: The Person Behind the Giving Shang, Jen creator author. Sargeant, Adrian author. Lopez, Tony 1950- writer of foreword. text bibliography enk GB-BST 2024 First edition. monographic eng 187 pages With unparalleled access to some of the world's most reflective and thoughtful philanthropists, this book explores the philanthropic journeys of 48 high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) to uncover the person behind the giving. Their stories reveal the difference between the meaning they experience and the impact their philanthropy makes. Through the lens of philanthropic psychology, the authors examine how philanthropists experience their giving and the psychological challenges they need to overcome. This fascinating book provides a unique guide for new and experienced philanthropists and their trusted advisers and fundraisers in the creation of more meaningful philanthropic experiences. Psychological ownership and moral conviction — The self — Identity ceding — The essential self — Meaning and meaningfulness — Paths to meaningful philanthropy. / Jen Shang and Adrian Sargeant ; with a foreword by Tony Bury. Includes bibliographical references and index. Charities Humanitarianism Philanthropists HV40 .S536 2024 9781447371762 MiAaPQ 240701 20250312124851.0 991107386048506196 eng