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This Guide by Stanford PACS is written for donors who are interested in significant and sustained giving. It was born out of their experience at the Stanford Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society in helping donors improve their philanthropic effectiveness. Although much of the Guide is relevant to philanthropy across the globe, it is focused on donors making gifts to US-registered charities.
Part One: Developing your Plan for Giving
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Finding Your Focus
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Involving Family
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Learning About Philanthropy With and From Others
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Giving Vehicles: The Basics
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Understanding Problems, Their Causes, and Approaches to Solutions
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Theory of Change, Monitoring, and Evaluation: Understanding an Organization’s Activities, Outcomes, and Impact
ToolPart Two: Implementing Your Plan
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Finding Effective Organizations
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Due Diligence: Vetting and Evaluating Organizations
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Engaging Organizations and Developing Relationships With Their Leadership
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Making Gifts
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Funding with Others: Collaboration and Pooled Funding
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Socially Motivated Investing
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