Jean Shafiroff is an American philanthropist and socialite. She graduated from Columbia Business School and has worked in public finance and in private partnerships on Wall Street. She serves on many philanthropic boards including Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services, Lighthouse International, Couture Council, the French Heritage Society, and the New York Women's Foundation. She was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the NYC Mission Society, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping out families in New York City's impoverished neighborhoods. She's married to Martin D. Shafiroff, managing director of Barclays, and splits her time between Manhattan and Southampton, NY.
“When it comes to giving, Jean Shafiroff leads the pack. To anyone
who wants to fundraise, volunteer, or show support by
giving, I must stress: Do not keep this book on your bookshelf.
Place it on your desk. It should be your bible, your roadmap to
success in the world of philanthropy.” —Elsie McCabe Thompson,
President, New York City Mission Society
“Jean Shafiroff’s vision for philanthropy, as outlined in this book
and carried out in her own life, is one of collaboration,
authenticity, and respect. She sets forth a path for
philanthropists, new and old, to reflect on their values and
discover their own philanthropic identity. As a true reflection of
its author, this book embodies a spirit of fierce commitment and
dedication to causes greater than one’s self.” —Ana Oliveira,
President and CEO, The New York Women’s Foundation
“Successful Philanthropy is a call to action to each of us to give
back to our communities. It is both a pleasure and an inspiration
to read definitions of being a philanthropist and the heartfelt
gift of giving, and the manner in which we can all
help. Whether in small or bountiful ways, we can all engage in
philanthropy. As an engaged and dedicated Board Member of French
Heritage Society, Jean epitomizes the values of a true
philanthropist; she is generous, caring, concerned, and determined.
With this same passion, she has written a book that is both
inspiring but also equally practical in its detailed explanation of
how individual philanthropy can be understood and pursued by each
of us. I am sure, with the admirable new modern interest in
philanthropy, that this book will be appreciated by many, and serve
as an inspiration to others.” —Elizabeth F. Stribling, Chairman,
French Heritage Society
“Jean Shafiroff is a force of nature. She is one of the most
passionate and compassionate donors that I know. In this
handy, easy-to-read volume, she lays out everything a budding
philanthropist needs to know to get started, to make smart
decisions and, ultimately, to make an impact in the world through
philanthropy. I recommend it.” —David Rivel, CEO, Jewish
Board of Family & Children’s Services
“To understand philanthropy you can either read Jean Shafiroff’s
book or you can simply experience Jean Shafiroff. I am fortunate to
have done both. While the etymology of the concept of ‘Doing well
by doing good’ is often attributed to Benjamin Franklin, the
behavior is quintessential Jean Shafiroff. She evokes the true
spirit of giving, philanthropy, and volunteerism every day of her
life in her passion for and service to important causes and
organizations.” —Steven M. Bernstein, President, Southampton
Hospital Foundation
“Successful Philanthropy is both a passionate call to action for
philanthropists and an invaluable manifesto for all of us who
endeavor to make a difference in the not-for-profit community by
giving of our time, talent, and financial resources. Scarcely
a philosophical treatise, Jean Shafiroff’s book is a pragmatic
guide to giving that is modeled on her own remarkable life
experience as a successful philanthropist and volunteer.”
—Robert S. Chaloner, President and CEO, Southampton
Hospital
“Jean’s ‘call to action’ derives from her generous spirit and
compelling interest in making the world a better place. Taking
a serious, fresh look at giving, she is both a skilled mentor and
an inspiration.” —Robert Ferguson, Vice President for
Development, Fashion Institute of Technology
“Philanthropy entails the giving of one’s time, one's resources,
and of oneself. Having worked successfully with Jean Shafiroff
on behalf of the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation,
her knowledge and dedication in the field is highly
respected. The reader will benefit from Jean's extensive
experience that is found in her book.” —Jonathan W. McCann, Board
President, Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation
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