{"product_id":"whats-past-is-prologue","title":"What's Past is Prologue","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-US;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNEW RELEASE!  ORDERS WILL SHIP IN EARLY OCTOBER.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat's Past Is Prologue expands, unfolds and explicates his thesis that when it comes to our attitudes to charity and volunteering in society, we are all ‘the sum of all our parts.’ If we care to look carefully, he argues, our past experiences tell us everything we need to know about how we view the needs of the world around us. And even more importantly, they inform our response.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFew others have thought about it ... and all its implications ... in such detail. And \u003ci\u003e\u003cu\u003ethen\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e gone on to draw out an extended series of logical \u003ci\u003epractical\u003c\/i\u003e tips and ideas ... separately for financial planners, donors, and charity managers! Craig has made the book helpful to all three groups .... leaving all of us in the sector, whether as donor, volunteer, manager, fundraiser, planner, or major funder, plenty to chew on.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’ve never asked yourself why — \u003ci\u003ereally\u003c\/i\u003e why — you support the people and organizations you do, give \u003ci\u003eWhat’s Past Is Prologue\u003c\/i\u003e a read. You just may be amazed at what you learn about yourself.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Craig Swistun, in his new book \u003ci\u003eWhat's Past is Prologue\u003c\/i\u003e reminds us that many are motivated by their past experiences and want to make a social impact. Some have the inclination but do not have or don't think they have the ability to help. Fundraisers and financial advisors, Craig points out, can be the catalysts to bridge this gap. In this well-written, non-technical, and easy-to-read book, Craig sets out the first and best steps towards designing a Strategic Giving Plan for professional advisors, nonprofit managers, and donors.\"\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eChris Snyder\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e RFP Financial Advisor (Retired) Author: How to be Smart with Your Money, Creating Opportunities: A Volunteer's Memoir, and the monthly blog GOOD NEWS STORIES \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Generosity is not an accident of personality; it is a learned behaviour, shaped over time by observation, reflection, and deliberate action. In \u003ci\u003eWhat's Past is Prologue\u003c\/i\u003e, Craig Swistun distills those crucial lessons into a practical and inspiring foundation that shows how everyday acts of giving can be transformed into shared experiences, common goals, and partnerships that truly matter. What's Past is Prologue is, at heart, an invitation: to become intentional about generosity; to see yourself as the catalyst for something larger than you; and to recognize that the smallest of ideas-supported by mentors, voices, and first dollars-can help make our society stronger, more inclusive, and more sustainable for generations to come.\" - \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWilliam Petruk\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, Founder and CEO, FUNDING Matters \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Our generosity begins long before we choose how to give-it begins with our stories. \u003ci\u003eWhat's Past is Prologue\u003c\/i\u003e explores how the experiences, relationships, and moments that shape our lives also shape the why behind our generosity. Whether you're seeking to give more intentionally, guide others in their philanthropy, or build stronger relationships with supporters,What's Past is Prologue will encourage you to reflect on what inspires us all to give. It's a worthwhile read for anyone interested in understanding the deeper motivations behind generosity.\" -\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Aimée Lindenberger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, Chief Engagement Officer, REFOCUS Author of How to Talk About Legacy Giving and How to Engage Potential Legacy Donors  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eISBN 978-1-998796-35-9\u003c\/span\u003e  Civil Sector Press 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003esoft cover |  5 x 7.81 in  |  188 pages\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craig Swistun","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47632394616994,"sku":"c291","price":31.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0384\/1865\/files\/WPIP_CoverOnly.jpg?v=1788793993","url":"https:\/\/hilborn-civilsectorpress.com\/en-au\/products\/whats-past-is-prologue","provider":"Civil Sector Press International Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}