By Alan L. Wendroff and Kay Sprinkel Grace
The public’s perception of and interest in philanthropy has grown at Internet speed during the past decade. Front-page
newspaper and magazine articles announce major transformational gifts in all parts of the United States and the world, and
provide commentary on the impact of a thriving economy on what has long been known as the Third Sector (with business and
government). It has been called a Golden Age for philanthropy — the exciting convergence of a robust economy, a maturing
philanthropic sector, and a growing awareness of opportunities to participate in the shaping of vigorous communities
through private infusion of funds into social, health, educational, cultural, and other programs.
This book is about change: changes that can happen in communities when philanthropy succeeds, and changes that must happen
within the nonprofit sector if those truly transforming investments are to be made. Read more
