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A Matter of Hope
Lessons Learned from Leaders, Changemakers, and Visionaries on Making a Difference in the World
By Jim Bildner
Published by Matt Holt Books
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About the Book
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There is one human characteristic that separates those who see a world full of problems from those who see a world full of potential: hope.
Hope is not in short supply; it is everywhere. Venture-philanthropy leader Jim Bildner shows what it takes to move beyond despair and into action.
Drawing on more than a decade as CEO of one of the largest global venture-philanthropy foundations and on the hard-won clarity that comes from profound personal loss, Jim Bildner provides real-life examples of what it takes to turn hope into action, sharing powerful stories of hope transforming lives and the ripple effect it has on whole communities.
Grounded in real cases from hundreds of social enterprises impacting over 600 million lives, Bildner weaves the mindset of optimism with intimate stories of individuals finding strength through vulnerability and lessons from social entrepreneurs changing the world.
A Matter of Hope provides the reader with a practical blueprint on how to solve problems that exist in the world by:
This book is perfect for social entrepreneurs, funders, impact investors, nonprofit and philanthropic leaders and their boards, business leaders driving change, incubators and impact accelerators, faculty, and anyone who wants to make a difference in the world, in their community, and in their lives.
Hope gives you the power to change someone else’s life and, with that very act, to change your own. Hope is there for the taking. You just have to be open enough to see it.
USA Today Bestseller
Publishers Weekly Bestseller
There is one human characteristic that separates those who see a world full of problems from those who see a world full of potential: hope.
Hope is not in short supply; it is everywhere. Venture-philanthropy leader Jim Bildner shows what it takes to move beyond despair and into action.
Drawing on more than a decade as CEO of one of the largest global venture-philanthropy foundations and on the hard-won clarity that comes from profound personal loss, Jim Bildner provides real-life examples of what it takes to turn hope into action, sharing powerful stories of hope transforming lives and the ripple effect it has on whole communities.
Grounded in real cases from hundreds of social enterprises impacting over 600 million lives, Bildner weaves the mindset of optimism with intimate stories of individuals finding strength through vulnerability and lessons from social entrepreneurs changing the world.
A Matter of Hope provides the reader with a practical blueprint on how to solve problems that exist in the world by:
- Understanding the nature of the problem you are trying to solve
- Analyzing the ecosystem and existing infrastructure that surrounds the problem
- Being clear about what you hope to accomplish
- Developing a specific execution strategy: namely, having the right people, in the right places, at the right time
- Knowing who needs to ultimately adopt your solution to embed or institutionalize it, and have a plan—and partners—to do that
This book is perfect for social entrepreneurs, funders, impact investors, nonprofit and philanthropic leaders and their boards, business leaders driving change, incubators and impact accelerators, faculty, and anyone who wants to make a difference in the world, in their community, and in their lives.
Hope gives you the power to change someone else’s life and, with that very act, to change your own. Hope is there for the taking. You just have to be open enough to see it.
Product Details
- Publisher: Matt Holt Books (September 8, 2026)
- Length: 208 pages
- ISBN13: 9781637749760
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Raves and Reviews
“Instead of allowing the personal pain he’s experienced to be an excuse to turn away from life’s hardest challenges, Jim Bildner embraces them with a fierceness that is breathtaking. With real examples, he offers hard-won, practical advice on tackling the problems most of us assume are unsolvable in our lifetimes . . . The ingredient that must infuse all this work is hope, he insists, and when you put the book down, you’ll have a lot more of it.”
—Judy Woodruff, former Anchor, PBS NewsHour; Peabody Award Winner; and Nationally and Internationally Acclaimed Journalist
“Hope isn’t wishful thinking—it’s built on a foundation of belief in the essential humanity in each of us. Jim Bildner’s very life journey, and the powerful examples in his uplifting book, reinforce—or restore—our confidence in the future. A great read at a critical time in our nation.”
—General Stan McChrystal, US Army, Ret.; CEO and Chairman, McChrystal Group
“I am in awe over what Jim and his team at DRK have achieved. In this book, Jim describes their work and true achievements, and offers a crisp playlist for current and new entrepreneurs in building scalable and successful social impact enterprises. It’s a must-read.”
—Tim Koogle, former CEO and Chairman, Yahoo!; former Chairman and Investor, Method; and Chairman, Ripple Foods, OllyPBC
“A Matter of Hope is one of those singular books you cannot put down. From tears of joy to goosebumps while you read—Jim shows us how literally anyone can move hope to action.”
—Carrie Morgridge, CEO, Morgridge Family Foundation
“A Matter of Hope tells the stories of a wide range of heroic people who dedicated themselves to making the world a better place . . . We can all be extraordinary this way if we just believe in ourselves, our ideas, and the possibilities of a better future.”
—Larry Kramer, President and Vice Chancellor, London School of Economics and Political Science; former President, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; and former Dean, Stanford Law School
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