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Christopher Mogil

クリストファー・モギル

Kurisutofā Mogiru

Profile

Gender
Male
Nationality
United States
Languages
English

Career

Occupations
philanthropist, author

Awards

American Book Award
1993
Work: We Gave Away a Fortune
Organization: Before Columbus Foundation
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

We Gave Away a Fortune

1992 Non-fiction (philanthropy/giving)

A practical guide on philanthropy and giving by the authors. Offers cases and advice on how to give wealth and assets, and how to consider family and inheritance in the process.

philanthropygivingwealth distributioninheritance and family

Bibliography

  • Christopher Mogil, Anne Slepian, Peter Woodrow - We Gave Away a Fortune, New Society Publishers, 1992

Style & Themes

Literary Style
practical, didactic tonecase-based exposition
Recurring Motifs
givingresponsibilityintergenerational relationships

Legacy

Christopher Mogil is an author and activist known for his work in philanthropy and encouraging giving. As a founder of Bolder Giving and co-director of the Impact Project, he contributed to spreading a culture of donation. His co-authored book 'We Gave Away a Fortune' has been recognized as a practical giving guide and is cited as an American Book Award winner in 1993 (citation needed in some sources).

Trivia

  • Co-authors include Anne Slepian and Peter Woodrow.
  • Published 'We Gave Away a Fortune' in 1992.
  • Founder of Bolder Giving.
  • The book is cited as having won the 1993 American Book Award (citation noted as needed in some sources).