''Cole Wilbur's years of experience really come through in Giving with Confidence. At last a book on the subject that speaks to both the heart and the mind. And jargon-free, no less. It will be helpful to both the seasoned professional as well as the modest donor just starting out. I found myself educated and inspired, moved and amused. The best I have read on the subject.''
--Thomas C. Layton, president of the Wallace A. Gerbode Foundation''Giving with Confidence reveals the secret sauce of philanthropy with humor, wisdom, and plain good storytelling. This book is a gift for anyone who has considered giving.''
--Ralph Lewin, president and CEO of Cal Humanities
''This insightful guide to the pitfalls, potential, and the ins and outs of charitable giving is a must-read for all nonprofit leaders, donors, and students who want their work to matter. An inspiring book that will birth many new ideas and practices to bring about social change.''
--Marjorie Schwarzer, former professor and chair of museum studies at John F. Kennedy University, and author of the award-winning Riches, Rivals, and Radicals: One Hundred Years of Museums in America
''There is a ton of advice for the wealthiest givers, but none for those of us who give more than $5,000 but less than $75,000 per year. Here in a non-dogmatic style are some approaches and guidelines to make donors feel more effective. Thank you, Cole and Fred.''
--Jan Masaoka, CEO of the California Association of Nonprofits
''Cole Wilbur, veteran foundation grantmaker, has teamed up once again with Fred Setterberg to write another outstanding guide to creative and effective grantmaking, this time for the individual philanthropist. Their advice is to toss out formality and procedures, be bold but smart in your giving, give of yourself as well as your money, give locally, give now, and be willing to be patient, uncelebrated, and stay the course with your support. Advisers and community foundation staff will also find here a tool to open new conversations with donors that can spark more fulfilling, connected approaches to individual philanthropy.''
--Dawn Hawk, program officer for the Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
''Part up-to-date behind-the-scenes guide, part how-to, this potent little book distills the wisdom of a life's work in philanthropy by one of our best thinkers and most devoted practitioners.''
--Marilyn Bancel, author of Preparing Your Capital Campaign
''Here is a book written with the practical insights and experiential wisdom of leaders who know we are building community one donor, one volunteer, one person in need at a time. Great reading for all of us involved in this work.''
--Philip Arca, executive director of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
''Cole Wilbur hits all the right notes in Giving with Confidence. The lessons learned from his illustrious career will inspire the new philanthropist while reminding even the most experienced among us to pursue a steady, principled, yet bold approach that will ultimately yield greater impact for the organizations and people we are here to serve. It's a book to keep close to your desk.''
--Marc Ross Manashil, cofounder of the Clarence Foundation
''Cole Wilbur, veteran foundation grantmaker, has teamed up once again with Fred Setterberg to write another outstanding guide to creative and effective grantmaking, this time for the individual philanthropist. Their advice is to toss out formality and procedures, be bold but smart in your giving, give of yourself as well as your money, give locally, give now, and be willing to be patient, uncelebrated, and stay the course with your support. Advisers and community foundation staff will also find here a tool to open new conversations with donors that can spark more fulfilling, connected approaches to individual philanthropy.''
--Dawn Hawk, program officer for the Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
''Part up-to-date behind-the-scenes guide, part how-to, this potent little book distills the wisdom of a life's work in philanthropy by one of our best thinkers and most devoted practitioners.''
--Marilyn Bancel, author of Preparing Your Capital Campaign
''Here is a book written with the practical insights and experiential wisdom of leaders who know we are building community one donor, one volunteer, one person in need at a time. Great reading for all of us involved in this work.''
--Philip Arca, executive director of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
''Cole Wilbur hits all the right notes in Giving with Confidence. The lessons learned from his illustrious career will inspire the new philanthropist while reminding even the most experienced among us to pursue a steady, principled, yet bold approach that will ultimately yield greater impact for the organizations and people we are here to serve. It's a book to keep close to your desk.''
--Marc Ross Manashil, cofounder of the Clarence Foundation
