“In Doing Good Great, Doug Balfour provides numerous examples from around the globe that demonstrate how supporting and cultivating local innovation and growth is essential for poverty alleviation. I have personally witnessed and advocated for the powerful effect that investments in local communities can have within a region, and it is my great hope that this book is not only read, but that its ideas are applied, resulting in a global collaborative effort that produces sustainable change.”

“Working out how to do philanthropy in a way that makes a genuine difference is one of the biggest challenges facing the world. Part memoir, part a how-to guide, Balfour has written an engaging, insightful, and practical book on what it takes to be a performance philanthropist.”

“Doug Balfour’s book not only encourages and inspires readers to move from doing good to doing great, it does something far more important—it illustrates how.”

“Lots of ‘experts’ purport to know how to best use donors’ funds to make a difference to the suffering of the world’s most marginalized communities, but Doug Balfour is the real deal. He combines years of experience on the frontlines of humanitarian crises with an unmatched expertise in working with philanthropists to help them make a real impact with their funds. It’s a powerful combination—and this compelling book shows how it can be done.”

“Doing Good Great is a highly engaging mix of riveting story and astute analysis, made all the more compelling because of the author’s unique portfolio of experiences in the worlds of business, international development agencies, and private philanthropy. Doug Balfour writes honestly and passionately, and the result is a book I would heartily recommend to experienced development practitioners and philanthropic investors alike.”