Philanthropy category: 319 books

Cover of Confidentiality Policy | Example
by Gordon Owen
Language: English
Release Date: May 31, 2013

Why We Have A Policy? It will seem obvious that we should not breach confidences so why have a policy when the principles are obvious? The answer is that we have developed the guidelines that form our policy to:- A. Protect staff and volunteers
 B. Protect...
Cover of Disaster Preparedness Kit
by Rod Purnell
Language: English
Release Date: September 25, 2003

We live in very uncertain times. One only needs to turn their thoughts to 9-11 to witness just how uncertain the world has become. Not only are we facing disaster on a global level, individually thousands of us experience our own forms of disaster every day. Fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes,...
Cover of Commission-Based Fundraising | Pros & Cons - Why Not?
by Gordon Owen
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2013

We are frequently asked to take Fundraising assignments on a commission-only basis. Whilst we have undertaken fundraisers assignments on a commission basis in the past with relative success and to mutual benefit the whole concept has fraught with potential problems. There are a...
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Welfare's Forgotten Past

A Socio-Legal History of the Poor Law

by Lorie Charlesworth
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2009

That ‘poor law was law’ is a fact that has slipped from the consciousness of historians of welfare in England and Wales, and in North America. Welfare's Forgotten Past remedies this situation by tracing the history of the legal right of the settled poor to relief when destitute. Poor law was not...
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Fire in the Dark

making a difference in the world

by Ron Talarico
Language: English
Release Date: August 23, 2012

If you have ever asked yourself what positive impact the efforts of just one person could possibly have on the world's innumerable and seemingly overwhelming problems, then this book is for you. Kate St. Martin worked alone as a nurse making her daily rounds for more than twenty years deep inside...
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From the First Rising Sun

The Real First Part of the Prehistory of the Cherokee People and Nation According to Oral Traditions, Legends, and Myths

by Charla Jean Morris
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2011

While in medical school (which I did not have the privilege of completing), once a week we had a small group discussion class called Focus On Problems. Each group had a leader, a member of the medical school staff or someone closely associated with the school, usually an MD or Ph.D. Our group leader...
Cover of Givenomics: How giving creates sustainable success for companies, customers and communities
by Richard Morris
Language: English
Release Date: January 24, 2013

Are current business models part of the problem or part of the solution? Givenomics draws upon the experience of building a not for profit social enterprise called TheGivingMachine from an idea into a successful venture that has already generated its first half a million free donations to date. In...
Cover of Seasons of Hope
by Frank Bice
Language: English
Release Date: August 15, 2016

In Seasons of Hope, author Frank Bice, says, 'Thank You,' to teammates, coaches, and players. With themes emphasizing gratitude and service, Seasons of Hope is a must read for athletes, coaches, and anyone seeking to overcome challenges.  With lacrosse and football stories, Bice reveals...
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Does Collective Impact Work?

What Literacy Coalitions Tell Us

by Frank Ridzi, Margaret Doughty
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2017

The book seeks to demonstrate the ways in which collective impact approaches have guided the development of literacy coalitions over time. Since community collaboration strategies developed to address social issues, coalitions have grown from small networking organizations to powerful forces for change....
Cover of Wish Granted

Wish Granted

25 Stories of Strength and Resilience from America's Favorite Athletes

by Make-A-Wish® with Don Yaeger
Language: English
Release Date: April 22, 2014

“Those kids are my heroes and by actively deciding to help them continue their fight with a little more hope, you’re one of my heroes, too.”—Michael Jordan, from the Introduction Poignant stories from this nation’s best loved athletes include Michael Jordan, Michael Phelps, John Cena,...
Cover of Charities and Political Policy/Campaigning
by Gordon Owen
Language: English
Release Date: May 30, 2013

There are a number of ways in which a charity may be at risk of becoming embroiled in party politics, albeit unintentionally. These are set out under five headings, along with best practice advice covered in this eBook. This eBook does not serve to advocate not developing a policy that...
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The Everything Fundraising Book

Create a Strategy, Plan Events, Increase Visibility, and Raise the Money You Need

by Richard Mintzer, Sam Friedman
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2003

The Everything Fundraising Book makes fundraising easy with step-by-step instruction and advice from the experts. Whether you are a community volunteer or a professional fundraiser, this clear and practical guide shows you exactly how to set goals, create a plan, and tap into a financial goldmine...
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Not for Sale

The Return of the Global Slave Trade--and How We Can Fight It

by David Batstone
Language: English
Release Date: October 6, 2009

“Human trafficking is not an issue of the left or right, blue states or red states, but a great moral tragedy we can unite to stop . . . Not for Sale is a must-read to see how you can join the fight.” —Jim Wallis, author of God's Politics “David Batstone is a heroic character.” —Bono In...
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Toxic Charity

How the Church Hurts Those They Help and How to Reverse It

by Robert D. Lupton
Language: English
Release Date: October 11, 2011

Veteran urban activist Robert Lupton reveals the shockingly toxic effects that modern charity has upon the very people meant to benefit from it. Toxic Charity provides proven new models for charitable groups who want to help—not sabotage—those whom they desire to serve. Lupton, the founder of...
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