Philanthropy & Charity

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781620230589Author Sunny FaderFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint Atlantic Publishing CoPublisher Atlantic Publishing CoWeight(grams) 466g

The Syrian war has been an example of the abuse and insufficient delivery of humanitarian assistance. According to international practice, humanitarian aid should be channelled through a state government that bears a particular responsibility for its...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780830844364Author Sam MetcalfFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher InterVarsity PressWeight(grams) 259gDimensions(mm) 205mm...

A collection of one-on-one discussions with 40 of the world's greatest thought and action leaders and prominent philanthropic figures. THE BUSINESS OF PHILANTHROPY features diverse insights into the power of strategic philanthropy to inform,...

This is the first empirically-grounded and theorised account of the identity, characteristics and motivation of fundraisers in the UK. Based on original data collected during a 3-year study of over 1,200 fundraisers, the book argues that it is not...

Written by two expert authors who have won millions of dollars in government and foundation grants, this is the essential book on securing grants. It provides comprehensive, step-by-step guide for grant writers, including vital up-to-the minute...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525659068Author Bill WasikFormat HardbackPage Count 464Imprint Alfred A. KnopfPublisher Alfred A. KnopfWeight(grams) 697gDimensions(mm) 242mm * 169mm *...

Within the philanthropic sector, as never before, time is of the essence. That is, temporal considerations-questions of intergenerational ethics, of the merits of giving now versus giving later, of the benefits and perils of perpetuity-have gained...

The candid tale of one of Britain's most outstanding contemporary philanthropists. These pages wryly track Peter's varied career moves, from flogging tickets for one of The Beatles first major concerts, to getting...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781939438249Author Rene a WormserFormat PaperbackPage Count 428Imprint Dauphin PublicationsPublisher Dauphin PublicationsWeight(grams) 494gDimensions(mm)...

The easy way to make a difference 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...

A compelling new picture of one of the most important, complex, and misunderstood figures of our time.The name George Soros is recognized around the world. Universally known for his decades of philanthropy, progressive politics, and investment success,...

A book that will challenge, delight and encourage in equal measure, this uncompromising book bemoans the madness of poor donor stewardship that besets the charitable sector and sets to put it right. A no nonsense book and refreshing look at achieving the...

Charitable giving in the U.S. reached a new high in 2017 of more than $400 billion, with the majority of American households giving to charity. And every giver, from the tech titan to the everyday middle class citizen, needs to answer the same question:...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780307948762Author Jon KrakauerFormat PaperbackPage Count 128Imprint Anchor BooksPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 200mm *...

How you give matters. Discover philanthropic strategies for creating transformational change. Whether you regularly donate to charity, run a small family foundation, or are responsible for millions of dollars in grants, you are a philanthropist...

The author reveals his journey to success. His account of overcoming all obstacles is one that demonstrates that with an inner determination to succeed combined with positive opportunism, anything is possible. Wishing to support young people from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780830845514Author Mary T. LederleitnerFormat PaperbackPage Count 240Imprint Inter-Varsity Press,USPublisher InterVarsity PressWeight(grams)...

Philanthropy has existed in various forms in all cultures and civilizations throughout history, yet most people know little about it and its distinctive place in our lives. Why does philanthropy exist? Why do people so often turn to philanthropy when we...

Examines how the humanitarian order advances a message of moral triumph and care while abandoning the dispossessed Prompted by a growing number of refugees and other displaced people, intersections of design and humanitarianism are proliferating. From...

One day Greg Mortenson set out to climb K2 - the world's second highest mountain - in honour of his younger sister, but when another member of his group fell ill, they turned around and Greg became lost in the mountains of Pakistan. He wandered into a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780767929974Author Paul NewmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 255gDimensions(mm) 203mm...

While a number of secular philosophers have written on global poverty, theologians have either steered clear entirely or simply mimicked the political analysis currently on offer. Christian authors have argued either for a free market solution to global...

Almshouses, by which religious institutions offer shelter to needy elderly people, come in a variety of architectural styles and often have interesting features, including coats of arms, clock-towers and sundials, and many have chapels and gardens.It was...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9782359260205Author Tade Akin AinaFormat PaperbackPage Count 455Imprint Amalion PublishingPublisher Amalion Publishing

In May 2010, Britain's new Coalition government embarked on its journey to the Big Society. But how did we reach this point? Politicians and commentators have long bemoaned the supposed decline of civic life, fretting about its health and its future. In...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780310383314Author R.T. KendallFormat PaperbackPage Count 112Imprint ZondervanPublisher ZondervanWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 203mm * 136mm * 6mm

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This interdisciplinary book brings together leading scholars to explore how cultural practices and traditions shape philanthropic efforts in education across diverse regions. Offering a comprehensive overview of the field, it identifies key theoretical...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593735138Author Chris AndersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint Crown Publishing Group, Division of Random House IncPublisher Random House USA...

Ever since she learned of the devastation wreaked by Katrina as an 11 year old living in Iowa, Talia has been reaching out to young people across the globe, inspiring and empowering them to chip in, do their part, and prove that that they can, in fact,...

This book offers a micro-global history of humanitarianism and medical care during the 'long' Second World War, which challenges the traditional and Eurocentric chronological boundaries of 1939/1945. It takes as its starting point the Japanese invasion...

Growing Civil Society investigates the role of voluntary action and nonprofit organization in contemporary America. Key to the book is the concept of "third space," which provides an important tool for the construction of civil society. The third space...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781638931515Author Hali LeeFormat HardbackPage Count 256Imprint ZandoPublisher Zando

Social media has become an increasingly important means of connecting with the world around us instantly. Social Media for voluntary organisations is a realistic and easy-to-follow guide to planning, implementing and evaluating a social media strategy...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781861770448Author Helene CurtisFormat PaperbackPage Count 522Imprint Whiting & Birch LtdPublisher Whiting & Birch Ltd

Philanthropy has become a staple of American society and culture. Associations, endowments, foundations, and limited dividend companies have funded education, culture, healthcare, religion, and social welfare. Yet American philanthropy is not as...

A new community-based framework assessing the impact of participatory grantmaking on philanthropy Institutional foundations are influential, yet it can be difficult to understand how they operate. How do their staff members make decisions? What impact...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781506488684Author Dwayne AshleyFormat HardbackPage Count 129Imprint Broadleaf BooksPublisher Augsburg Fortress PublishersWeight(grams) 318g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781953943194Author Alex CountsFormat PaperbackPage Count 414Imprint Rivertowns BooksPublisher Rivertowns BooksWeight(grams) 603gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm...