"Anyone interested in philanthropy and not-for-profit must read The Art of Giving. It's a key playbook on how to set your goals and to be sure your money is spent wisely on all sides."
"In The Art of Giving, Charles Bronfman and Jeffrey Solomon offer the reader a rare gift: honesty, practicality, experience, savvy, self awareness. Together, the donor and the professional guide us through the vineyards of philanthropy better than the solo practitioner or the cloistered academic."
"Drawing with insight, experience and humor on their separate paths through philanthropy, Charles Bronfman and Jeffrey Solomon have created a crisp, insightful guide for donors pursuing the true test of success: changing the world for the better."
"The Art of Giving provides a rare glimpse into the minds and experiences of a generous philanthropist and an experienced nonprofit administrator, effectively building upon the importance of self-reflection, intentionality, aspiration, and accountability for philanthropic investments. An important contribution to our growing literature on philanthropy."
professor, University of California, Berkeley
"The Art of Giving takes the reader on a journey through the wonderful world of philanthropy and pulls no punches in describing the lessons to be learned in combin ing effective giving with personal satisfaction. It has value for the entire family of the nonprofit world: donors, organizational leaders, foundations, providing easy-to-read material for those new to philanthropy as well as veterans of the field."
"Charles Bronfman has devoted his life to philanthropy and he writes therefore with comprehensive knowledge, providing us with new and thoughtful ideas for all of us who would like to follow in his footsteps. His book should be read by all those whose lives are touched by philanthropy."
"A superbly written, insightful, 360 degree explanation of 'streetwise, effective philanthropyE2 from two pros who know the field. The Art of Giving offers a fine and readable course for donors of any size."
"In The Art of Giving, Charles and Jeff offer pragmatic and plain-spoken guidance, and their considerable wisdom is offered with respect, warmth and empathy."