{"product_id":"the-please-be-good-at-jen-ford-reedy-9781633311503","title":"The Please Be Good at Philanthropy Workbook: Going Deeper on Grantmaking Strategy and Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis companion workbook to \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Be Good at Philanthropy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e helps foundation board and staff members--and all students of philanthropy--explore grantmaking strategy through stories, discussion questions, practical exercises, and guided application.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn her book \u003ci\u003ePlease Be Good at Philanthropy\u003c\/i\u003e, Bush Foundation President Jen Ford Reedy argues that those working in philanthropy need to commit to doing it well and continuously improving, because their work affects peoples' lives. With this supplemental workbook, she gives readers a structured way to explore and evaluate their own organizations' strategies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book contains two sections focused on deeper learning and practice. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection One - Going Deeper on Core Concepts \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first part of the workbook supports the core chapters in\u003ci\u003e Please Be Good at Philanthropy\u003c\/i\u003e. Designed for individuals or groups, including in classroom settings, these chapters help readers deepen their understanding of core philanthropic concepts. The chapters cover: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding the five truths of philanthropic strategy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommitting to competence \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving a clear and useful purpose \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing an approach that matches your purpose--and managing the trade-offs thoughtfully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimizing risk \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting feedback and getting better \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSection Two - Going Deeper on Good Practice \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart two focuses on the strategic choices involved in practicing good philanthropy. Using historical examples and key operational considerations, Reedy illuminates the trade-offs inherent in any philanthropic approach. She presents twelve strategic choices that foundations must make as spectrums and examines the implications of different choices for good practice. Topics include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategies for managing trade-offs in your approach \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWays to spot great grant opportunities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn approach-analysis case study on the Bush Foundation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditional case studies and worksheets are free to download on the Bush Foundation website. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIdeal for foundation board and staff members, philanthropy students, and those considering a career in foundation work, \u003ci\u003eThe Please Be Good at Philanthropy Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical companion that readers will return to again and again.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(This is a non-consumable workbook.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jen Ford Reedy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1633311503\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781633311503\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Disruption Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Jen Ford Reedy","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801413595391,"sku":"9781633311503","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-please-be-good-at-jen-ford-reedy-9781633311503","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}