Neil Ghosh’s mission is to give a voice to the voiceless and build bridges among people of all backgrounds and beliefs. A seasoned executive, Neil’s experience spans the nonprofit, government, philanthropic, and private sectors. At just 14, he founded a grassroots organization to empower children and youth in his hometown of Kolkata, India—displaying a passion for impact that has defined his career.
Neil’s journey has taken him from his childhood in Kolkata to leading the Australian government’s investment and trade office, from overcoming many personal and professional setbacks to securing leadership roles in global nonprofits supporting vulnerable populations in more than 50 countries.
He is currently the president of MGR Professional Services, Inc., a columnist at Patheos, and a senior advisor to the Ousri Foundation and the Healthy Climate Initiative. Previously, he was CEO of SOS Children’s Villages USA, executive vice president of the Global Fund for Children, and CEO of SNV Netherlands Development Organisation USA.
From advocating for systemic change at the highest levels to working hands-on with marginalized communities, Neil has dedicated his career to creating meaningful impact. His book, Do More Good, is the culmination of his journey—a collection of inspiring stories about extraordinary individuals and a handbook for positive action.
A Journey Across Sectors, United by Purpose
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Endorsements
This book contains Neil Ghosh’s experiences with people and shows how they have positively impacted him. May this book provide positive inspiration to its readers.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Do More Good is an inspiring reminder that in our interdependent world, everyone has the power—and the responsibility—to make a difference in the lives of others. It couldn’t come at a more important time.
President Bill Clinton
Do More Good is a playbook to do just that, offering inspiring lessons learned from global leaders from all walks of life who have looked inside themselves to identify new ways to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges and take concrete steps to solve them.
Darren Walker
Do More Good by Neil Ghosh is thoughtful, well-written, and utterly engaging. In a world of rapid change, sound bites, social media anger, and alarmist screeds, Ghosh offers a quiet reflection. His book is a nice reminder of the humanity that binds all of us and the importance of listening. This is not just a worthwhile read. It is a restorative read, good for the soul.
Tessie San Martin
Uplifting…inspiring…and actionable, Do More Good is equally relevant to the world’s youth; leaders in business, politics, and the nonprofit sector; and regular citizens in this challenging time. Ghosh distills his recollections of thirty extraordinary people into the most important lessons he learned from each. Virtues of decency, empathy, hope, courage, purpose, and more come to life in these personal encounters. A must read.
Raj Kumar
This book is a recipe for a purpose-driven life. Neil Ghosh is a thought leader, and in this thoughtful and heartfelt memoir, Ghosh recounts milestones on his remarkable intellectual, professional, and spiritual journey through the intersecting worlds of business, government, and philanthropy. I found the book immensely helpful for my own personal journey.
Dirk Elsen
At a time of extreme income inequalities, burgeoning wars, polarized politics, corporate greed, spiritual anomie, and fragmented media, Ghosh provides hope and inspiration through examples of people who have made and are making a meaningful difference. It is a book to keep and to give.
Professor Muhammad Yunus
Neil’s Do More Good is inspiring and practical — it reminded me that small actions can lead to big impact. A thoughtful guide for anyone who wants to make a difference.
Cherie Blair
“Thank you for speaking to the Rotary Club on Wednesday. The message that you offer is impactful and I know your talk was meaningful to our club members and the students in the room.”
Jeff Stone
“Thank you for speaking to The Good Life club at Kellogg. Your perspective adds real value to our students’ learning experience and helps prepare them to lead in a rapidly changing world.”
Francesca Cornelli
" This book contains Neil Ghosh’s experiences with people and shows how they have positively impacted him. May this book provide positive inspiration to its readers. "
Dalai Lama
" Do More Good is an inspiring reminder that in our interdependent world, everyone has the power—and the responsibility—to make a difference in the lives of others. It couldn’t come at a more important time. "
" Do More Good is a playbook to do just that, offering inspiring lessons learned from global leaders from all walks of life who have looked inside themselves to identify new ways to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges and take concrete steps to solve them."
" Do More Good by Neil Ghosh is thoughtful, well-written, and utterly engaging. In a world of rapid change, sound bites, social media anger, and alarmist screeds, Ghosh offers a quiet reflection. His book is a nice reminder of the humanity that binds all of us and the importance of listening. This is not just a worthwhile read. It is a restorative read, good for the soul. "
" Uplifting…inspiring…and actionable, Do More Good is equally relevant to the world’s youth; leaders in business, politics, and the nonprofit sector; and regular citizens in this challenging time. Ghosh distills his recollections of thirty extraordinary people into the most important lessons he learned from each. Virtues of decency, empathy, hope, courage, purpose, and more come to life in these personal encounters. A must read."
" This book is a recipe for a purpose-driven life. Neil Ghosh is a thought leader, and in this thoughtful and heartfelt memoir, Ghosh recounts milestones on his remarkable intellectual, professional, and spiritual journey through the intersecting worlds of business, government, and philanthropy. I found the book immensely helpful for my own personal journey."
Development Organisation
" At a time of extreme income inequalities, burgeoning wars, polarized politics, corporate greed, spiritual anomie, and fragmented media, Ghosh provides hope and inspiration through examples of people who have made and are making a meaningful difference. It is a book to keep and to give. "
Muhammad YunusNobel Peace Laureate and
Founder of Grameen Bank
" Neil’s Do More Good is inspiring and practical — it reminded me that small actions can lead to big impact. A thoughtful guide for anyone who wants to make a difference."
international human rights lawyer and wife
of former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.
“Thank you for speaking to the Rotary Club on Wednesday. The message that you offer is impactful and I know your talk was meaningful to our club members and the students in the room.”
“Thank you for speaking to The Good Life club at Kellogg. Your perspective adds real value to our students’ learning experience and helps prepare them to lead in a rapidly changing world.”
at Northwestern University
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