Description
Despite tough economic times, rates of donations are on the rise. If you want to make a difference but don't know where to start, you need Charity & Philanthropy For Dummies.
This is your one-stop, no-nonsense guide to charitable activities. Inside you'll find lots of strategies for philanthropic work such as volunteering your time, raising funds, donating your own cash or expertise, impact investing, and social entrepreneurship. You'll also find lots of case studies from charities big and small to show you what works and what doesn't.
- Help with selecting where to donate or invest
- Ideas for how you can make a difference without having pots of money
- Advice on socially responsible and impact investing
- Techniques for reaching out to others to help your cause - from a local to a global level
You don't need deep pockets to make a difference-you need Charity & Philanthropy For Dummies.
About the Author
Karl T. Muth has donated more than 100 per cent of his salaried income each year for the past decade and is an expert on the financial and legal aspects of philanthropy.
Michael T.S. Lindenmayer founded Eirene; a social venture that focuses on solving issues that impact at least 1 billion people.
John Kluge is Co-Founder of Toilet Hackers; a nonprofit organisation bringing improved sanitation and hygiene to the 2.5 billion people without a toilet in developing nations.
Reviews
"We need to see the world of charities through the eyes of potential supporters, and reading this book is a great way to do it." (UK Fundraising, March 2014) "If you're keen to better your business, your conscience and your community through philanthropic activity, but haven't got a clue where to start, Charity and Philanthropy for Dummies offers some useful guidance." (City Philanthropy, September 2014)
Book Information
ISBN 9781119941873
Author Karl T. Muth
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint For Dummies
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
Weight(grams) 544g
Dimensions(mm) 234mm * 188mm * 23mm
