They will develop guides on issues as donor motivations and interest areas, philanthropic approaches and strategies, family roles and personal involvement, operational questions, and impact assessment. Featuring real-life case studies, the guides will offer examples designed to provide context and inspiration and, once completed, will be available free of charge through a new donor resource section at the RPA Web site that will also feature profiles of donors, philanthropically active families, and various supporting documents, resources, and links.
"Giving away money can be a relatively simple process; however, giving it effectively is an entirely different matter," said RPA board chair Kevin P.A. Broderick. "Helping donors create thoughtful, effective philanthropy is our sole mission and we are grateful to the Gates Foundation for providing core resources toward that goal.
