A New Era of Philanthropy: Ten Practices to Transform Wealth into a More Just and Sustainable Future-- How we fund in times of crisis and opportunity
Dimple Abichandani
Apr 2025 · North Atlantic Books
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“A must-read for anyone in philanthropy, particularly those who question whether and how philanthropic resources can address the current, complex challenges our world faces.” —Nick Tedesco, president and chief executive officer of the National Center for Family Philanthropy
A blueprint for how wealth can be transformed into a more just and sustainable future in times of rapid change and crisis.
On the cusp of the greatest wealth transfer in history—with $84 trillion dollars moving between generations in the next 20 years—this book explores how philanthropy can be transformative, and transformed.
Can philanthropy be an anti-racist, feminist, relational, and joyful expression of solidarity?
This book argues that it not only can be—for the future we seek, and for philanthropy to achieve its greatest impact, it must be.
Nationally recognized philanthropic leader Dimple Abichandani revolutionizes the precepts of modern philanthropy. Offering 10 provocative practice shifts, A New Era of Philanthropy engages readers with fresh answers to the question of how philanthropy can meet this high-stakes moment—from reimagining governance to aligning investments to crisis funding and beyond.
Abichandani highlights paradigm shifts that model the way forward, moving beyond critique into real transformation, with relatable stories about funders who are forging a new era of philanthropy.
A New Era of Philanthropy picks up where key books like Decolonizing Wealth and Winners Take All leave off, offering a guide for donors, foundations, and non-profit leaders navigating philanthropy in urgent times. Clear-eyed, hopeful, and responsive to the moment, this book helps us reimagine the purpose and norms of modern philanthropy. It is an invitation to all of us who believe these resources can contribute to a more just future: start here.
A blueprint for how wealth can be transformed into a more just and sustainable future in times of rapid change and crisis.
On the cusp of the greatest wealth transfer in history—with $84 trillion dollars moving between generations in the next 20 years—this book explores how philanthropy can be transformative, and transformed.
Can philanthropy be an anti-racist, feminist, relational, and joyful expression of solidarity?
This book argues that it not only can be—for the future we seek, and for philanthropy to achieve its greatest impact, it must be.
Nationally recognized philanthropic leader Dimple Abichandani revolutionizes the precepts of modern philanthropy. Offering 10 provocative practice shifts, A New Era of Philanthropy engages readers with fresh answers to the question of how philanthropy can meet this high-stakes moment—from reimagining governance to aligning investments to crisis funding and beyond.
Abichandani highlights paradigm shifts that model the way forward, moving beyond critique into real transformation, with relatable stories about funders who are forging a new era of philanthropy.
A New Era of Philanthropy picks up where key books like Decolonizing Wealth and Winners Take All leave off, offering a guide for donors, foundations, and non-profit leaders navigating philanthropy in urgent times. Clear-eyed, hopeful, and responsive to the moment, this book helps us reimagine the purpose and norms of modern philanthropy. It is an invitation to all of us who believe these resources can contribute to a more just future: start here.
About the author
Dimple Abichandani is a nationally recognized philanthropic leader, writer, and lawyer. A lifelong student of social change, Dimple has spent the last two decades advancing justice by working to transform the collective purpose and practices of philanthropy. A National Center for Family Philanthropy Fellow, she has been recognized with a Scrivner Award for Creative Grantmaking for her significant contributions to the field of philanthropy. Dimple serves on the board of directors of Solidaire Network, and on the steering committee of the Trust-Based Philanthropy Project. Dimple lives with her family in the San Francisco Bay Area, where she advises donors and funders on how to transform wealth into a more just future. A New Era of Philanthropy is her first book.
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