From the Book - First edition.
Introduction: America's indispensable civic sector dynamo
Part one: The changing landscape of American philanthropy
New players in philanthropy and more avenues by which to achieve concerted social change
New vehicles for giving and new organizations that enable philanthropy to be more effective
Part two; A brief history of limited life foundations and time-limited giving
From John Stuart Mill to Julius Rosenwald
Part three: Is it better to give now or later?
Rationales for "giving while living"
How time-limited foundations achieve results
time-limited and perpetual
The unique role of family foundations
A case for endurance: causes that plead for long-lasting philanthropy
Advice to donors: creating foundations for today and tomorrow
Appendix A: Firsthand accounts of philanthropy under time limits and in perpetuity
Appendix B: Signers of the Giving Pledge
Appendix C: People interviewed for this book.
