This is a short read that truly packs a lot of helpful information. While Kindle estimates it as a three-hour read, it took me nearly three weeks to work through, not because it was dense or inaccessible, but because every chapter gave me so much to reflect on. I found myself pausing often to take notes, revisit ideas, and think deeply about how they applied to the boards I serve on and the organizations I care about.

As someone invested in making sure nonprofits are not just doing good work but meaningful, transformative work, this book felt crucial. Abichandani doesn’t just critique the existing structures of philanthropy, she lays out a bold, clear-eyed path forward. Her ten "practice shifts" are more than just ideas; they are tangible calls to action for donors, foundations, and nonprofit leaders who are serious about justice, equity, and impact.

What stood out most to me was how the book balances sharp analysis with real-world application. It's one thing to imagine philanthropy as anti-racist, feminist, and joyful, but Abichandani shows us what it takes to actually live that out. The stories she shares from funders already doing this work are both inspiring and instructive.

If you’re involved in nonprofit leadership, serve on a board, or are simply curious about how giving can meet the urgency of this moment, this is an essential read. A New Era of Philanthropy invites us to not just imagine a better future—it helps us build the scaffolding for it, one practice shift at a time.

The inane fake podcast interview with a long-dead robber baron who killed his workers when they went of strike for better treatment was the end of it for me. I couldn't read any more after that.

This book is a mighty one considering its size.
Its 10 point blueprint for sustaining philanthropy is certainly a great addition to the field.
I feel more informed about wealth transfer and I took lessons to implement in different areas of my professional life from this book.
In all honesty, those actively contributing to philanthropic activities would benefit more than I did and would appreciate the specific actionable points of this book.