By Jeffrey R. Solomon
President, The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies
I recently heard the esteemed Israeli author, Amos Oz, remind us that when we dream we dream of perfection—whether of a person, an experience, or a country. Reality never gives us that same perfection. Since Charles Bronfman and I wrote The Art of Giving: Where the Soul Meets a Business Plan, we’ve been in a dozen states talking to numerous audiences, professional and lay, with serious interest in philanthropy. The give and take with these audiences provides a wonderful mirror to reflect upon some of the issues and challenges of the field. As with so many aspects of life, I am blessed from what I learn from these encounters and how these lessons inform my practice.
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