January 2009
"Giving is not
something we do,
but something we are."
- Warren Wiersbe

The Call of the
Philanthropist
Frank Hanna's intentional
philanthropy
PHILANTHROPY
ROUNDTABLE - Frank Hanna, a merchant banker from
Atlanta, concluded one day that his giving was
too haphazard. Philanthropy, he realized, should
be disciplined, focused and intelligent, just
like the business decisions that had made him
highly successful. His approach to giving could
change the face of American philanthropy
dramatically. read more...
Romanticizing the Poor
A rosy view of the poor is not only wrong, but
harmful
SOCIAL
INNOVATION REVIEW - Market solutions to poverty
are very much in vogue. These solutions, which
include targeting consumers at the bottom
of the pyramid, portray poor people as
creative entrepreneurs and discerning consumers.
Yet this rosy view of poverty-stricken people is
not only wrong, but harmful. Romanticizing the
poor further hobbles realistic interventions for
alleviating poverty. read more...
As An Atheist, I Believe Africa Needs God
Missionaries not aid money are the
solution for Africa
THE TIMES -
Confirmed atheist and Times columnist
Matthew Parris visits Malawi and is inspired by
the contribution of Christian evangelism to his
native land. In this column, he struggles to keep
one foot in his philosophical beliefs while
coming to grips with the reality of faith in
action. Freedom for Africa, he is convinced, can
only come through a change of the heart. read more...
A Philanthropy Strategy for President Obama
Five actions for Obama to harness
the power of philanthropy
HUFFINGTON POST -
Faced with a great set of challenges,
President-Elect Obama will need unprecedented
support from the non-profit sector. His mandate
for change should include a set actions aimed at
changing and engaging the philanthropic world
while creating incentives for flexibility during
these challenging times. read more...
Liberals Are Not So Generous Afterall
Conservatives give 30 percent more than liberals
NEW YORK TIMES -
Self-professed liberal, Nicholas Kristof, agrees
with recent findings that liberals aren't as
generous, on average, as conservatives. Liberals
show tremendous compassion in pushing for
government spending to help the neediest people.
Yet when it comes to individual contributions to
charitable causes, liberals are cheapskates.
read more...
Outraged Donors Reel From Madoff Scandal
Madoff ponzi scheme affected more
than just wealth
REUTERS -
Outraged philanthropists worldwide
nursed wounds from the $50 billion fraud by
former Nasdaq chairman Bernard Madoff, forcing
some charities to shutter and hitting others with
massive losses. read more...
How the Wealthy Practice Philanthropy
More hard data is available about affluent giving
WEALTH MANAGER -
Philanthropy has gone mainstream. Its
evident in the headline-grabbing news and in the
advancing tide of charitable actions among less
notable wealthy givers overall. That invites a
closer look at how they give, why they give, and
all the related issues that remain poorly
understood when it comes to altruism in this
elite demographic. read more...

 What Your
Money Means
by Frank J. Hanna
Countless books
tell you how to make money: only this one turns
to the wisdom of the ages to illuminate for you
the reasons you have money in the first place,
and the role its meant to play in your life
and in the lives of others. Here, American
entrepreneur and philanthropist Frank Hanna
introduces you to a lean, no-nonsense explanation
of the meaning of your money, and a guide for
dealing with it constructively. From a tradition
rooted in ordinary virtue, common sense, and the
pragmatism that allows societies to flourish,
Hanna has skillfully drawn forth principles and
criteria that will enable you to discover quickly
and with confidence Why you, in particular, have
money and what your money calls you to be, and
why. Plus, much more to help you understand what
your money means, and how to use it well. buy at Amazon.com...
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