Strategy Isn’t a Bad Word
There’s a lot of complaining going on in the field of philanthropy lately. It feels like philanthropy whack-a-mole. One new idea pops up and everyone
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Kris Putnam-Walkerly
Trusted advisor to the world’s leading philanthropists
For over 20 years, I’ve advised top global philanthropists to transform their giving and catapult their impact. As a sought after philanthropy advisor, expert and award-winning author, I’ve helped hundreds of wealthy families, foundations, Fortune 500 companies, Giving Pledge signatories, and wealth advisors strategically influence and allocate over half a billion dollars in grants and gifts. If you’re looking to increase the clarity, impact and joy of your giving, I can help!
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Kris’s latest book
Delusional Altruism
Delusional Altruism—a set of all-too-common errors in philanthropic strategy—can derail a program of giving and result in a loss of efficiency and effectiveness. This book asks philanthropists and charitable organizations to consider whether they have fallen under the spell of Delusional Altruism. Are you cutting out impactful giving in order to save money or avoid uncertainty? Is your philanthropic approach unnecessarily restricted by traditional thinking? This book will help you answer these questions and determine how you can achieve better outcomes through the process of Transformational Giving.
- Ask questions that spur learning and fuel innovation
- Believe that investment in yourself and your operation is important
- Increase the speed of your actions to increase the impact of your giving
- Give in ways that create lasting, sustainable change
- Follow strategies to make your philanthropy unstoppable
5 Reasons Your Consultant Should NOT Write Your Strategic Plan
Every philanthropist needs a strategy. It’s a framework to guide decision making. It gives you clarity on what you want to accomplish with your charitable
Are You a Narcissist or a Philanthropist?
Three examples of the damage narcissism can cause to philanthropic efforts. Narcissists are extremely self-centered people who have an exaggerated sense of their own importance,
"I believe philanthropists can change the world. And after advising funders for over 20 years, I also know they can get in their own way. I can help you transform how you give so that you can create lasting change on the issues and communities you care about."
Kris Putnam-Walkerly
Transform Your Giving!
My clients all have one thing in common – they want their philanthropy to make a difference and change the world. But something’s holding them back. My goal is to help you create greater clarity, impact and joy with your charitable giving. If you need help with any of those things, you’ve come to the right place!