Susan Raymond brings piercing insight and rigorous scrutiny to philanthropy the giving and the getting in its increasingly turbulent social and economic context. And the reader is jolted into the realities of the 21st century! A must read for the nonprofit professional! — J. Cynthia Weber, PhD, CFRE
Director, Council Funding Resource Development, Girl Scouts of the USA

At last, a comprehensive body of work that not only asks the tough questions but answers them as well. The role of philanthropy in our society has never been so clearly explained... —John L. Damonti
President, Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation

"Dr. Raymond has an insightful perspective on philanthropy which goes beyond conventional, generally accepted principles. Her analysis challenges us to better understand both the motivations and consequences of philanthropy on our society." — David E. Ratcliffe
Director, The Merrill Lynch Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Management