| Give and Take: A Candid Account of Corporate Philanthropy Contributor(s): Levy, Reynold (Author) |
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ISBN: 0875848931 ISBN-13: 9780875848938 Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press OUR PRICE: $22.46 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: April 1999 Annotation: "Give And Take" -- the first insider's guide to corporate philanthropy -- will help all foundation staffs in their efforts to give wisely and well. A candid look at the factors that make for a successful giving program, "Give And Take" also offers invaluable advice to fund-raisers, who will welcome a frank account of the perspectives of institutional donors. Reynold Levy, formerly an executive director of New York's renowned 92nd Street Y and president of the AT&T Foundation, draws on his own experience in this engaging handbook of the benefits, responsibilities, and challenges facing today's philanthropists. Levy establishes the guidelines and benchmark principles for building world-class foundations, citing such companies as AT&T, Levi Strauss, and Dayton-Hudson for their innovative philanthropic programs. He then views corporate giving from the beneficiary's perspective, divulging insider strategies for soliciting funds from today's corporate foundations. "Give And Take" is a handbook for everyone who cares about philanthropy, from managers in company foundations to nonprofit employees, development directors, trustees, and volunteers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Corporate & Business History - General |
| Dewey: 658.153 |
| LCCN: 98-52016 |
| Physical Information: 1.05" H x 6.3" W x 9.58" (1.25 lbs) 235 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This text looks at the stories behind philanthropic successes and failures, and provides a framework for funders to consider their company's operating objectives and how to align their social responsibilities. It also provides helpful tips to enable practitioners to solicit funds. |
