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Book SynopsisAn unconventional biography of an unconventional woman. Eglantyne Jebb, not particularly fond of children herself, nevertheless dedicated her life to establishing Save the Children and promoting her revolutionary concept of human rights. In this award-winning book, Clare Mulley brings to life this brilliant, charismatic, and passionate woman, whose work took her between drawing rooms and war zones, defying convention and breaking the law. Eglantyne Jebb not only helped save millions of lives, she also permanently changed the way the world treats children.Trade Review"Here is the story of one of the great women of the world who made a real difference to the lives of the most needy children. Told with Clare Mulley’s sure instinct for the lives of others, this is an extraordinary book about a unique woman, a woman for our times." * Michael Morpurgo *“An insightful biography of a truly remarkable woman. This portrait is especially poignant 100 years on when Eglantyne’s mission remains as relevant and urgent as ever. We must not forget this woman’s determination, and what she set out to achieve. Her vision serves as an inspiration as we each do our bit for children less fortunate than our own”. * Natasha Kaplinsky *"A pleasure to read...a combination of Jebb's own mischievous attitude and Mulley's lively style." * The Times Literary Supplement *"A very good read, telling an extraordinary story." * The Guardian *"Unusual and perceptive...all credit to Clare Mulley, a past winner of the Daily Mail Biographers' Club prize." * Daily Mail *“This centenary edition celebrates the life of an indomitable woman. Compellingly written and meticulously researched, this biography is a monument to extraordinary perseverance. Eglantyne Jebb, without any children herself, actually gave her life to stop children being the innocent victims of adult war. I wish she were here today!” * Joely Richardson *"Brings to life the world of clever and conscientious upper-middle-class women... A valuable account of a forgotten life." * The Sunday Times *"Eglantyne Jebb completely revolutionised public perceptions of charity and our collective responsibility towards children. This excellent book makes plain that Eglantyne's vision is just as powerful - and relevant - today as it was then... Those who read this book will be inspired - as I am - by a woman who dared to think the impossible and turn it into reality. Her example lays down a challenge to us all." * Jasmine Whitbread , former CEO of Save the Children UK *"Wonderful, clever and funny, Clare Mulley's lively and intimate biography brings out the humour, inconsistency, willfullness and just excellent energy of Eglantyne." * Alexander Masters, author of Stuart: A Life Backwards *“This is a truly brilliant book, about a woman who changed the world for the better and forever." * Gordon Brown *"Kept me up half the night - really fascinating and moving - beautifully written and paced…wonderful." * Richard Holmes, prize-winning biographer and author of The Age of Wonder *"A wonderful biography... All of us who continue to build on Eglantyne’s vision are in your debt for giving us the real human being who inspires our work." * Charlie MacCormack, former CEO of Save the Children USA *"This book tells the tale of one of the twentieth century's most inspirational women... I'd urge anyone to pick up this book and be inspired." * Paul O'Grady *"Beautifully constructed and passionately written...evocative, funny and poignant." * Big Issue *"A crisp, masterly biography." * The Good Book Guide *"An interesting biography of a fascinating person who deserves to be better known and appreciated for her work." * Oxford Times *"This biography of Eglantyne Jebb, who established the charity to look after children in the chaos that followed the end of the First World War, brings to life a charismatic woman who changed the way the world treats children." * Waterstone's Books Quarterly *"Sensitive, entertaining and beautifully written, The Woman Who Saved the Children is an absorbing exploration of a life filled with achievement... A sparkling biography of a fascinating woman." * Kate Williams, author of England’s Mistress and Becoming Queen *"Meticulously researched...a testimony to Jebb's remarkable humanitarianism." * Oxford Today *"A very readable story which will strike a chord for many." * The Times *"A fascinating new book." * Western Mail Series *"A most interesting account of a life full of colour and curiosity." * Bury Free Press series *"Admirably researched... Clare Mulley has done Eglantyne proud. Her informative and sensitively written biography will put SCF's founder, and through her SCF itself, well and truly on the global map." * Church Times *

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Book SynopsisWouldn’t charity governance be so much easier if it wasn’t for all of your fellow trustees? Being knowledgeable and experienced as a trustee is important, but having the ability to interact effectively with your fellow board members, that is where good governance really starts. Get it wrong and, very quickly, you’ve got a battle on the board. Working in sustained harmony towards a common goal can be a tall order for many trustees. Debra Allcock Tyler’s approach to this challenging subject is characteristically engaging as she adopts a different ABBA tune as the theme for each chapter. Frank and with real-life examples firmly to the fore, she mixes leadership theory with practical advice delivered straight from the shoulder. It includes: • Understanding the trustee role • Working with fellow trustees and the CEO • Compliance and regulation • Dealing with information and understanding the money • The psychology of decision-making • Managing risk and handling crisis So, if you are a trustee or about to become one, you will benefit from the insights and hard-won wisdom distilled in this book. If you want to be the dancing queen (or king) of good governance and avoid a waterloo for your charity, then this book is for you.Trade Review‘Debra Allcock Tyler's new book on charity governance is like none other on the topic. The style is frank and down to earth. It has very useful good practice materials and concentrates on the all-important people issues that so easily lead to dysfunctional governance. A must for all charity trustees, especially more experienced ones.’ Lindsay Driscoll, Charity law and governance consultantTable of ContentsAbout the Directory of Social Change About the author Acknowledgements Foreword Introduction Chapter 1 One of us is crying: the challenges of trusteeship Chapter 2 What’s the name of the game? Knowing what you’re there for Chapter 3 Take a chance on me: working with your CEO Chapter 4 Gimme, gimme, gimme: managing the information Chapter 5 Super trouper: chairing the board Chapter 6 Knowing me, knowing you (ah-ha): working with fellow trustees Chapter 7 I do, I do, I do, I do, I do: compliance and regulation Chapter 8 Money, money, money: the essentials of finance Chapter 9 The winner takes it all: the psychology of decision-making Chapter 10 SOS: managing risk and dealing with crisis Chapter 11 Thank you for the music: tips from other trustees References and notes

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Book SynopsisAn updated edition of The Shed That Fed A Million Children first published in 2015.The original book tells the incredible story of how Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, a quiet, unassuming fish farmer from Argyll, Scotland, became the international CEO of a global school-feeding charity.At that time, Mary's Meals was feeding a million children every school day in some of the poorest countries of the world.Fast forward six years and that figure has now doubled to more than 2 million children who now receive Mary's Meals daily in their place of education.In this edition, which features an additional chapter as well as a new preface and epilogue, Magnus brings the story right up-to-date, recounting how the continued growth of the international movement has been made possible, thanks to a global legion of staff, volunteers and supporters. Their unwavering commitment, dedication and continued little acts of love' have created an organisation that now holds the key to eradicating child hunger altogeTrade Review‘MacFarlane-Barrow … writes simply, modestly andmovingly. It is a book full of kindness that stirs you, on everypage, to want to be better.’ Independent ‘It is a remarkably straightforward aim, but one that changeslives.’ Telegraph ‘The power of the message lay in its simplicity and the no-frills ethos … inscribed on Magnus’ heart.’ Daily Record ‘Mary’s Meals has come of age by holding firm to its governing values, negotiating corrupt regimes, poor infrastructure,natural disasters and even Ebola to keep on feeding some ofthe world’s poorest people.’ Scotsman

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Book SynopsisThe 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 struggling communities much like his own childhood neighbourhood, Rod's journey led him to help address ineffective education in this country. His story ends with his going back to the beginning, using his skills and experience to create the Aldridge Foundation and, through his academy schools, help 10,000 students nationwide to reach their full entrepreneurial potential.

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Book SynopsisA moving memoir from a woman who made a fortune in a man''s world and then gave it all away...soon to be turned into a filmIn 1962, Stephanie ''Steve'' Shirley created a software company when the concept of software barely existed. Freelance Programmers employed women to work on complex projects such as Concorde''s black box recorder from the comfort of their own home. Shirley empowered a generation of women in technology, giving them unheard of freedom to choose their own hours and manage their own workloads. The business thrived and Shirley gradually transferred ownership to her staff, creating 70 millionaires in the process.Let It Go explores Shirley''s trail blazing career as an entrepreneur but it also charts her incredible personal story - her dramatic arrival in England as an unaccompanied Kindertransport refugee during World War Two and the tragic loss of her only child who suffered severely from Autism.Today, Dame StephanTrade ReviewThe word 'inspiring' is greatly overused, but Stephanie Shirley's story is one of those rare cases in which it truly applies. This book is an extraordinary tale of creativity and resilience, and of the power of well-targeted philanthropy to transform the world -- Oliver Burkeman * Guardian *There is an entire business course in this book: about the dangers of profitless growth, the difficulties of succession planning, and the problems of managing clever people. But more important, this engrossing story of an extraordinary life is filled with lessons in what it means to be human -- Michael Skapinker * Financial Times *An inspiring memoir by a great entrepreneur who charted her life to do well while doing good -- Ronald Cohen * Chair of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment *Steve Shirley's autobiography is nothing short of inspiring. She is a role model for young women worldwide in her spirit, determinism, humour, and generosity -- Simon Baron-Cohen * Professor at Cambridge University *

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Book SynopsisTrying to understand your charity's finances is enough to keepyou awake at night. This no-nonsense guide unpacks the jargon, the processes and the systems that makes the world of charity finance such a tricky one to navigate.

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Book SynopsisNobody who comes away from reading The Bill Gates Problem will look at him in the same way' - The TimesYou know him as the founder of Microsoft; the philanthropic, kind-hearted billionaire who has donated endless funds to good causes around the world. But there''s another side to Bill Gates.We might like to think of the Gates Foundation as an innocent charity giving away money, collaborating with stakeholders, and listening to the desires of the populations it hopes to help, but is that how it works in practice?Combining rich storytelling and ground-breaking reporting, The Bill Gates Problem offers readers a provocative and timely counter-narrative about one of the world''s most widely recognized individuals - a true global celebrity with international reach. But more than that, this book speaks to a vital political question around economic inequality and the erosion of democratic institutions - why should the super-rich be ableTrade ReviewInvestigative journalism with a fierce polemical edge … Nobody who comes away from reading The Bill Gates Problem will look at him in the same way. * The Times *A tale of frustration and even rage at the culture of secrecy and often incompetence inside Gates’s philanthropic world, it is also strangely heartening. * New Statesman *Tim Schwab has written the definitive critique of Bill Gates as bully-philanthropist. Schwab uses the case of Gates to tell a compelling and carefully researched story that raises disturbing questions about the lack of accountability of power-philanthropy. * Robert Kuttner, co-founder and co-editor, The American Prospect *This is not the story of one bad man, so much as a demonstration of the inability for anyone-no matter how smart or rich-to solve the world's problems from the top down with money and technology. * Douglas Rushkoff, author of Survival of the Richest *In this incisive and penetrating book, Schwab dares to confront a question society has long ignored: should a secretive, unaccountable billionaire dictate policy in public health, education, and science? Fearlessly rendered and much-needed. * Sonia Shah, author of The Next Great Migration *Tim Schwab follows the money to expose what happens when one man-however intelligent or well-intentioned-amasses so much wealth and so much power, he can literally dictate to governments around the world. With great skill-and given the range of Bill Gates's influence, considerable courage-Schwab pulls back the curtain to deliver a classic of muckraking journalism. * D. D. Guttenplan, editor, The Nation *An extraordinary and detailed work of investigative journalism into an underexplored nexus of influence in global affairs. * The Telegraph *[An] excellent exposé of hyper-billionaire ‘myths’ * Nature *

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Book SynopsisWhat Have Charities Ever Done for Us? uses case studies and interviews to illustrate how charities support people and communities, foster heritage and culture and pioneer responses to crucial social, ethical and environmental questions.Table of ContentsIntroduction PART 1 What are charities, and why do we argue about them? The many faces of charities What has gone wrong? ‘Stick to your knitting’: the curbs on campaigning PART 2 Changing the world The health of the nation Equality, slavery and human rights Rights for women and gay liberation Protecting animals and the natural world PART 3 I mproving lives and communities Local action and self-help Supporting other people The wider world Community arts PART 4 A junior partner in the welfare state? Public service contracts Reducing the burden on the state Charities as pioneers PART 5 Preserving the past, preparing for the future Castles, canals and stately homes Museums and the perils of charitable status The minefield of charitable education Pushing the boundaries of medicine and science Part 6 The way ahead Reviews and strategies Charity governance: fit for purpose? Coming clean with the public The pursuit of independence Postscript

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Book SynopsisThe leading guide which includes details of over 400 companies and 162 associated corporate charities in the UK that support community and voluntary organisations. The guide gives advice on what to be aware of when seeking company support and how to apply.

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Book SynopsisCelebrated historian David Nasaw, whom The New York Times Book Review has called a meticulous researcher and a cool analyst, brings new life to the story of one of America''s most famous and successful businessmen and philanthropistsin what will prove to be the biography of the season.Born of modest origins in Scotland in 1835, Andrew Carnegie is best known as the founder of Carnegie Steel. His rags to riches story has never been told as dramatically and vividly as in Nasaw''s new biography. Carnegie, the son of an impoverished linen weaver, moved to Pittsburgh at the age of thirteen. The embodiment of the American dream, he pulled himself up from bobbin boy in a cotton factory to become the richest man in the world. He spent the rest of his life giving away the fortune he had accumulated and crusading for international peace. For all that he accomplished and came to represent to the American publica wildly successful businessman and capitalist, a self-educated writer, peace activist, philanthropist, man of letters, lover of culture, and unabashed enthusiast for American democracy and capitalismCarnegie has remained, to this day, an enigma.Nasaw explains how Carnegie made his early fortune and what prompted him to give it all away, how he was drawn into the campaign first against American involvement in the Spanish-American War and then for international peace, and how he used his friendships with presidents and prime ministers to try to pull the world back from the brink of disaster.With a trove of new materialunpublished chapters of Carnegie''s Autobiography; personal letters between Carnegie and his future wife, Louise, and other family members; his prenuptial agreement; diaries of family and close friends; his applications for citizenship; his extensive correspondence with Henry Clay Frick; and dozens of private letters to and from presidents Grant, Cleveland, McKinley, Roosevelt, and British prime ministers Gladstone and Balfour, as well as friends Herbert Spencer, Matthew Arnold, and Mark TwainNasaw brilliantly plumbs the core of this facinating and complex man, deftly placing his life in cultural and political context as only a master storyteller can.Trade Review“The definitive work on Carnegie for the foreseeable future, and it fully deserves to be.” —John Steele Gordon, The New York Times “Never has this story been told so thoroughly or so well as David Nasaw tells it in this massive and monumental biography.” —Jonathan Yardley, The Washington Post “Beautifully crafted and fun to read.” —Louis Galambos, The Wall Street Journal “The definitive Carnegie biography has arrived.” —USA Today “Nasaw delivers a vivid history of nineteenth-century capitalism.” —Fortune“Nasaw’s fine book . . . seems sure to be the final word on ‘the Star-spangled Scotchman.’”—Los Angeles Times “Nasaw’s research is extraordinary.” —San Francisco Chronicle “A meticulous account of a paradoxical American original.” —BusinessWeek “Make no mistake: David Nasaw has produced the most thorough, accurate and authoritative biography of Carnegie to date.” —Salon.com “Nasaw’s . . . very well-written biography is timely and instructive . . . Nasaw does brilliant work in bringing [Carnegie] to life.” —Kirkus (starred review)“A comprehensive and often engrossing biography . . . compelling.” —Booklist “In this lucid, meticulous, and finely detailed biography, David Nasaw has delivered the authoritative volume on Andrew Carnegie that we have long awaited. He captures in persuasive fashion the many sides of this energetic and kaleidoscopic personality—the abrasive industrialist, the enlightened philanthropist, the aspiring, often infuriatingly self-deluded author and political polemicist—and thereby makes a valuable contribution to the rich literature of America in the Gilded Age.” —Ron Chernow, author of Alexander Hamilton

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Book SynopsisAnyone responsible for organizing a voluntary or public event will want to do it safely and well, complying with the legislation relating to different aspects of their event. This book will help you to research, plan, organize, manage and deliver any event, match, show, tournament or function that will be attended by more than a handful of people. You may be running a gymkhana, fete, fun run, steam fayre, half marathon, carnival, school sports day, jumble sale, tennis tournament, car boot sale, model aircraft show or even a huge pop festival or Formula 1 car race. Whatever it is, the principles are the same. As event manager you will need to research, plan, liaise with authorities, obtain permissions and licences, comply with legal requirements and then deliver the event to the public.Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. The event manager; 3. The event objective; 4. Planning the event; 5. Health & safety; 6. Type of event; 7. When to run the event; 8. Defining y

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Book SynopsisThe charity sector survives and thrives thanks to people like you - people who volunteer as trustees for the benefit of others. The responsibility of trusteeship, and the volume of legal information on what you should and should not do, however, can be overwhelming. This bestselling guide will help you find your way and make good decisions. It provides easy to understand information about the responsibilities of trustee boards and straightforward advice on planning the work of the organisation, getting funding, and managing staff and volunteers. Who is this book for? New or prospective trustees, or those wishing to brush up their governance skills. Also useful to those from other sectors seeking an update on charity governance and students on third sector courses.Trade ReviewWhat they said about the previous edition: * 'This satnav for trusteeship is a valuable tool and a true must-read publication.' Andrew Hind, former Professor of Charity Governance, Cass Business School and former CEO, Charity Commission; *‘The Charity Trustee’s Handbook is a practical addition to the resources of any trustee. The checklists for making your board of trustees and its sub-committees effective are invaluable.’ Tesse Akpeki, Leadership, Governance and Personal Development Consultant *‘I really welcome this comprehensive guide which will be especially useful for new trustees or those considering engaging in a trustee role. The chapter ‘‘Is trusteeship for you?’’ is timely, well written and clear and, in recent times, the best I’ve seen.’ *Jenny Berry, Director of Leadership and Governance, ACEVO * ‘This is a very practical guide to being a charity trustee which covers all you need to know in a straightforward, jargon-free style.’ Lindsay Driscoll, Charity Governance Consultant *‘As trustee responsibilities become steadily more challenging, the handbook provides an essential source of invaluable information.’ Dr Chris Hanvey, former Vice-Chair, The Family Fund

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Book SynopsisLegacies and in-memory gifts are a crucial source of income for charities, as well as a fulfilling giving experience for pledgers. For fundraisers doing the asking it can also be highly rewarding, but you need to have the skills and know-how to hone your approach. This ground-breaking guide brings together 24 of the charity sector's biggest thinkers and most experienced fundraisers to offer you sound, practical advice. The fourth edition explores the strategies and techniques that fundraisers need to know. It also covers legal and ethical issues, as well as essential information on how to manage legacy income. It is packed with case studies anddigital communications and media, new in-memory giving strategie and legacy administration systems. This is a key textbook for anyone responsible for fundraising, whether your post covers legacy giving in particular, or you have a wider remit. The guide will also be of use to senior charity staff, chief executives and trustees considering a legacies strategy.Trade Review`Gifts in wills have the potential to change the world. Engaging your supporters and the wider public in legacy conversations has never been more crucial or more exciting. This book is a great starting point to help fundraisers shape their legacy strategy, influence internally and understand the variety of ways in which they can raise awareness and inspire people to include a gift in their will.'Dominique Abranson Dip IDM, Legacy and In-Memory Manager, WaterAid, and Chair of the Institute of Fundraising Legacy Marketing and In Memoriam Special Interest Group; `This little gem of a book is a very easy read that will answer all your questions and help you to build your legacy programme from start to finish. You'll find yourself referring to it again and again, no matter what level you are working at.'Emma Deabill, Alumni Relations and Development Co-ordinator, University of Portsmouth; `It's great to see an updated edition of this fantastic book, which offers valuable insights from a number of different experts in the field. Irrespective of the size of your organisation or the extent of your experience, you'll find really practical takeaways that will enhance your fundraising practice.'Craig Fordham, Director of Legacies, Macmillan Cancer Support; `I read Legacy and In-Memory Fundraising cover to cover: the fact that the chapters are written by different contributors made it an interesting read. An excellent overview into getting started and where legacies fit into a charity's fundraising strategy - I would really recommend this book.'Judith Howard, Trusts, Foundations and Legacies Co-ordinator, Royal Ballet School; `Legacy income presents a huge opportunity for charities of all sizes, but the challenge for everyone is knowing how to make the most of that opportunity. Look no further. This excellent resource provides everything you need to know about legacy fundraising in one slim volume. With contributions from the legacy world's premier league, this book will benefit your legacy programme whether it is already well established or just beginning.' Stuart Noble, Acting Director of Fundraising, Bible Society; `Producing innovative legacy campaigns and motivating your fundraising team with new ideas are important for legacy managers. Legacy and In-Memory Fundraising will help you do this by giving your team the confidence to nurture donor relationships, ultimately resulting in lasting legacies. From absolute beginners to more experienced legacy fundraisers, this is a must-have for any charity aiming to meet its legacy income targets.' Ian Roome MInstF, Head of Fundraising and Volunteering, Over and Above NHS Charity, Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust; `This book reads like a who's who of some of the greatest legacy and in-memory fundraisers over the past decade. From crafting your case for support to creating conversations; and from legacy forecasting to legal pitfalls - this book has it all.' Rob Cope, Director of Remember A Charity and Director of Development, the Institute of Fundraising [from the Foreword]

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Book SynopsisWhat would cause an eighteen-year-old senior class president and home-coming queen from Nashville, Tennessee, to disobey and disappoint her parents by forgoing college, break her little brother's heart, lose all but a handful of her friends (because they think she has gone off the deep end), and break up with the love of her life, all so she could move to Uganda, where she knew only one person and didn't even speak the language? A passion to follow Jesus. Katie Davis left over Christmas break of her senior year for a short mission trip to Uganda and her life was turned completely inside out. She found herself so moved by the people of Uganda and the needs she saw that she knew her calling was to return and care for them. Katie, a charismatic and articulate young woman, is in the process of adopting thirteen children in Uganda and has established a ministry, Amazima, that feeds and sends hundreds more to school while teaching them the Word of Jesus Christ. Kisses from Katie invites readers on a journey of radical love down the red dirt roads of Uganda. You'll laugh and cry with Katie as she follows Jesus into the impossible and finds joy and beauty beneath the dust. Katie and her children delight in saying yes to the people God places in front of them and challenge readers to do the same, changing the world one person at a time. Content Benefits: This story of one young woman's decision to serve the Lord by living with and loving the people of Uganda will inspire you to see how God uses all of us for his purposes. Inspiring story of a woman of faith who trusted God Riveting account of a ministry in Uganda Katie's next chapter of ministry is recorded in Daring to Hope An inspiring and fascinating biography Ideal reading for those who have been inspired by missionary biographies Perfect book to encourage someone in their faith Ideal reading for anyone who loves to see God at work in the world Great gift idea for any occasion Binding - Paperback Pages - 288 Publisher - Authentic Media

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Book SynopsisDo you wish you could do more to change the world but don''t know how? Do you ever look around at the many charities asking for donations and feel overwhelmed? This inspiring and uplifting book explores the effectiveness of charity and calls for more radical giving if we want to contribute to a better world. During a period when British society seems more divided than ever, and our decision makers are even more disconnected from the issues that keep us awake at night, Giving Back highlights the people and movements taking on some of the most challenging social issues of our time.A respected figure in philanthropy, Derek A. Bardowell presents a unique insight into what''s going on inside the world of giving and where we can best make a difference.From redefining the role of charity itself to reimagining philanthropy through a reparative lens, Bardowell introduces a radical new take on how social problems, from climate change to racial injuTrade ReviewPart memoir and part manifesto, Derek Bardowell presents a thoroughly-argued case for how charitable giving can be redesigned to make the difference it should be making. Raw, honest and beautifully written, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to make the world a better place. -- Angela SainiGiving Back expands the concept of philanthropy by presenting a rich and complex mix of impressive personal testimony, expansive cultural knowledge and analysis of systemic inequality, while challenging the deep-rooted economic order that continues to underpin today's philanthropic structures. Intellectual and passionate, brave and radical, it offers us new and improved routes forward. -- Bernardine EvaristoDerek's new book is a game changer in terms of how we need to look differently how we approach philanthropy in the context of Black Lives Matter and Covid 19. The legacies of the past and failure to tackle racism since the murder of Stephen Lawrence in society requires new leadership insights and actions a clear commitment for change. Derek book provides and framework and mantra for policy makers, funders and wider voluntary and community sector. -- Patrick VernonDerek Bardowell masterly exposes everything which is wrong about charities today but gives us hope and a roadmap l reimagining how charity and giving can work to create a better society for all. The book you didn't realise you wanted but desperately need! I will never think about charities in the same way again. Charities beyond inequality, giving without the 'saviour complex'. Bardowell shows how we can reimagine our idea of charities and giving without entrenching the very inequality that is inherent in the idea of the "rich" giving to the "poor". -- Marcus RyderIn Giving Back, Derek Bardowell delivers a delicious yet essential rallying call of a read that will do an enormous amount to help us all understand how we can enhance society. -- Nels AbbeyEqual parts poetic, heart-wrenching and actionable; Bardowell provides the system-level framework needed to change our world. -- Charlotte Cramer, Author, The Purpose Myth, Founder, Plastic—StudioDerek Bardowell is a criminally underrated writer. This book is an indictment of the world of philanthropy and charity through an unapologetic Black lens. A Trojan horse of a book that is as much about class, race and music as it is about giving, by a writer who has been at the heart of Black Britain for decades and knows what he is talking about. -- Symeon Brown

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Book SynopsisThis book shows you how you can set a charity investment policy and think clearly about your financial goals and measures of success. It will help you make sensible and well-informed investment decisions and, ultimately, empower your charity to do more with its valuable resources.

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Book SynopsisPlanning for the future will keep your organisation efficient and adaptable, help you manage change, and enable you to deal better with tomorrow's unforeseeable challenges. This comprehensive guide will help you develop a robust strategy, a business plan, a programme for change, to guide your organisation where it needs to go.

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES TOP TEN BESTSELLERIn her powerful memoir His Bright Light, Danielle Steel opened her heart to share the devastating story of the loss of her beloved son. In A Gift of Hope, she shows us how she transformed that pain into a campaign of service that enriched her life beyond what she could imagine.For eleven years, Danielle Steel took to the streets with a small team to help the homeless of San Francisco. She worked under cover of darkness distributing food, clothing, bedding, tools, and toiletries to the city's most vulnerable citizens. She sought no publicity for her efforts and remained anonymous throughout. Now she has chosen to tell her story to bring attention to their plight.In this unflinchingly honest and deeply moving memoir, the famously private author speaks out publicly for the first time about her work among the most desperate members of society. She offers achingly acute portraits of the people she met Trade ReviewA must read for all fans * Bella *

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Book SynopsisThe history of The Salvation Army, and the women and men behind its creation.

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Book SynopsisCollates knowledge and examines the role and nature of community groups and activities operating outside of the formal voluntary sector in the UK to develop a coherent understanding about these so-called below the radar organisations.Trade Review“This fills a significant gap in our understanding of self-organised community activity, based on a range of original research studies. Essential reading for academics, activists and policy makers alike.” Marjorie Mayo, Emeritus Professor of Community Development, Goldsmiths, University of London“The book provides an insightful picture of BTR groups and social action in communities that is incredibly valuable to anyone wanting to understand more about this aspect of the UK voluntary sector.” Community Development Journal (OUP)Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why get below the radar? The importance of understanding community groups and activities ~ Angus McCabe and Jenny Phillimore Part One: Scoping and mapping community actions and activities Below the radar? Community groups and activities in context ~ Angus McCabe and Jenny Phillimore Getting below the radar: micro-mapping ‘hidden’ community activity ~ Andri Soteri-Proctor Part Two: Community groups and activities in context Are we different? Claims for distinctiveness in voluntary and community action ~ Angus McCabe and Jenny Phillimore Community as policy: reflections on community engagement, empowerment and social action in a changing policy context ~ Angus McCabe Lost to austerity, lost in austerity: rethinking the community sector in Ireland ~ Niall Crowley All change? Surviving below the radar: community groups and activities in hard times ~ Angus McCabe and Jenny Phillimore Part Three: Under-explored radars The UK Gypsy, Traveller and Roma third sector: a Gypsy industry or route to empowerment? ~ Andrew Ryder and Sarah Cemlyn Understanding grassroots arts groups and practices in communities ~ Hilary Ramsden, Jane Milling and Robin Simpson Is there a black and minority ethnic third sector in the UK? ~ Lucy Mayblin ‘More than a refugee community organisation’: a study of African migrant associations in Glasgow ~ Teresa Piacentini Part Four: Thinking about voice, learning and emotion below the radar ‘Almost a whisper’: black and minority ethnic community groups’ voice and influence ~ Phil Ware Learning to sustain social action ~ Jenny Phillimore and Angus McCabe Authentic and legitimate? The emotional role of ‘grassroots’ community activists in policymaking ~ Rosie Anderson Conclusion: thinking back and looking forward ~ Angus McCabe and Jenny Phillimore

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Book SynopsisWhat makes a soldier? What makes a business mind? What makes a philanthropist? In this rich memoir, Canadian icon of mining finance and public service Terry Salman reflects on his remarkable life, offering inspiration and mentorship for others seeking to build their own legacies. Salman traces his journey from his modest beginnings in Montreal as the son of a Turkish immigrant father and Quebec-born mother, to the traumas of the Vietnam War, to his rise up the Canadian business world, and the growing dedication to service that earned him the Order of Canada. He recounts the moments that shaped him: the brotherhood of the U.S. Marines and the lifelong duty of loyalty and community they instilled in him; the traumas he endured as a young sergeant in Vietnam; his return to Canada and the mentors who helped guide his success; and his many roles in helping others. As he climbs the corporate ladder, his deep-seated faith and commitment to social responsibility grows. He takes on leadership roles, including chairman of the Vancouver Public Library Foundation and the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation — where he helped fund a hospice for AIDS patients — and Honorary Consul General of the Republic of Singapore. Offering an inside view at the Canadian business, political, and philanthropic landscape, What We Give is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand how some are driven to succeed, and to give back

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Book SynopsisThe charitable sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in the global economy. Nearly half of the more than 85,000 private foundations in the United States have come into being since the year 2000. Just under 5,000 more were established in 2011 alone. This deluge of philanthropy has helped create a world where billionaires wield more power over education policy, global agriculture, and global health than ever before. In No Such Thing as a Free Gift, author and academic Linsey McGoey puts this new golden age of philanthropy under the microscope-paying particular attention to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. As large charitable organizations replace governments as the providers of social welfare, their largesse becomes suspect. The businesses fronting the money often create the very economic instability and inequality the foundations are purported to solve. We are entering an age when the ideals of social justice are dependent on the strained rectitude and questionable generosity of the mega-rich.Trade ReviewThe charitable model represented by the Gates Foundation is failing to address the root causes of inequality and ecological crisis. This path-breaking book is a sorely needed, historically grounded investigation into the difference between philanthropy and justice. -- Naomi Klein, author of This Changes Everything and The Shock DoctrineFierce . provocatively examines the power imbalances and ambiguities of charitable giving . a clear-eyed and much-needed study. -- Andy Beckett * Guardian *On both the left and the right, social critics sense that there is something deeply corrupt in the way we live now . With extraordinary insight and original investigation, Linsey McGoey understands how this twenty-first century mess was made. Her voice is reasoned and never shrill, her research is solid, and her courage is remarkable. Rather than spin far-fetched conspiracy theories, she simply shows what the oligarchs are doing in plain sight, which is frightening enough. -- Jonathan Rose, author of The Intellectual Life of the British Working ClassesMcGoey correctly questions whether Big Government would, in fact, be more efficient than Big Philanthropy in addressing the rise of inequality. * New Republic *It's worth hearing what she has to say, because it's not said enough . we give too little scrutiny to people like Gates, and too much credence to the idea that philanthrocapitalism can 'save the world.' * Fast Company *Picking up the cudgels wielded by Ida Tarbell and her fellow trustbusters, McGoey produces a startling report. * Kirkus *A timely criticism of a society that allows an individual to accumulate such a distorting amount of financial power; it is an indictment of unaccountable power. * Maclean’s *A brave, intelligent and important book that raises vital questions about the full impact of a key source of the world's public health funding. As the book shows the drive to do good can raise a host of ethical and policy questions-many of which have not been considered or even acknowledged prior to this book. -- Arthur Caplan, New York UniversityA book that is by equal measure provocative and compelling that finally gives a voice to concerns that many have silently harbored ... charts the speed of the Foundation's emergence and influence with conceptual fluency and historically referenced gusto that in parts left me gobsmacked. -- Dr. Sophie Harman, Queen Mary, University of LondonImpeccably researched and beautifully written, Linsey McGoey's book is the best and most complete examination of the Gates Foundation and the workings of big philanthropy. A must-read for anyone concerned with where the world is heading. -- Michael Edwards, Distinguished Senior Fellow, DemosIn this valuable, dense, but accessible book, McGoey illuminates a major cultural shift in leadership and control of power in the US. Highly recommended. * Choice *A lively and well-argued antidote to the comfortable but superficial assumption that giving money away is, by definition, good: it helps you understand why things are more complicated than that. * Third Sector *Essential reading for any scholar interested in contemporary development issues . McGoey convincingly shows that contemporary philanthropic thinking abides by the same underlying ideology than that of the so-called robber barons. * Review of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Studies *

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Book SynopsisBecoming a charity trustee allows you give back to a cause that you care passionately about, but the role could come with personal benefits too. Being a charity trustee can boost your health, happiness and confidence. The skills and contacts you develop can also increase your career prospects. But with an estimated 100,000 charity trustee vacancies in the UK, it can be difficult to know where to start. How To Become a Charity Trustee is a practical toolkit for charity trustee volunteering that gives clear guidance on how to get started. It covers: - What a trustee is - Responsibilities of a trustee - Finding the right role - Crafting your application Whether you're a young person looking for board-level leadership experience, mid-career and expanding your horizons, or approaching retirement and wanting a fresh challenge, this guide will help you step into trusteeship. Sponsored by Ecclesiastical Insurance.Trade Review‘A guide like this is important so that others realise, what I wasn’t told, that this route is not just for those with degrees or business qualifications, but that there is a role at the top table for those who’ve graduated from university of life.’ Bushra Ahmed, Chair of the Small Charities Coalition, vice-chair at the Asian Resource Centre Croydon and trustee of the Mayor of Croydon’s charities ; This guide is invaluable in helping you understand the skills you have to offer, and find the right role as a trustee. Becoming a trustee can feel like a lot of responsibility, but it’s a brilliant feeling knowing you really are contributing where it’s needed.’ Amelia Papworth, Trustee, Cambridge Money Advice Centre ; ‘This guide will be helpful to potential trustees in understanding the benefits of taking on this responsibility and hopefully hearing from others about their experiences will only help to further that desire to apply for roles and make that next step in becoming a trustee.’Rob Avann, Chief Executive, Open University Students Association

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Book SynopsisThis book shows you why minutes matter and how they are vitally important to all organisations to document meetings. This edition, updated by new lead author Kirsty Semple, takes into account both online and in-person meetings and the increasing use of technology to manage and preserve the integrity of minutes.

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Book SynopsisNothing really prepares you for what it’s like to become a board trustee of a charity you believe in; nothing, that is, until now.This book talks you through how to become a brilliant board trustee, carry out your roles effectively and even enjoy the experience.Written by a current board member, for boards and their trustees, each chapter outlines the key approaches to take to become part of an empowered and brilliant board. Discover the principles of Governing with Purpose, and find out why governance and leadership are core values for board trustees.Above all, it speaks to the value of your role in leading a charity to achieve its objectives.Brian Cavanagh has over 25 years’ experience of governance and leadership in the public sector in Scotland. He is the CEO of Calibrate, a mentoring consultancy specializing in strategic leadership and board governance for the charity sector in UK and Ireland. Brian chairs an SME in Scotland and is a board member of a housing association in Ireland.Trade Review"..an incredibly valuable resource for anyone new to the world of charity governance and an apt refresher for any existing trustee" Changing the Chemistry * Changing the Chemistry *Table of ContentsTable of ContentsIntroductionPart 1 First PrinciplesChapter 1 Governing with purposeWhat does it mean for board members, understanding your why as a board member and reimagining your roleChapter 2 – What does good board governance look like?Setting out foundations of how board members add value, understanding roles and the power relationships around the board and outwith the board roomChapter 3 Governing Cause Organisations - keeping to purposeA wider look at what governing in a values-based organisation in regulatory framework means - and the challenges and opportunities that entails. Part 2 - Critical relationshipsChapter 4 The key relationship: Primus inter pares - the ChairIdentifying the different types of Chair/CEO combinations and outlining the best balance for Governing with PurposeChapter 5 The key relationship; the CEOSetting out the roles of the CEO and exploring the different approaches and their impact on relationships with the board.Part 3 revisiting the rolesChapter 6 Effective decision makingWhat are the key components and techniques that make for good decision making? How much should be delegated and what is the role of CEO and senior management in that? What roles do committees have in managing and assessing risk, and above all how do the personality types of board members impact upon decision making?Chapter 7 Groupthink versus Dissent - getting the balance rightExamining the nature of constructive challenge and the dangers of Groupthink and Dissent - and how board members play out their roles of collective responsibility and personal and moral views as a core to Governing with PurposeChapter 8 Strategy versus Scrutiny - getting the balance rightExploring the dilemma how Boards often feel more comfortable in their scrutiny role yet getting more involved in the shaping of strategy is where boards need to be – chapter outlines how boards should manage that dilemma Part 4 Re-imagining PurposeChapter 9 Governance as LeadershipIntroducing the concept of governance as leadership to improve general board effectiveness, and how boards can realise their powerChapter 10 Board as Ambassador and InfluencerExploring the under-realised importance of a board member as ambassador and influencer – and hoe boards can offer real added value and demonstrate their leadershipChapter 11 The Learning BoardShowing that Governing with Purpose can only be fully realised through the development of a learning board, with thoughts on how to achieve thatChapter 12 – Recruit and Renew Showing to how to develop successful succession planning and board renewalAppendix oneThe Holy Grail – the perfect board meetingAppendix twoRoles and responsibilities

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Book SynopsisThis book explores how philanthropy is perceived and practiced in a predominantly Muslim society. It is the first academic quantification of philanthropic giving and volunteering using a representative sample of the Egyptian population, providing the reader with a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the state of philanthropy in Egypt. The book discusses traditional and religious philanthropic mechanisms and provides a thorough explanation of the waqf system, how it is perceived today, and how it could support innovation. Furthermore, as a solid direct product of the research embodied in the creation of a community foundation, it discusses reviving and modernizing the concept of waqf, thus elaborating an example of how academic studies may be employed to create proto-types for learning and calculated action.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to lead your organisation more effectively, manage it with greater efficiency and govern it with enhanced energy with this fully revised guide to civil society management by your side. A quintessential and long-trusted compendium with wise counsel on every page, it covers every issue you're likely to face as you drive your organisation forward. With over 21,000 other civil society leaders across the world owning a copy, no chief executives, chairs, trustees and senior managers should be without a copy. Middle and junior managers with aspirations to develop and widen their roles will also want to read it too. Voted number 2 on The Guardian list of "Five must-reads for charity workers"Trade Review'Whether you're new to the not-for-profit world or an old hand, if you care about the effectiveness of charities and want to build trust in the sector, read this. Then follow its practical and insightful lessons.' Lynne Berry, OBE, Chair, Breast Cancer Now;This book is so useful that it should be compulsory reading for every trustee, chief executive and senior manager. If everyone involved in management and governance read this book we'd have a more effective charity sector with far fewer problems.' Amanda Witherall, Chief Executive, Association of NHS Charities; 'Thorough, pragmatic and approachable - this authoritative how-to guide is ideal for civil society organisations of all stripes and at every stage of their development, whether newly incorporated organisations laying down their foundations or long-established charities striving for modern best practice.' Saleh Saeed, OBE, Chief Executive, Disasters Emergency Committee; 'Mike Hudson has the insight required to transform charities from well-meaning groups to high-impact organisations better able to achieve their mission. As CEO of an international charity I know that whether it's structuring staff teams, strengthening boards or working in strategic alliances, this book is an invaluable volume that I keep coming back to.' Philip Lymbery, Chief Executive, Compassion in World Farming; 'This book has always been required reading for those involved in management in the voluntary sector and this new and updated version with its focus on leadership and governance will be even more valuable. I warmly recommend it.' Baroness Pitkeathley, House of Lords; 'Mike Hudson stands out from the crowd: he understands not only the frameworks of governance and management in the not-for-profit sector but also the nuances and implications of behaviours within those frameworks. His book is a masterly combination of both elements. I refer to his work regularly and will continue to do so with this latest book.' David Gregson, Chair, Lawn Tennis Association

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Book SynopsisCommunity Fundraising is one of the oldest and most common forms of fundraising. Resilient in recessions and appealing to broad demographics, there is increased interest in the range of peer-to-peer and participatory fundraising activities that can attract new audiences and act as a gateway to ongoing supporter relationships. And yet in spite of this there is surprisingly little written about the eclectic mix of community fundraising activities. This book fills that gap. The guide brings together the expertise of many of our most experienced community fundraisers. It covers strategy and planning as well as the key activities that make up community fundraising from cash collections to small-scale and mass participation events. It offers techniques on managing volunteers and how to steward fundraising participants. Who is this book for? This will become the key textbook on community fundraising for fundraisers and events staff from both small and large organisations. It will also be of use to senior charity staff, CEOS and trustees considering a community fundraising strategy.Table of ContentsCommunity Fundraising is one of the oldest and most common forms of fundraising. Resilient in recessions and with a broad appeal there is increased interest in the range of peer-to-peer and participatory fundraising activities that can both attract new audiences and help maintain existing supporter relationships. And yet in spite of this there is surprisingly little written about this area of fundraising. This book fills that gap. The guide brings together the expertise of many of our most experienced community fundraisers. It covers strategy and planning as well as the key activities that make up community fundraising from cash collections to small-scale and mass participation events. It offers techniques on managing volunteers and how to steward fundraising participants. Who is this book for? This will become the key textbook on community fundraising for fundraisers and events staff from both small and large organisations. It will also be of use to senior charity staff, CEOS and trustees considering a community fundraising strategy.

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Book SynopsisPractical Project Management is a realistic and easy-to-follow guide to managing projects for voluntary organisations. It will help you shape and structure the passion that drives your work in order to achieve positive results. The book leads you through the key stages of project management from preparation to delivery and discusses the activities and decisions you will need to succeed. It covers: * Key tools and models for project planning * Resource management and risk control * Budget planning and dealing with finances * Project evaluation and assessing social benefit Incorporating down-to-earth examples and case studies, this book is essential for everyone involved in project management for the voluntary sector and vital to those who are new to this area.

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Book SynopsisDo you lurch from one fundraising campaign to the next, or are you able to step back and take the long view? The way you approach fundraising can make all the difference to your charity's success and its ultimate survival. The prudent fundraiser has to have a strategy in place that is both robust and dynamic, and this book will set you on the path to achieving that. Grounded in robust theory but with the needs of practitioners at its heart, this book will be your indispensable aid. It shows you how to: * Understand the internal and external fundraising environment * Identify your strategic objectives and key audiences * Structure your tactics * Track, measure and control your plan * Avoid strategic wear-out With additional insights around contemporary issues and advice on how to establish an ethical framework for your fundraising, this guide is a pre-requisite for all fundraising professionals.Trade Review‘This is a really welcome guide to the elements of creating and implementing a fundraising strategy, filled with useful and practical tools to create a fundraising plan grounded in insight. The content on fundraising ethics, inclusion and diversity, and emergent and agile strategy makes this book incredibly relevant in today’s changing fundraising landscape.’ Katie Simmons, Director of Fundraising Strategy, British Red CrossTable of Contents1 Introduction 2 The external audit 3 The internal audit 4 Research 5 Identifying your audience 6 Developing your message 7 Tactics 8 Contemporary issues in fundraising 9 Fundraising ethics 10 Monitoring and control 13 Getting buy in 11 Budgeting and scheduling 12 Avoiding wearout

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Book SynopsisGrants fundraising is a significant and highly competitive income source for charities, contributing over £3 billion of income from UK trusts and foundations alone. This guide shows you how to maximise the value of grants fundraising for your charity. By adopting a holistic view of fundraising, it takes into account all of the elements of the grant-seeking process rather than over-focusing on the proposal-writing stage.This title will make essential reading for all grants fundraisers whether new to the area or not.Trade Review‘This guide captures the essence of successful grants fundraising and is so well written the practical and well-informed advice jumps off the page. I also love the thoughtful analogies, examples and case studies that add depth to the information. If fundraisers follow Neela Jane’s wise suggestions, they will succeed.’ Amanda Delew, Director, Solid Management and Consultancy Services; ******* ‘I loved this book! Neela Jane has written a practical guide full of helpful tips, tools and examples to help you build relationships with trusts and foundations and to succeed in the complex world of fundraising. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve got some fundraising experience and want to keep improving, this book is full of ideas that will help.’ Rob Woods, Author and Fundraising TrainerTable of ContentsIt will help you * Recognise the context for grants fundraising * Find and understand your funders * Plan your approach * Build the relationship and submit the ask * Establish good stewardship * Submitting the ask * Building the relationship * Troubleshoot potential problems

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Book SynopsisHow do you make the most of the volunteers who give their time to your organisation? Engaging people, giving them a great experience and balancing the needs of your organisation is an essential skill. These are the key strategic issues covered in this comprehensive guide for recruiting, selecting, involving and rewarding volunteers effectively.Ensure you get it right by gaining from the knowledge and experience gathered in this single volume by leaders in their field. This guide captures the essential information anyone managing volunteers. If you've just been given responsibility for volunteers in addition to your main role, or you're a dedicated Volunteer Manager, this book is for you. It will also be useful for other management and senior management roles to understand the work involved in effectively engaging volunteers. It includes: * Current trends in volunteering and how to make the most of current opportunities * How to match the right volunteers to the right roles * Creating a comprehensive volunteering programme * Measuring the impact of volunteering in meeting your aims * How to improve strategy and working relationships for your organisation.Trade Review‘This book provides extensive guidance on effective volunteer management, matching people to the right roles and creating an effective volunteering strategy. It is a valuable resource for everyone who works in this hugely significant aspect of our lives.’ Baroness Grey-Thompson, DBE, DL [from the Foreword] ; ‘A valuable source of information for anyone seeking to empower and support volunteers through effective management, enablement and support. The book is well researched, clearly presented and easy to navigate quickly.’ Rebecca Kennelly, Director of Volunteering for Royal Voluntary Service

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Book SynopsisEarning money is one thing but giving it away with intelligence and consideration is the hardest thing in the world. That's where philanthropy advice fills a real and increasing need. Philanthropy advising is an emerging and important profession that has largely gone under the wire in spite of the growing demand, particularly among younger donors, for support in charitable giving. Advising Philanthropists explores the developing role of philanthropy advisor, the practicalities involved in the job and the wide range of skills and knowledge needed to start and excel at working with donors. As well as explaining the key concepts, this accessible guide considers the challenges that can be encountered and ethical dilemmas that must be considered; it is supplemented by the inclusion of previously unpublished interviews with 40 philanthropy advisors from around the globe providing illuminating case studies and insights. Focused on UK-practice, but also rich with examples and material from across the world, this book is a unique and timely addition to the developing body of literature on philanthropy. Advising Philanthropists covers: How the role of advisor has emerged; What key concepts you need to know;The role and practical skills of an advisor; Understanding and working with donors; The challenges and broader context in giving philanthropy advice The key audience for this book is those new to or considering a career in philanthropy advising, including students, as well as established philanthropy advice professionals seeking to deepen their knowledge and improve their practice

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Book SynopsisIf you’re a fundraiser or social entrepreneur keen to secure large gift for any kind of social cause you need to be able to ask the right people for the right money in the right way. But how do you do that?In this ground-breaking book, global experts Bernard Ross and Clare Segal share their approach - used by major fundraising organisations from UNHCR in the Middle East to MSF in the US and from UK’s Oxford University to MEF Museum in Argentina – which has been used to secure gifts up to $110m in a single ask.Whether you’re an experienced fundraiser looking for new ideas, a newbie keen to get to the right approach fast, or a board member anxious to help out, you’ll find the answers you’re looking for inside. The book also has a special social bonus - every copy you buy will result in a donation to the WHO foundation to pay for a Covid 19 vaccine in a developing nation. “One reasonably useful book = one life-saving vaccine.”Trade ReviewNo fundraiser's office should be without this bookI would buy any book by Bernard Ross AND when he co-authors one with the outstanding Clare Segal, I would ensure that I don’t miss it! This amazing duo’s latest book, Making the Ask, does not disappoint.I have been reading up on behavioural science to improve fundraising success for a few years and have had some wins just based on following basic principles. This book was therefore timely and will become an essential read for anyone wanting to maximise income to their non-profits. Although a serious subject and critical to any fundraiser, Ross and Segal’s book is peppered with their inherent humour, making it a fun but vital read. * Amazon *Practical and modern guide to fundraisingMaking the Ask is an excellent update on Ross & Segal's previous work 'The Influential Fundraiser'. It now incorporates the latest learnings from decision science, advancing the already useful psychological and sociological tools from their previous work. The book is a deeply practical and reflective guide for any individual whose job it is to inspire others to change the world through donating money. * Amazon *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Usual thanks Dedication Preface Background on how the model was developed Several examples anecdotes where the approach has worked Some of the science background and name check Introduction/overviewThis section outlines the key organising principle/model- the 5Ps and how they are interconnected: Passion: how to get yourself, and your donor, into the right mindset to seek and secure support Proposal: how to shape and organise a complex story into one that is salient and simple Preparation: all the key issues you need to consider before you make the call, type the email, prepare the proposalPersuasion: how to handle the interaction with a prospect- a range of psychological techniques to manage the conversationPersistence: you rarely succeed in your first approach- this element explores how to deal with challengesChapter 1: Passion Creating a personal anchor for you and the supporter: getting yourself into a success mindset and your prospects into a [philanthropic mindset Understanding hygiene and motivation factors; understanding Hertzberg-inspired safety and motivation factors Creating your Personal Brand: establishing how you want to come across in the situation- behaviors, appearance, style Chapter 2: Proposal: Organising complex messages: the =mc story framework using key psychological drivers: +/- outcomes and future/present Creating Powerful Propositions: how to chunk your overall need into propositions related to the needs and interests of a prospect Mr Ockham’s Shaving kit: how to ensure you have made your proposition super simple- a key to success Chapter 3: Preparation You can’t always get what you want: dividing up the outcome you want into a LIM-it: Like, Intend and Must. (A range of acceptable outcomes.) Taking the prospect on a journey- how to shape the steps for the prospect towards a positive outcome beyond a successful gift Think Feel Do: at every step you should consider three ?: what info do I want the prospect to know, how do I want them to feel, what do I want them to do? Chapter 4: Persuasion Building rapport: how to build engagement with people who are not like you- the importance of mirror neurons How do people think they decide v how do people actually decide?: System 1 vs system 2 including key unconscious biases VAK: the importance of adapting your language and communication style to match that of the prospect Chapter 5: Persistence The 9 Nos: when ‘no’ doesn’t really mean ‘No, but means ‘ask me a better question... ‘and the importance of Killer Questions Be Resourceful: techniques to recover form challenges call on your Mental Mentors, or adopt a new Perceptual position Learn from the Past: the importance of after action review- answering the three key learning questions Glossary: explanation of key terms and phrases commonly usedFurther Reading: related books and resources to exploreAbout the Authors: some background info and credibility buildingThe book will offer access to a range of complementary bonus material. This will be accessible on-lineHow to be an effective Volunteer Board FundraiserSome specific hints on how to improve the effectiveness of volunteer fundraisersWriting a Case for SupportA more detailed explanation of the =mc Case for Support StructureDeveloping a supporter journeyHow to move a prospect along the stages of the 5P model

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Book SynopsisThe 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 inadvertently caught up in a New York family turf war while trying to buy a treated wood company.However, at the book's heart is a serious mission to present a clear and galvanising case for strategic philanthropy, crucially with the founding of educational charity, The Sutton Trust.Partly an inspiring memoir, partly an impassioned call to action for social mobility and educational equality, Peter Lampl's autobiography describes how a self-made entrepreneur amassed a fortune and then chose to use it to help others.Trade Review‘Peter Lampl embodies the great truth that those in a position to make a difference should do so.’ Michael Bloomberg‘Using his private wealth to advance the public interest, Peter Lampl has transformed the opportunities available to thousands of young people and changed the way we think about social mobility.’ Gordon Brown

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Book SynopsisThere's water in the engine,' he said. The engine has stopped.'This changed everythingSurviving the Storms brings together incredible first-hand accounts of rescues carried out by the remarkable RNLI lifesavers.In this collection of heart-wrenching and life-affirming missions, we hear blow-by-blow descriptions of some of the most dramatic rescues from the last twenty years. We experience these through the eyes of the lifesavers as they must make life-or-death decisions, face fierce conditions and tackle difficult and dangerous situations. But we also see the optimism, passion and courage that is crucial to a successful rescue, and experience the genuine joy felt by the volunteer crews and lifeguards in being a part of something so important.Each remarkable story is one of bravery, jeopardy and an unrelenting commitment to battling the forces of nature and saving every life. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the RNLI men, women, husbands, wives, fathers and mothers, all forming one big c

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Book SynopsisFrom the ethicist the New Yorker calls "the most influential living philosopher," a new way of thinking about living ethicallyTrade Review"Singer’s argument is powerful, provocative and, I think, basically right. The world would be a better place if we were as tough-minded in how we donate money as in how we make it."—Nicholas Kristof, New York Times "We need thinkers such as Singer to test our intuitions. . . . The encouraging message is that we do have the resources to be better. . . . This requires foremost that we believe in the goodness of others. So reading these powerful new books on the existence of altruism could be the first step to making the world a nicer place."—Stephen Cave, Financial Times "Singer's book is bold, fresh, inspired, reasoned, optimistic. Read it and grow your brain."—Walter M. Bortz II, MD, Huffington Post Blog "Singer's argument is powerful, provocative and, I think, basically right. The world would be a better place if we were as tough-minded in how we donate our money as in how we make it."—Nicholas Kristof, International Times ". . . easily one of the most relevant moral philosophers working today."—Jonathan T.D. Neil, Art Review "The Most Good You Can Do should be of interest not only to committed [effective altruists] . . . but to anyone who cares about the effectiveness of their charitable activities. . . . It is a valuable contribution to the philosophical literature."—Travis Timmerman, The Philosophical Quarterly "The Most Good You Can Do is worth reading, if only for the interesting examples and the challenge to our own comfortable thinking and accepted norms. It should also rightly strengthen the views of those who believe in using objective evidence when it comes to philanthropy rather than subjective emotion."—Nick Temple, Alliance "A marvellously provocative and intriguing book. We would expect no less from Peter Singer, who has been bringing out such books for forty years."—Joel Marks, Philosophy Now "In a world getting ever wealthier and more unequal, a book about effective altruism is overdue. What can you be doing— realistically, practically, today—to make the world a better place? No one has thought harder about this question than Peter Singer, and he answers it with his characteristic clarity and persuasiveness."—Elie Hassenfeld and Holden Kamofsky Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of the Open Philanthropy Project "Peter Singer is one of the most important thinkers of our time, and this is his most important book. Through the stories of those in the nascent effective altruism movement, he provides clear guidance on what it means to live an ethical life in the face of the world’s many problems. From charity to career choice to consumerism, this book will revolutionize how you think about doing good."—Will MacAskill, author of Doing Good Better: Effective Altruism and How You Can Make a Difference "Provocative and important. . . .The Most GoodYou Can Do is a delight to read—Singer is a deep thinker and a wonderfully clear writer, moving smoothly from careful philosophical analyses to vivid stories of extraordinary lives. And even if you are not persuaded that effective altruism is the way to become a better—and happier—person, you will find yourself deeply unsettled by Singer’s provocative claims about poverty, climate change, animals, art, rationality, and much else."—Paul Bloom, author of Just Babies "From the time of his 1972 paper “Famine, Affluence, and Morality,” Peter Singer has argued that we should be giving more to alleviate global suffering than we usually do. In this new book, Singer introduces us to people who are giving much more and are having fun doing it, and shows us just how easy it is to make a positive difference in the world."—Lori Gruen, author of Ethics and Animals: An Introduction "Read Peter Singer at your own peril. His arguments about animal welfare and vegetarianism have moved millions to change their lives. The Most Good You Can Do will challenge you to consider how your donations, career choices, and everyday life decisions can maximize good in the world."—Rob Reich, Stanford University

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Book SynopsisDo you wish you could do more to change the world but don''t know how? Do you ever look around at the many charities asking for donations and feel overwhelmed? This inspiring and uplifting book explores the effectiveness of charity and calls for more radical giving if we want to contribute to a better world. During a period when British society seems more divided than ever, and our decision makers are even more disconnected from the issues that keep us awake at night, Giving Back highlights the people and movements taking on some of the most challenging social issues of our time.A respected figure in philanthropy, Derek A. Bardowell presents a unique insight into what''s going on inside the world of giving and where we can best make a difference.From redefining the role of charity itself to reimagining philanthropy through a reparative lens, Bardowell introduces a radical new take on how social problems, from climate change to racial injuTrade ReviewPart memoir and part manifesto, Derek Bardowell presents a thoroughly-argued case for how charitable giving can be redesigned to make the difference it should be making. Raw, honest and beautifully written, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to make the world a better place. -- Angela SainiGiving Back expands the concept of philanthropy by presenting a rich and complex mix of impressive personal testimony, expansive cultural knowledge and analysis of systemic inequality, while challenging the deep-rooted economic order that continues to underpin today's philanthropic structures. Intellectual and passionate, brave and radical, it offers us new and improved routes forward. -- Bernardine EvaristoDerek's new book is a game changer in terms of how we need to look differently how we approach philanthropy in the context of Black Lives Matter and Covid 19. The legacies of the past and failure to tackle racism since the murder of Stephen Lawrence in society requires new leadership insights and actions a clear commitment for change. Derek book provides and framework and mantra for policy makers, funders and wider voluntary and community sector. -- Patrick VernonDerek Bardowell masterly exposes everything which is wrong about charities today but gives us hope and a roadmap l reimagining how charity and giving can work to create a better society for all. The book you didn't realise you wanted but desperately need! I will never think about charities in the same way again. Charities beyond inequality, giving without the 'saviour complex'. Bardowell shows how we can reimagine our idea of charities and giving without entrenching the very inequality that is inherent in the idea of the "rich" giving to the "poor". -- Marcus RyderIn Giving Back, Derek Bardowell delivers a delicious yet essential rallying call of a read that will do an enormous amount to help us all understand how we can enhance society. -- Nels AbbeyEqual parts poetic, heart-wrenching and actionable; Bardowell provides the system-level framework needed to change our world. -- Charlotte Cramer, Author, The Purpose Myth, Founder, Plastic—StudioDerek Bardowell is a criminally underrated writer. This book is an indictment of the world of philanthropy and charity through an unapologetic Black lens. A Trojan horse of a book that is as much about class, race and music as it is about giving, by a writer who has been at the heart of Black Britain for decades and knows what he is talking about. -- Symeon Brown

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Book SynopsisIn recent decades, governments have promoted social enterprise as a means to address welfare and tackle disadvantage. Early academic work on social enterprises reflected this development and engaged with their ability to deliver and create jobs, work towards remedial environmental goals, and address a range of societal challenges. More recently, researchers have started to investigate the broader potential of social enterprise for the wellbeing of people and the planet.In this context, this book aims to answer the question: In what ways can social enterprises improve the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities? The chapters in this edited collection take different perspectives on assessing how social enterprises address disadvantage and deliver health and wellbeing impacts. Drawing on evidence from international research studies, Social Enterprise, Health, and Wellbeing: Theory, Methods, and Practice presents the first wave' of innovative research on thisTable of Contents1. Social Enterprise, health and wellbeing: a timely topic for uncertain times? Michael J. Roy, Jane Farmer and James M. Mandiberg Section 1. Applying Theory for Insights 2. Social enterprises as spaces of wellbeing: a spatial and relational exploration of where and how wellbeing realises Tracy De Cotta, Jane Farmer, Peter Kamstra, Viktoria Adler, Chris Brennan-Horley and Sarah-Anne Munoz 3. Transcending social enterprise understandings – wellbeing, livelihoods and interspecies solidarity in transformation to postgrowth societies Eeva Houtbeckers 4. Community wellbeing and social enterprise: Place, visibility and social capital Sue Kilpatrick and Sherridan Emery 5. Community economies of wellbeing: how social enterprises contribute to ‘surviving well together’ Katharine McKinnon and Melissa Kennedy Section 2. Extending Methodological Frontiers 6. Spatialising wellbeing through Social Enterprise: approaches, representations and processes Chris Brennan-Horley, Tracy De Cotta, Peter Kamstra and Viktoria Adler 7. WISE working conditions matter for health and wellbeing Aurora Elmes 8. Designing Work Integration Social Enterprises that impact the health and well-being of people living with serious mental illnesses: an intervention mapping approach Terry Krupa, Rosemary Lysaght and Michael J. Roy 9. "They See People in Need and Want to Help": Social Enterprise and Wellbeing in Rural Communities Sarah-Anna Munoz Section 3. New Insights for Practice 10. How do social enterprises impact upon health and wellbeing? Some lessons from CommonHealth Gillian Murray, Michael J. Roy, Rachel Baker and Cam Donaldson 11. How do social enterprises influence health equities? A comparative case analysis Jo Barraket, Batool Moussa, Perri Campbell and Roksolana Suchowerska 12. Working with care: Work Integration Social Enterprise Practitioner Labour Perri Campbell, Viktoria Adler and Jane Farmer, Jo Barraket, Roksolana Suchowerska and Joanne McNeill 13. Meeting People Where They’re at: Building an Inclusive Workplace for Disabled People Jillian Scott and Rob Wilton 14. Beyond the state of the art: where do we go next on the topic of social enterprise, health and wellbeing? Michael J. Roy and Jane Farmer

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