A Generous Life: Reflections on Inspired Giving

A bold and imaginative guide for donors who want to make their giving more meaningful, from a pioneering thinker in the field of philanthropy.

In 1989, Peter Karoff, a businessman with a passion for social justice, had an idea that would fuse his financial expertise with his drive for doing good: He would found a nonprofit consulting firm—among the first of its kind in the country—to help donors decide where and how to direct their giving. The Philanthropic Initiative soon became a leader i...