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BEST SELLERS

Motivational ValuesTM


This tool catalyzes a meaningful exploration about what drives your decision making.

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Picture Your Legacy®


These images guide individuals, groups, and families towards a clear vision and articulated legacy.

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Exploring Giving


Question cards around giving to prompt discussion among individuals and groups involved in philanthropy.

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Money Messages

 

Consider how inherited “money messages” have shaped your attitude toward money and clarify the messages you want to live by and pass on.

*Newly Revised in 2023

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Talking About Money

Exploring Wealth


Topical question cards around money and resources to help users unpack the building blocks of wealth.

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Money Messages

 

Consider how inherited “money messages” have shaped your attitude toward money and clarify the messages you want to live by and pass on.

*Newly Revised in 2023

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Family Diagram


Create a family diagram to explore your family history, dynamics, and patterns to gain insight into yourself and your family.

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Generation Impact: How Next Gen Donors Are Revolutionizing Giving

Hardcover


Meet the next generation of big donors—the Gen X and Millennial philanthropists who will be the most significant donors ever and will shape our world in profound ways.

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Updated and Expanded Paperback Edition


The updated edition includes best practice guides for advisors, families, and nonprofit professionals who aim to engage with next gen donors.

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Audiobook


Listen as next gen donors describe their ambitious plans to revolutionize giving so it achieves greater impact and connects to their individual voices as they bring a sense of humanity to this increasingly virtual world.

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Making Strategic Decisions

Motivational Values CardsTM

 
Catalyze a meaningful exploration about what drives your decision-making.

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rolePLAY


Use the art of play to uncover the role you want to play, both personally and as a leader.

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Time, Talent, Treasure & Ties


Explore how you’re currently investing your resources—time, talent, treasure, and ties—towards change and how to be strategic going forward.

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Telling Your Story

What Am I Inheriting?


Capture your family story to uncover the characters, consider their choices, and clarify the values each generation has inherited.

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Family Diagram


Create a family diagram to explore your family history, dynamics, and patterns to gain insight into yourself and your family.

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The Grandparent Legacy Project


Be inspired to communicate your story and legacy across the generations using this resource set, which includes a book, CD, and workbook.

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Leadership Tools for Change, Vol. 4: Active Listening


Learn to listen and respond skillfully, demonstrate leadership, and cultivate healthy communication in your relationships with others.

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Communicating Across the Generations

Growing Goodness


Explore best practices for raising responsible and moral children, reflect on your own strengths and consider opportunities for growth.

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The Grandparent Legacy Project


Be inspired to communicate your story and legacy across the generations using this resource set, which includes a book, CD, and workbook.

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Leadership Tools for Change, Vol. 4: Active Listening

Learn to listen and respond skillfully, demonstrate leadership, and cultivate healthy communication in your relationships with others.

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Giving Purposefully

Motivational ValuesTM

 
Catalyze a meaningful exploration about what drives your decision making.

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Picture Your Legacy®

 
These images guide individuals, groups, and families towards a clear vision and articulated legacy.

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Exploring Giving

 
Question cards around giving to prompt discussion among individuals and groups involved in philanthropy.

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Courageous Conversations

 
This new tool gives users the capacity to extend ourselves across lines of difference, build common ground and find ways to savor the tension of honest disagreement.

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Exploring Giving


Question cards around giving to prompt discussion among individuals and groups involved in philanthropy.

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Exploring Next Gen Donors


Topical question cards around next gen philanthropy for the next gen themselves and those who work with them.

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Testimonials.


21/64 tools helped us explore the what, when, and how to include and engage the next generation. We explored our own values and legacy beyond duty and obligation. 21/64’s unique experiential exercises put structure, tools and strategy into the planning process for our family workshop. The workshop was a huge success! The exercises were fun, dynamic and insightful. It strengthened the bond between the generations of our family, and enabled us to feel a deeper connection to purpose and the reason for our families’ existence. It was a great way to cultivate openness, respect for others, work in teams and negotiate the decision making process.

Vicki Vidor
Fouress Foundation, Australia

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2017-06-23T11:24:36-04:00

Vicki Vidor
Fouress Foundation, Australia

21/64 tools helped us explore the what, when, and how to include and engage the next generation. We explored our own values and legacy beyond duty and obligation. 21/64’s unique experiential exercises put structure, tools and strategy into the planning process for our family workshop. The workshop was a huge success! The exercises were fun, dynamic and insightful. It strengthened the bond between the generations of our family, and enabled us to feel a deeper connection to purpose and the reason for our families’ existence. It was a great way to cultivate openness, respect for others, work in teams and negotiate the decision making process.
The Grandparent Legacy Project demonstrates that while no two family histories are the same, they are all rooted in the same value system as well as a commitment to empowering the next generation.

Charles Bronfman, Chairman
The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies

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2017-06-23T11:27:33-04:00

Charles Bronfman, Chairman
The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies

The Grandparent Legacy Project demonstrates that while no two family histories are the same, they are all rooted in the same value system as well as a commitment to empowering the next generation.
I used 21/64 tools during trainings for our youth grantmakers here in Michigan. It was a great activity to get the young people thinking about what drives and influences their decisions.

Michael Goorhouse
Council on Michigan Foundations

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2017-06-23T11:25:58-04:00

Michael Goorhouse
Council on Michigan Foundations

I used 21/64 tools during trainings for our youth grantmakers here in Michigan. It was a great activity to get the young people thinking about what drives and influences their decisions.
This elegant volume accomplishes a rare triumph of inspiration and practical guidance. [The Grandparent Legacy Project] uses the words of an eclectic and endearing group of founders to illuminate both the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of giving. For all those grandparents, children, and grandchildren who are thinking about enriching their families through collaborative philanthropy, this book is the place to start.

Kelin E. Gersick, PhD, Founding Partner
Lansberg, Gersick, and Associates

Co-author, Generations of Giving: Leadership and Continuity in Family Foundations

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2017-06-23T11:28:14-04:00

Kelin E. Gersick, PhD, Founding Partner
Lansberg, Gersick, and Associates

Co-author, Generations of Giving: Leadership and Continuity in Family Foundations

This elegant volume accomplishes a rare triumph of inspiration and practical guidance. [The Grandparent Legacy Project] uses the words of an eclectic and endearing group of founders to illuminate both the ‘why’ and the ‘how’ of giving. For all those grandparents, children, and grandchildren who are thinking about enriching their families through collaborative philanthropy, this book is the place to start.
Clients really enjoy using the motivational values cards. I find that they set a very nice tone for a family foundation retreat. The cards really help family members connect with each other, relax and have some fun.

Mary Phillips, President
GMA Foundations

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2017-06-23T11:25:22-04:00

Mary Phillips, President
GMA Foundations

Clients really enjoy using the motivational values cards. I find that they set a very nice tone for a family foundation retreat. The cards really help family members connect with each other, relax and have some fun.
[An] inspiring book, drawing on the special relationship between grandparent and grandchild, [The Grandparent Legacy Project] offers valuable lessons to future generations in opening their pocketbooks and their hearts.

Judith Viorst, writer of books for children and adults

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2017-06-23T11:30:23-04:00

Judith Viorst, writer of books for children and adults

[An] inspiring book, drawing on the special relationship between grandparent and grandchild, [The Grandparent Legacy Project] offers valuable lessons to future generations in opening their pocketbooks and their hearts.
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Testimonials.


Anyone who participates in philanthropy—whether as supporter or recipient—needs to understand the profound changes that are being led by a new generation of donors. The fascinating first-person essays in this book, along with the keen analysis and commentary by authors with deep personal experience in the field, offer new and important insights into the minds of the young donors who will help shape philanthropy’s future.

Mark Kramer
Co-founder and Managing Director, FSG
Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School

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2021-03-17T17:35:30-04:00

Mark Kramer
Co-founder and Managing Director, FSG
Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School

Anyone who participates in philanthropy—whether as supporter or recipient—needs to understand the profound changes that are being led by a new generation of donors. The fascinating first-person essays in this book, along with the keen analysis and commentary by authors with deep personal experience in the field, offer new and important insights into the minds of the young donors who will help shape philanthropy’s future.
When my clients and students express curiosity or frustration about engaging Gen Xers and Millennials in philanthropy, I tell them that the ‘go to’ book is Generation Impact. This book has been a refreshing guide and resource for me and so many. The insights and profiles in the book are framed with solid philanthropic analysis and a generous supply of informed observations. Of particular importance to me is the exploration of the continuing persistence of values as a primary motivator for Gen X and Millennial philanthropy—as they have been for centuries.

Kay Sprinkel Grace
Consultant, Author, and Founder, Transforming Philanthropy
2020. AFP Global Fundraising Professional of the Year

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2021-03-17T17:22:11-04:00

Kay Sprinkel Grace
Consultant, Author, and Founder, Transforming Philanthropy
2020. AFP Global Fundraising Professional of the Year

When my clients and students express curiosity or frustration about engaging Gen Xers and Millennials in philanthropy, I tell them that the ‘go to’ book is Generation Impact. This book has been a refreshing guide and resource for me and so many. The insights and profiles in the book are framed with solid philanthropic analysis and a generous supply of informed observations. Of particular importance to me is the exploration of the continuing persistence of values as a primary motivator for Gen X and Millennial philanthropy—as they have been for centuries.
Philanthropy is changing, and with it, the world. Generation Impact demonstrates, with data and vivid personal stories, that Gen Xers and Millennials are aligning their values, their giving, and their lives. This is a must-read book for anyone concerned with the future of philanthropy.

Peter Singer
Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics, Princeton University
Author, The Life You Can Saveand The Most Good You Can Do

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2021-03-17T17:32:41-04:00

Peter Singer
Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics, Princeton University
Author, The Life You Can Saveand The Most Good You Can Do

Philanthropy is changing, and with it, the world. Generation Impact demonstrates, with data and vivid personal stories, that Gen Xers and Millennials are aligning their values, their giving, and their lives. This is a must-read book for anyone concerned with the future of philanthropy.
Generation Impactis a thoughtful, astute exploration that shows how new and established families can engage with the next generation to regenerate family philanthropy, deepening their legacy and broadening their impact.

Melissa A. Berman
President, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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2021-03-17T17:36:40-04:00

Melissa A. Berman
President, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

Generation Impactis a thoughtful, astute exploration that shows how new and established families can engage with the next generation to regenerate family philanthropy, deepening their legacy and broadening their impact.
In Generation Impact, Michael and Sharna offer a compelling analysis of how Gen X and Millennials are already revolutionizing giving—and will continue to do so for years to come. In a time of deep inequity and great need, these rising generations are set not only to change the face of philanthropy, but also the practice of it, transforming the future in ways both exciting and promising. Generation Impactdoes more than inspire; it also serves as a practical guide to engaging the next generation of giving.

Janine Lee
President and CEO, Southeastern Council of Foundations

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2021-03-17T17:30:56-04:00

Janine Lee
President and CEO, Southeastern Council of Foundations

In Generation Impact, Michael and Sharna offer a compelling analysis of how Gen X and Millennials are already revolutionizing giving—and will continue to do so for years to come. In a time of deep inequity and great need, these rising generations are set not only to change the face of philanthropy, but also the practice of it, transforming the future in ways both exciting and promising. Generation Impactdoes more than inspire; it also serves as a practical guide to engaging the next generation of giving.
Generational change is upon us, and Goldseker and Moody have spent years finding out what drives those best positioned to fund social change. What better way to understand next gen donors than hearing their stories first-hand in order to become effective partners in organizing, supporting, and advocating for the rights of those who need it most.

Ai-Jen Poo
Director, National Domestic Workers Alliance
Co-director, Caring Across Generations
Author, The Age of Dignity: Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America

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2021-03-17T17:29:21-04:00

Ai-Jen Poo
Director, National Domestic Workers Alliance
Co-director, Caring Across Generations
Author, The Age of Dignity: Preparing for the Elder Boom in a Changing America

Generational change is upon us, and Goldseker and Moody have spent years finding out what drives those best positioned to fund social change. What better way to understand next gen donors than hearing their stories first-hand in order to become effective partners in organizing, supporting, and advocating for the rights of those who need it most.
The new book by Sharna Goldseker and Michael Moody won’t be a classic someday. It is. Now. Their book is all about now and giving and this generation that, right before our very eyes, emerged from being the ‘next generation’ to what Goldseker and Moody reveal is the ‘now generation’—that generation with the intellectual, human, and financial capital needed to tackle the massive challenges confronting the planet, the country, and their own backyards. The Goldseker/Moody approach to telling the stories of these givers and this new age of giving is fresh and creative: at once inspirational and how to, heartening, and instructive. For families, emerging philanthropists, and old pros trying to disrupt themselves, this book is a lantern in dark times, a light in the world we are all trying to fathom—and fix.

Joline Godfrey
Author, Raising Financially Fit Kids

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2021-03-17T17:42:58-04:00

Joline Godfrey
Author, Raising Financially Fit Kids

The new book by Sharna Goldseker and Michael Moody won’t be a classic someday. It is. Now. Their book is all about now and giving and this generation that, right before our very eyes, emerged from being the ‘next generation’ to what Goldseker and Moody reveal is the ‘now generation’—that generation with the intellectual, human, and financial capital needed to tackle the massive challenges confronting the planet, the country, and their own backyards. The Goldseker/Moody approach to telling the stories of these givers and this new age of giving is fresh and creative: at once inspirational and how to, heartening, and instructive. For families, emerging philanthropists, and old pros trying to disrupt themselves, this book is a lantern in dark times, a light in the world we are all trying to fathom—and fix.
With great abundance comes great responsibility. In Sharna and Michael’s stunningly important book we have a deep and learned look into how (with ‘engagement’) and why (‘to achieve impact’) Gen Xers and Millennials are becoming today’s philanthropists. Give yourself the gift of knowing what to expect as you engage with emerging philanthropists from these cohorts. Join these authors as they bring to life the motivations, actions, and philosophies of giving of these remarkable, dedicated philanthropists who expect to help solve the social, economic, political, and cultural issues of the past and present, and who want to lead us toward a magnificent future for our planet and its peoples. I am sure that many of my silent generation cohort will love learning about the feeling of engagement and passion for impact among these young philanthropists.

James (Jay) E. Hughes, Jr.
Author, Family Wealth: Keeping it in the Family, and Family:The Compact Among Generations
Co-author, The Cycle of the Gift, The Voice of the Rising Generation, and Family Trusts

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2021-03-17T17:41:47-04:00

James (Jay) E. Hughes, Jr.
Author, Family Wealth: Keeping it in the Family, and Family:The Compact Among Generations
Co-author, The Cycle of the Gift, The Voice of the Rising Generation, and Family Trusts

With great abundance comes great responsibility. In Sharna and Michael’s stunningly important book we have a deep and learned look into how (with ‘engagement’) and why (‘to achieve impact’) Gen Xers and Millennials are becoming today’s philanthropists. Give yourself the gift of knowing what to expect as you engage with emerging philanthropists from these cohorts. Join these authors as they bring to life the motivations, actions, and philosophies of giving of these remarkable, dedicated philanthropists who expect to help solve the social, economic, political, and cultural issues of the past and present, and who want to lead us toward a magnificent future for our planet and its peoples. I am sure that many of my silent generation cohort will love learning about the feeling of engagement and passion for impact among these young philanthropists.
Today’s emerging generation of donors are driven by a new definition of success: impact. This is clear through Goldseker and Moody’s work, which uncovers the motives and approaches driving today’s new strategic philanthropists. Many close friends are profiled in this book, and I can attest to their earnest, values-driven approach. For anyone who is eager to understand the next gen donor, this book offers truly valuable insights.

Howard W. Buffett
Associate Professor, Columbia University
Co-author, Social Value Investing: A Framework for Effective Partnerships

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2021-03-17T17:38:13-04:00

Howard W. Buffett
Associate Professor, Columbia University
Co-author, Social Value Investing: A Framework for Effective Partnerships

Today’s emerging generation of donors are driven by a new definition of success: impact. This is clear through Goldseker and Moody’s work, which uncovers the motives and approaches driving today’s new strategic philanthropists. Many close friends are profiled in this book, and I can attest to their earnest, values-driven approach. For anyone who is eager to understand the next gen donor, this book offers truly valuable insights.
From my decades of experience at the Packard Foundation, I can attest that Generation Impact provides invaluable insights into the joys and challenges of seeking impact through a multi-generation family foundation. 2020 has been a year of unprecedented turmoil and urgency. The ‘next gen’ have an important role to play in guiding philanthropy’s course to help our country and world innovate and address our biggest challenges over the next many years. This updated edition with Best Practice Guides is published at the right time to help philanthropists of all generations have conversations, plan, and take action to rise to the moment.

Carol Larson
Trustee Emerita, Former President and CEO, The David and Lucile
Packard Foundation

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2021-03-17T17:39:49-04:00

Carol Larson
Trustee Emerita, Former President and CEO, The David and Lucile
Packard Foundation

From my decades of experience at the Packard Foundation, I can attest that Generation Impact provides invaluable insights into the joys and challenges of seeking impact through a multi-generation family foundation. 2020 has been a year of unprecedented turmoil and urgency. The ‘next gen’ have an important role to play in guiding philanthropy’s course to help our country and world innovate and address our biggest challenges over the next many years. This updated edition with Best Practice Guides is published at the right time to help philanthropists of all generations have conversations, plan, and take action to rise to the moment.
The updated edition of Generation Impactcomes at a critical juncture for the increasingly complex and uncertain times we’re living in. The world has changed dramatically since it first came out only a few years ago, and the new preface offers an important ‘sense-making’ perspective about how next gen donors are responding to societal upheavals and existential crises. The Best Practice Guides are provocative and insightful, as well as practical and realistic. I will be referring to them often as thedefinitive playbook for engaging next gen donors and changemakers as they rise to meet the moments of our time.

Mae Hong
Vice President, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

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2021-03-17T17:33:52-04:00

Mae Hong
Vice President, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors

The updated edition of Generation Impactcomes at a critical juncture for the increasingly complex and uncertain times we’re living in. The world has changed dramatically since it first came out only a few years ago, and the new preface offers an important ‘sense-making’ perspective about how next gen donors are responding to societal upheavals and existential crises. The Best Practice Guides are provocative and insightful, as well as practical and realistic. I will be referring to them often as thedefinitive playbook for engaging next gen donors and changemakers as they rise to meet the moments of our time.
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