Give and Take

"Give And Take" -- the first insider's guide to corporate philanthropy -- will help all foundation staffs in their efforts to give wisely and well. A candid look at the factors that make for a successful giving program, "Give And Take" also offers invaluable advice to fund-raisers, who will welcome a frank account of the perspectives of institutional donors. Reynold Levy, formerly an executive director of New York's renowned 92nd Street Y and president of the AT&T Foundation, draws on his own experience in this engaging handbook of the benefits, responsibilities, and challenges facing today's philanthropists. Levy establishes the guidelines and benchmark principles for building world-class foundations, citing such companies as AT&T, Levi Strauss, and Dayton-Hudson for their innovative philanthropic programs. He then views corporate giving from the beneficiary's perspective, divulging insider strategies for soliciting funds from today's corporate foundations. "Give And Take" is a handbook for everyone who cares about philanthropy, from managers in company foundations to nonprofit employees, development directors, trustees, and volunteers.

Reynold Levy is the president of the International Rescue Committee and chairman of the board of the Nathan Cummings Foundation. He was formerly an executive director of New York's 92nd Street Y and president of the ATandT Foundation.