What does it look like when philanthropy truly lives up to its promise? In A New Era of Philanthropy, nationally recognised philanthropic leader Dimple Abichandani offers a grounded, hopeful guide for donors, foundations, and nonprofit leaders who want their resources to do more — and do better. It's a thoughtful gift for anyone navigating the intersection of wealth, justice, and social change.
With $84 trillion set to move between generations over the next 20 years, the stakes have never been higher. This book shows exactly how philanthropy can rise to meet that moment.
✨ What's Inside
- 📌 10 practice shifts — Concrete, actionable moves that take philanthropy from critique to real transformation
- 💡 Reimagined governance — How foundations can share power and make decisions differently
- 🤝 Trust-based funding approaches — Moving beyond transactional grantmaking toward genuine solidarity
- 🌍 Crisis funding strategies — How funders can respond with speed, flexibility, and equity in urgent moments
- 📖 Real stories from the field — Relatable examples of funders already forging a new path
- 🔗 Builds on key texts — Picks up where Decolonizing Wealth and Winners Take All leave off
💚 Why This Book Matters
- Speaks directly to donors, family foundations, and nonprofit leaders who want their giving to create lasting change
- Frames philanthropy as anti-racist, feminist, and relational — not just transactional
- Clear-eyed and practical without losing sight of the bigger vision for justice
- A meaningful, purposeful gift for philanthropists, social sector professionals, or anyone passionate about a more equitable world
- Endorsed by Nick Tedesco, President & CEO of the National Center for Family Philanthropy
📋 About the Author
Dimple Abichandani is a writer, lawyer, and philanthropic leader with two decades of experience advancing justice through transformed grantmaking. A National Center for Family Philanthropy Fellow and Scrivner Award recipient, she serves on the boards of Solidaire Network and the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she advises donors and funders on transforming wealth into a more just future. A New Era of Philanthropy is her first book.
📐 Product Specifications
- 📄 Format: Paperback
- 📃 Pages: 208
- 📏 Dimensions: 0.59 x 9.03 x 6.13 inches
- 📅 Publication Date: April 29, 2025
- 🏪 Vendor: Books by splitShops
If you're ready to rethink what your giving can accomplish, A New Era of Philanthropy is the place to start — add it to your shelf today.