Bringing years of experience in strategic philanthrophy, Brest and Harvey offer invaluable insight about crafting and implementing an approach to achieve measurable results, in addition to detailing the resources and tools available to philanthropists. Filled with anecdotes of both successful and failed efforts, Money Well Spent helps philanthropists design strategies that catalyze change to benefit the world.
Pt. I The Framework of Strategic Philanthropy
1 The Promise of Strategic Philanthropy 3
2 Choices in Philanthropic Goals, Strategies, and Styles 21
3 Analyzing Problems and Developing Solutions 37
4 Solving Problems Through Program Strategies 59
5 Grantmaking and Due Diligence 71
6 Beyond Grantmaking 87
7 Forms of Grant Funding 103
8 Mission Investments: Investing for Social Impact 117
9 Assessing Progress and Evaluating Impact 135
10 Impact on Steroids: Measuring the Social Return on Your Philanthropic Investment 149
Pt. II Tools of the Trade
11 Promoting Knowledge 167
12 Providing Goods and Services 185
13 Influencing Individuals, Policy Makers, and Businesses 205
14 Building Fields and Movements 229
Pt. III Organizing Your Resources for Strategic Philanthropy
15 Choosing the Right Structure for Your Philanthropy 243
16 Principal and Principle: Foundation Spending Policies 253
Afterword: The Challenges of Strategic Philanthropy 269