-proven strategies. Giving 2.0: Transform Your Giving and Our World presents practical tools and creative ideas to educate, empower and inspire you to maximize your social impact and empower you to transform the way you give and the lives of others.
What people are saying
Giving 2.0 is a real gift to anybody who is committed to using their life, their resources and their energies to make the world a better place. I’ve been involved in philanthropy, non-profit organizations and fundraising for over 20 years and this is without a doubt the most comprehensive and accessible guide to ‘how to do smart philanthropy’ that I have ever encountered. There is excellent, indeed essential, advice and insight for everyone…from the student with nothing to contribute but their energy, passion and time to the person who is ready to ‘give back’ a billion dollars…and the best part is that each will learn a lot about how to leverage their efforts by reading about the others. It’s both an inspiring call for the creation of a ‘culture of giving’ and at the same time an actual manual of practical steps people can take to maximize their positive impact on the world.
- Edward Norton, Philanthropist and Founder, Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust
Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen shows us the power of new thinking around philanthropy and inspires readers to make a difference. Giving 2.0 is an important book: One that will empower a new generation of philanthropists—and make the world a better place.
- Marc Benioff, Chairman & CEO, Salesforce.com and author, Behind the Cloud
Giving 2.0 redefines philanthropy, revealing through compelling stories that charity is not just about donating money. This powerful book will inspire you to use your time, expertise and voice to have an enduring impact. Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen shows us that everybody can help to change the world.
- Sheryl Sandberg, former COO, Facebook
Arrillaga-Andreessen is a brilliant storyteller who has the rare gift of animating both the heart and mind of philanthropy. A compelling read, Giving 2.0 draws richly on the credibility of her personal journey as well as her broad academic expertise. It is brimming with persuasive evidence and practical resources for all types of philanthropists, from those just beginning to those with significant experience looking to more effectively evaluate their progress and enhance their efforts. Giving 2.0 is a must-read for anyone eager to use their time, money, or expertise to change the world.
- Dr. Judith Rodin, CEO, Rockefeller Foundation and former President, University of Pennsylvania
A highly engaging book, written by a national leader in philanthropy, Giving 2.0 is a must-have resource for present and future donors at any level. The author, inspired by her own parents’ example, beautifully captures the most important principles for giving with your hands (volunteering your time), your heart (developing your passions), and your head (giving with impact). Her compelling personal stories, as well as inspiring examples of effective donors of all ages and incomes, provide practical and inspirational insights, ideas, and innovations that underlie the art of giving well.
- John Hennessy, 10th President of Stanford University