Book Reviews
"Elaine has tackled a difficult area of life and achieved amazing success. A creative and first class piece of work, this book should be put in the hands of every graduating student and church leader and administrator. If it is read by people in every walk of life, ordinary people will make an extra ordinary difference." Rev. Gerald Brown
"Elaine Kelly has cleverly written a story comparable to "The Wealthy Barber" for charitable donors and financial planners. "Give Smart" is alive with real life discussions about the experiences and decisions in being a donor. Kelly takes the reader along a witty journey of investment and tax savvy. "Give Smart's" engaging style will captivate readers and it's definitely something I hope donors, potential donors and anyone involved in charitable organizations will read. Outstanding work Elaine. " Alastair Davis, CEO Habitat for Humanity -Niagara
"Financial advisors in Canada need to be encouraged to incorporate charitable giving into their professional practice. Elaine Kelly's book is an excellent step in that direction and will provide advisors with the practical knowledge that they need to get started." Brad Offman, Vice President, Strategic Philanthropy, Mackenzie Investments
"...a useful resource to give to anyone who may be considering a major donation. Most financial advisors would be wise to add this book to their collection." Brad Giroux, Estate Planning Specialist, Credential Financial Strategies
"...an excellent job of looking at all these strategies in an entertaining way very timely, given the latest tax incentives to donate and the growing trend towards strategic charitable giving and donor involvement. An enjoyable read!" Keith Augustine BA CMA CFP FCSI Trust and Estates Practitioner, Meridian Credit Union
"Elaine has made a complex topic very easy and readable for anyone to understand." Liz Palmieri, Executive Director, Niagara Community Foundation
“Elaine Kelly’s “Give Smart” transforms the somewhat obscure language about personal ‘gift planning’ into entertaining, practical and informed words and phrases that make every day good sense. This is a most readable and informative book on a subject that is still, for many, somewhat shrouded in mystery and uncertainty.” Albion Wright MA BD Gift Planner, The United Church of Canada
“Creative and comprehensive, Ms. Kelly’s book is a great guide for any donor considering return on their investment, and providing clarity on the many giving opportunities available to donors today. Our thanks to Ms. Kelly for promoting the importance of giving and the potential gifts have to inspire progress.” Frances Hallworth, United Way of St. Catharines & District
“From my involvement in the Hospice Niagara organization, I am delighted that Elaine has chosen to incorporate reference to this important palliative care organization. All hospices offer their services at no cost to clients, and as such awareness for the public to consider donations and planned giving is hugely important. Elaine has captured these concepts remarkably. A great job!” Sheryl Wherry, Vice President, Meridian Credit Union
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