Charities and philanthropy Books
The University of Chicago Press Civic Gifts
Book SynopsisIn Civic Gifts, Elisabeth S. Clemens takes a singular approach to probing the puzzle that is the United States. How, she asks, did a powerful state develop within an anti-statist political culture? How did a sense of shared nationhood develop despite the linguistic, religious, and ethnic differences among settlers and, eventually, citizens? Clemens reveals that an important piece of the answer to these questions can be found in the unexpected political uses of benevolence and philanthropy, practices of gift-giving and reciprocity that coexisted uneasily with the self-sufficient independence expected of liberal citizens Civic Gifts focuses on the power of gifts not only to mobilize communities throughout US history, but also to create new forms of solidarity among strangers. Clemens makes clear how, from the early Republic through the Second World War, reciprocity was an important tool for eliciting both the commitments and the capacities needed to face natural disasters, economic crise
£29.45
Columbia University Press Youth Gangs and Community Intervention
Book Synopsis
£96.80
Columbia University Press Community Practice Skills Workbook Local to
Book Synopsis
£18.00
Columbia University Press At Home in the World
Book SynopsisIn late Qing and early Republican China, new opportunities emerged for Chinese women. Xia Shi unearths the history of how married nonprofessional women without modern educations moved out of their sequestered domestic life, engaged in charitable, philanthropic, and religious activities, and repositioned themselves as public actors.Trade ReviewWhile there are many formidable works of history focused upon iconoclastic and progressively educated 'new women,' there are far fewer that address the political and progressive lives of so-called 'home' women such as those featured in Xia Shi's work. By situating individual figures within their broader social and familial contexts, and in shifting contexts of work and leisure, Shi masterfully reveals the complex economic, social, and political webs that defined these women's progressive activities. -- Thomas Mullaney, Stanford UniversityWhether singing and dancing by female government students while selling handicrafts to support flood relief in late Qing Beijing or moving exhortations by Zhu Qihui (a.k.a. Mme Xiong Xiling) that extracted large sums of money from warlords and skeptical literati for the Mass Education Movement, philanthropic work by Chinese women in early twentieth-century China captured the public imagination, challenged gender ideals, and delivered charity to those in need. Xia Shi demonstrates in compelling detail that female philanthropists embraced contemporary social needs to expand their moral purview and the realm of their licit social space beyond the personal and family to encompass the nation and society as a whole. In so doing, they expanded notions of citizenship and its obligations for women and men alike. -- Peter Carroll, Northwestern UniversityThis book brings the stories of a number of fascinating women to light and highlights their connections to broader developments in modern Chinese history. Xia Shi adds nuance and layers of understanding to our existing sense of the late Qing and Republican periods. -- Joan Judge, York UniversityA pioneering work on Chinese jiating funü with a particular focus on their involvement in charities in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. -- Hanchao Lu * The China Quarterly *A valuable contribution to women's history. * Choice *Xia Shi’s study is a timely reminder to gender historians of modern China that it was not only modern educated ‘new women’ or female reformers and revolutionaries who began to make their presence felt in the urban public sphere during the early decades of the twentieth century, and that a focus on the unheralded domain of philanthropy and charity brings to light the contributions made by older, domestically-oriented married women at this time to cultural and social transformations. * Nan Nü *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I. Elite Women and Charity1. Beyond a Personal Virtue2. Being Female PhilanthropistsPart II. The YWCA in China and “Women in the Home”3. Reaching Out to Women in the Home4. Women Interacting with the YWCAPart III. Women in the School of the Way5. Redefining Confucian Gender Doctrines6. Women, Superstition, and the Reorientation Toward CharityEpilogueNotesGlossaryWorks CitedIndex
£44.00
Columbia University Press Catastrophic Incentives
Book SynopsisExamining twenty years of disasters from 9/11 to COVID-19, Jeff Schlegelmilch and Ellen Carlin show how flawed incentive structures make the world more vulnerable when catastrophe strikes.Trade ReviewAt this critical crossroads in human history, Schlegelmilch and Carlin expose the cracks in how we prepare and respond to disasters and call on us to develop and execute strategies for achieving a more sustainable and resilient future. -- Shay Bahramirad, senior vice president of Engineering, Asset Management, and Capital Program, LUMA Energy, and president-elect of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy SocietyThis critical analysis offers fresh insight into the ways that the very structures we rely on to keep us safe from disasters are falling short. In exploring disincentives for readiness within and among sectors and the vulnerabilities they enable, the authors also provide a path forward and a reason to believe that a more resilient future is possible. -- Tom Daschle, commissioner, Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense and former Senate majority leaderA critical examination of recent events and our capacity to prepare and respond to them. With this work, the authors review the key drivers of disaster infrastructure, and the incentives that sustain them. As we reflect on the lessons of the COVID-19 pandemic and observe the landscape ahead, this book is a valuable resource. -- Nicolette Louissaint, senior vice president of policy, Healthcare Distribution AllianceThis is a true ‘must read’ for anyone interested in how we’ve managed large-scale disasters since the 9/11 attacks. Chronicling the evolution of key policies and protocols while still being an accessible and compelling story, it is an essential guide for professionals, students, and anyone interested in the safety and security of our world in the years to come. -- Irwin Redlener, MD, founding director, National Center for Disaster Preparedness, Columbia UniversityThis book is an essential read to better understand why different sectors respond the way they do, and how that sets the stage for our own preparedness planning for surviving disasters. -- Les Stroud, survival expert and award-winning filmmaker and producerTable of ContentsAcknowledgmentsAcronyms and AbbreviationsIntroductionPart I. A Recent History of Disasters: Events, Trends and Organizational Responses1. The Birth of the Modern Era of U.S. Disaster Management and Its Global Implications (2001)2. A Pandemic Warning, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Hurricane Katrina, and a Bird Flu (2002–2007)3. An Influenza Pandemic, Earthquake in Haiti, Fukushima Disaster, and Superstorm Sandy (2008–2012)4. Ebola, Hurricanes, Wildfires, and a Pandemic for the Ages (2013–2021)Part II. How Organizations Respond to Disasters and Why They Behave That Way5. Disaster Politics6. Disaster Markets and the Private Sector7. Disaster Nonprofits8. Disaster AcademicsPart III. In Search of Disaster Resilience9. Humans Are Bad at Risk, and Even Worse with Uncertainty10. Reimagining the ModelNotesBibliographyIndex
£80.00
Penguin Books Ltd The Bill Gates Problem
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 *
£16.14
Indiana University Press Spiders of the Market Ghanaian Trickster
Book SynopsisExamines a prominent organization for scientific social reform and poor reliefTrade Review[This] study provides a welcome insight into the inner workings of charity organization societies and their drive to eliminate poverty.43.4 2014 * NONPROFIT & VOLUNTARY SEC QTLY *Ruswick's well-researched monograph traces the history of the charity organization society in the US from its origins in the Gilded Age to its merging with social work in the Progressive Era. . . . Recommended. * Choice *Almost Worthy offers a lot of interesting detail pulled from COS case files, professional conference proceedings, journals of the field, and more; some possibly fruitful hypotheses about what to make of changes in COS approaches over time; thoughtful new propositions about the relationship between scientific charity and eugenics (including some charity reformers' apparent remorse); and a fresh, new mini-biography of Oscar McCulloch interspersed throughout. * H-SHGAPE *Brent Ruswick wants to put the science back into scientific charity. He argues that the essence of organized charity was not its class prejudices and censorious attitude toward the poor, but rather its belief that systematic evidence-gathering could serve to improve the quality of charity work and public policy. October 2014 119.4 * American Historical Review *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments1. Introduction: Big Moll and the Science of Scientific Charity2. "Armies of Vice": Evolution, Heredity, and the Pauper Menace3. Friendly Visitors or Scientific Investigators? Befriending and Measuring the Poor4. Opposition, Depression, and the Rejection of Pauperism5. "I See No Terrible Army": Environmental Reform and Radicalism in the Scientific Charity Movement6 The Potentially Normal Poor: Professional Social Work, Psychology, and the End of Scientific CharityEpilogueBibliographyIndex
£25.28
Indiana University Press Religion in Philanthropic Organizations
Book SynopsisSheds light on how religion and philanthropy function in American societyTrade ReviewOverall, Religion in Philanthropic Organizations: Family, Friend, Foe? provides a useful review of the various Abrahamic religions and their approaches to philanthropy. However, what gives this edited volume special value is that it brings to light the tension between secular and religious giving and the implications that this tension has for faith practitioners and society-at-large. . . . After reading the book, one walks away with a greater understanding of the challenges surrounding faith-based motivators that make giving in both religious and secular spheres so important to philanthropy in America. * Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. New Wineskins or New Wine? The Evolution of Ecumenical Humanitarian Assistance Elizabeth G. Ferris2. Religious Ambivalence in Jewish American Philanthropy Shaul Kelner3. The Price of Success: The Impact of News on Religious Identity and Philanthropy Diane Winston4. Heartbroken for God's World: The Story of Bob Pierce, Founder of World Vision and Samaritan's Purse David P. King5. Catholic Charities, Religion, and Philanthropy Fred Kammer6. "Intelligent Leadership in the Cause of Racial Brotherhood": Quakers, Social Science, and the American Friends Service Committee's Interwar Racial Activism Allan W. Austin7. Religious Philanthropies and Government Social Programs Sheila S. Kennedy8. Juggling the Religious and the Secular: World Visions Susan McDonic9. Philanthropic Decisions of American Jews: The Influence of Religious Identity on Charitable Choices Arnold Dashefsky and Bernard Lazerwitz10. Myth vs. Reality: Muslim American Philanthropy since 9/11 Shariq SiddiquiContributorsIndex
£17.99
Indiana University Press Philanthropy for Health in China
Book SynopsisDrawing on the expertise of Chinese and Western academics and practitioners, this book aims to advance the understanding of philanthropy for health in China in the 20th century and to identify future challenges and opportunities.Trade ReviewCommissioned by the China Medical Board in celebration of its 100th anniversary, "Philanthropy for Health in China" brings together the expertise of over two dozen authors in 14 chapters. Contributors hail from a range of academic fields, and many have long experience as practitioners working in philanthropy. . . it can be commended for drawing a clear picture of the contributions of health philanthropy in China historically and for presenting concise snapshots of recent programmes.June 2015 * The China Quarterly *[T]his volume's greatest strength is that it puts Chinese and Western scholars and practitioners in direct conversation with one another on some of the important challenges facing the non-profit sector in China today. The book provides an excellent overview of the landscape and opportunities for health philanthropy in China which will be useful to social historians, to non-profit personnel as well as lay persons seeking to understand or invest in health in China. * Social History of Medicine *Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction: Philanthropy for Health in China: Distinctive Roots and Future Prospects / Lincoln Chen, Jennifer Ryan, Tony SaichSection I: Revitalization after Collapse1. The Collapse and Re-emergence of Private Philanthropy in China, 1949-2012 / Zhenyao Wang and Yanhui Zhao2. Shifting Balance of Philanthropic Policies and Regulations in China / Mark Sidel3. Changing Health Problems and Health Systems: Challenges for Philanthropy in China / Vivian Lin and Bronwyn CarterSection II: Chinese Roots and Foreign Engagement4. Medicine with Mission: Chinese Roots and Foreign Engagement in Health Philanthropy / Xiulan Zhang and Lu Zhang5. American Foundations in Twentieth Century China / Zhongyun Zi and Mary Bullock6. Connecting Philanthropy with Innovation: China in the First Half of Twentieth century / Darwin Stapleton7. International Philanthropic Engagement in Three Stages of China's Response to HIV/AIDS / Ray Yip8. Gender and Reproductive Health in China: Partnership with Foundations and the United Nations / Joan Kaufman, Mary Ann Burris, Eve W. Lee, and Susan Jolly9. Foreign Philanthropic Initiatives for Tobacco Control in China / Jeffrey Koplan and Pamela RedmonSection III: Transitions and Prospects10. GONGOs in the Development of Health Philanthropy in China / Guosheng Deng and Xiaoping Zhao11. The Red Cross Society of China: Past, Present and Future / Caroline Reeves12. More than Mercy Money: Private Philanthropy for Special Health Needs / Li Fan13. Charitable Donations for Health and Medical Services from Hong Kong to Mainland China / David Faure14. Towards a Healthier Philanthropy: Reforming China's Philanthropic Sector / Yongguang XuGlossaryContributorsIndex
£48.60
Indiana University Press Philanthropy for Health in China
Book SynopsisDrawing on the expertise of Chinese and Western academics and practitioners, this book aims to advance the understanding of philanthropy for health in China in the 20th century and to identify future challenges and opportunities.Trade ReviewCommissioned by the China Medical Board in celebration of its 100th anniversary, "Philanthropy for Health in China" brings together the expertise of over two dozen authors in 14 chapters. Contributors hail from a range of academic fields, and many have long experience as practitioners working in philanthropy. . . it can be commended for drawing a clear picture of the contributions of health philanthropy in China historically and for presenting concise snapshots of recent programmes.June 2015 * The China Quarterly *[T]his volume's greatest strength is that it puts Chinese and Western scholars and practitioners in direct conversation with one another on some of the important challenges facing the non-profit sector in China today. The book provides an excellent overview of the landscape and opportunities for health philanthropy in China which will be useful to social historians, to non-profit personnel as well as lay persons seeking to understand or invest in health in China. * Social History of Medicine *Table of ContentsPrefaceIntroduction: Philanthropy for Health in China: Distinctive Roots and Future Prospects / Lincoln Chen, Jennifer Ryan, Tony SaichSection I: Revitalization after Collapse1. The Collapse and Re-emergence of Private Philanthropy in China, 1949-2012 / Zhenyao Wang and Yanhui Zhao2. Shifting Balance of Philanthropic Policies and Regulations in China / Mark Sidel3. Changing Health Problems and Health Systems: Challenges for Philanthropy in China / Vivian Lin and Bronwyn CarterSection II: Chinese Roots and Foreign Engagement4. Medicine with Mission: Chinese Roots and Foreign Engagement in Health Philanthropy / Xiulan Zhang and Lu Zhang5. American Foundations in Twentieth Century China / Zhongyun Zi and Mary Bullock6. Connecting Philanthropy with Innovation: China in the First Half of Twentieth century / Darwin Stapleton7. International Philanthropic Engagement in Three Stages of China's Response to HIV/AIDS / Ray Yip8. Gender and Reproductive Health in China: Partnership with Foundations and the United Nations / Joan Kaufman, Mary Ann Burris, Eve W. Lee, and Susan Jolly9. Foreign Philanthropic Initiatives for Tobacco Control in China / Jeffrey Koplan and Pamela RedmonSection III: Transitions and Prospects10. GONGOs in the Development of Health Philanthropy in China / Guosheng Deng and Xiaoping Zhao11. The Red Cross Society of China: Past, Present and Future / Caroline Reeves12. More than Mercy Money: Private Philanthropy for Special Health Needs / Li Fan13. Charitable Donations for Health and Medical Services from Hong Kong to Mainland China / David Faure14. Towards a Healthier Philanthropy: Reforming China's Philanthropic Sector / Yongguang XuGlossaryContributorsIndex
£17.99
Indiana University Press The Doc and the Duchess
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThe book is written in a clear but engaging manner, neither fawning nor clinical. Readers should find it informative and enlightening, showing the personal lives behind some very public endeavors. * The Franklin Daily Journal *The Doc and the Duchess is . . . a labor of love and yet another treasure that the Clowes family has bequeathed to the Indianapolis community. * Indiana Magazine of History *Table of ContentsForeword / John LechleiterAcknowledgementsIntroduction: A Warm Embrace1. Growing Up in Victorian England2. The Search for a Cure of Cancer3. Edith Whitehill Hinkel 4. Alec and Edith5. 1914: The End of an Era6. In the Borderline Fields of Medicine 7. Lilly and the Insulin Story8. From Small to Large Scale Production of Insulin9. Expansion of the Research Programs10. Woods Hole, MBL, and the Pursuit of Cancer11. The Duchess, The Doc and The Boys12. Alec and Edith: Indianapolis Benefactors13. A Legacy: In Others' EyesAppendix I: Publications of George Henry Alexander ClowesAppendix II: Chronology of Ancestry NotesWorks CitedIndex
£18.99
Indiana University Press Julius Rosenwald
Book SynopsisIn this richly revealing biography of a major, but little-known, American businessman and philanthropist, Peter M. Ascoli brings to life a portrait of Julius Rosenwald, the man and his work. The son of first-generation German Jewish immigrants, Julius Rosenwald, known to his friends as JR, apprenticed for his uncles, who were major clothing manufacturers in New York City. It would be as a men's clothing salesperson that JR would make his fateful encounter with Sears, Roebuck and Company, which he eventually fashioned into the greatest mail order firm in the world. He also founded Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. And in the American South Rosenwald helped support the building of the more than 5,300 schools that bore his name. Yet the charitable fund he created during World War I went out of existence in 1948 at his expressed wish. Ascoli provides a fascinating account of Rosenwald's meteoric rise in American business, but he also portrays a man devoted to family and with a desiTrade ReviewIn this richly revealing biography of a major, but little-known, American busienssman and philanthropist, Peter Ascoli brings to life a portrait of Julius Rosenwald, the man and his work. * McCormick Messenger *This book is a great start in giving Rosenwald the attention he deserves. * Library Journal *Ascoli's work will stand as the definitive biography of Juiius Rosenwald for a long time to come. -- David Blanke * An Interdisciplinary Journal of Jewish Studies *As Ascoli shows in this . . . thorough biography, Rosenwald was a compelling figure, a mensch who followed his principles, mixing good business with good social justice. * The Forward *In Julius Rosenwald . . . his grandson Peter Max Ascoli has done well in searching out the scattered sources that previous biographers have neglected. In particular, we now have a much clearer understanding of Rosenwald's relations with contemporary social reformers like Jane Addams. * Chronicle Review *It is no wonder . . . that when Rosenwald died in 1932, W. E. B. DuBois declared, 'He was a great man. But he was no mere philanthropist. He was, rather, the subtle stinging critic of our racial democracy.'. . . Set against the virtual absence of black education in the rural South beforehand, his [Rosenwald's] schools qualified as revolutionary. . . . Rosenwald established a standard of enlightenment, impact and common sense. * Moment *Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Youth and First Business Ventures, 1862–18952. Early Sears Years, 1895–19083. Blacks, Politics, and Philanthropy, 1908–19124. Black Schools, Political Attacks, and the Profit Sharing Plan, 1912–19165. World War I, 1916–1918 6. The Rescue of Sears and the Consolidation of Philanthropic Endeavors, 1919–19247. New Philanthropic Ventures, 1924–19288. The Julius Rosenwald Fund, Hoover, and the Depression, 1928–19309. Final Year and Postmortem, 1931–1949ConclusionNotesBibliographyIndex
£20.89
Indiana University Press Partnerships the Nonprofit Way
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Collaboration is the life blood of the nonprofit sector. Yet the literature is strangely neglectful of nonprofits' critical roles and perspectives in all kinds of cross-sector partnerships involving business, government and nonprofit organizations. No longer. This richly empirical study by Stuart Mendel and Jeff Brudney shines a bright and broad light on the factors that allow nonprofits and their partners to succeed in their collaborative endeavors."—Dennis YoungTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsA Note on Quoted MaterialIntroduction: Why This Book? 1. Summing Up, Summing Down: A Review of the Literature on Partnership2. Nonprofit Partnerships: The Gold Standard3. The Point of Partnering4. Good to Great: Recognizing the Signs of High Quality Partnerships5. Nonprofit Partnerships by Sub-Sector6. Grant Makers Partnership Practices7. Toward Nonprofit Theory: Collaboration as a Way of (Work) LifeAppendixIndex
£59.50
Indiana University Press Philanthropic Discourse in AngloAmerican
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis rich collection of essays develops our understanding of the Anglo-American philanthropic discourse in multiple directions. . . . It will be warmly appreciated by literary scholars and historians alike. * British Assn for Victorian Studies Newsletter *Philanthropic Discourse offers the nineteenth-century literary historian a clearer insight into the scope and function of philanthropy in political and private life and the impacts that women writers and activists had in directing the action and debate. * Edith Wharton Review *Table of ContentsPreface, Telescopic Philanthropy Redeemed / Frank Q. Christianson and Leslee Thorne-MurphyAcknowledgmentsIntroduction, Writing Philanthropy in the United States and Britain / Frank Q. Christianson and Leslee Thorne-Murphy1. The Poverty of Sympathy / Lori Merish2. Self-Undermining Philanthropic Impulses: Philanthropy in the Mirror of Narrative / Daniel Bivona3. Education as Violation and Benefit: Doctrinal Debate and the Contest for India's Girls / Suzanne Daly4. Urban Reform and the Plight of the Poor in Women's Journalistic Writing / Monica Elbert5. Lady Bountiful for the Empire: Upper-class Women, Philanthropy, and Civil Society / Dorice Williams Elliott6. Patrons, Philanthropists, and Professionals: Henry James's Roderick Hudson / Francesca Sawaya7. "Witnessing them day after day": Ethical Spectatorship and Liberal Reform in Walter Besant's Children of Gibeon / Tanushree Ghosh8. "The Orthodox Creed of the Business World"? Philanthropy and Liberal Individualism in Edith Wharton's The Fruit of the Tree / Emily Coit9. Sustaining Gendered Philanthropy through Transatlantic Friendship: Jane Addams, Henrietta Barnett and Writing for Reciprocal Mentoring / Sarah Robbins Conclusion / Frank Q. Christianson and Leslee Thorne-Murphy Afterword, Follow the Money / Kathleen D. McCarthy
£59.50
Indiana University Press Philanthropic Discourse in AngloAmerican
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis rich collection of essays develops our understanding of the Anglo-American philanthropic discourse in multiple directions. . . . It will be warmly appreciated by literary scholars and historians alike. * British Assn for Victorian Studies Newsletter *Philanthropic Discourse offers the nineteenth-century literary historian a clearer insight into the scope and function of philanthropy in political and private life and the impacts that women writers and activists had in directing the action and debate. * Edith Wharton Review *Table of ContentsPreface, Telescopic Philanthropy Redeemed / Frank Q. Christianson and Leslee Thorne-MurphyAcknowledgmentsIntroduction, Writing Philanthropy in the United States and Britain / Frank Q. Christianson and Leslee Thorne-Murphy1. The Poverty of Sympathy / Lori Merish2. Self-Undermining Philanthropic Impulses: Philanthropy in the Mirror of Narrative / Daniel Bivona3. Education as Violation and Benefit: Doctrinal Debate and the Contest for India's Girls / Suzanne Daly4. Urban Reform and the Plight of the Poor in Women's Journalistic Writing / Monica Elbert5. Lady Bountiful for the Empire: Upper-class Women, Philanthropy, and Civil Society / Dorice Williams Elliott6. Patrons, Philanthropists, and Professionals: Henry James's Roderick Hudson / Francesca Sawaya7. "Witnessing them day after day": Ethical Spectatorship and Liberal Reform in Walter Besant's Children of Gibeon / Tanushree Ghosh8. "The Orthodox Creed of the Business World"? Philanthropy and Liberal Individualism in Edith Wharton's The Fruit of the Tree / Emily Coit9. Sustaining Gendered Philanthropy through Transatlantic Friendship: Jane Addams, Henrietta Barnett and Writing for Reciprocal Mentoring / Sarah Robbins Conclusion / Frank Q. Christianson and Leslee Thorne-Murphy Afterword, Follow the Money / Kathleen D. McCarthy
£25.19
Indiana University Press Partnerships the Nonprofit Way
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Collaboration is the life blood of the nonprofit sector. Yet the literature is strangely neglectful of nonprofits' critical roles and perspectives in all kinds of cross-sector partnerships involving business, government and nonprofit organizations. No longer. This richly empirical study by Stuart Mendel and Jeff Brudney shines a bright and broad light on the factors that allow nonprofits and their partners to succeed in their collaborative endeavors."—Dennis YoungTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsA Note on Quoted MaterialIntroduction: Why This Book? 1. Summing Up, Summing Down: A Review of the Literature on Partnership2. Nonprofit Partnerships: The Gold Standard3. The Point of Partnering4. Good to Great: Recognizing the Signs of High Quality Partnerships5. Nonprofit Partnerships by Sub-Sector6. Grant Makers Partnership Practices7. Toward Nonprofit Theory: Collaboration as a Way of (Work) LifeAppendixIndex
£28.80
Indiana University Press Divine Money
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Divine Money offers an intimate look into the nuances and complexities of economic and religious interactions of often ignored social groups. Schaeublin's ethnography has a fascinating ability to clarify and make explicit the hidden rules and etiquette of life in the margins of one of Palestine's economic capitals. The implications of zakat, as a pillar of Islam, and the way it actually functions on the day to day basis and through face to face interactions have rarely been studied and Schaeublin's contribution to scholarship is thus significant."—Laurent Bonnefoy, author of Yemen and the World: Beyond Insecurity"Through close ethnographic attention to neighborly relations, greetings, coffeeshop encounters, financial transactions, stickers, posters, and gossip, Schaeublin offers an incisive account of how the Islamic tradition shapes public life in Nablus. A highly readable book, Divine Money beautifully illuminates the convergence of political and divine economies, offering an important contribution to our understanding of what it means to live an ethical and pious life under military occupation."—Amira Mittermaier, University of Toronto"It is a common idea that money liberates and estranges humans from their moral, spiritual and individual relations. Schaeublin shows that quite the opposite is often the case, following as he does various forms and ways of giving, receiving, and talking about Islamic alms in the Palestinian city of Nablus. A pleasure to read, insightful, and inspiring, Divine Money is a major contribution to understand the relationship of ethics and economy, attentive to the violent political context of occupation as well as to the divine horizon of alms, which rather than just moving between humans, constitute triadic relations between Humans and God."—Samuli Schielke, Leibniz-Zentrum Moderner Orient, Berlin.Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsNote on Transliteration, Translation and AnonymizationIntroduction: An Anthropological Perspective on Zakat1. Fieldwork under Military Rule: Subjecting Oneself to Lateral Disciplining2. Zakat Institutions on Shifting Grounds3. Concealing and Exposing Need: Shyness, Piety and Dignity4. The Piety of Giving: Modelling Direct Zakat Interactions5. The Ethics of Giving and Market Transactions6. The Other World and the OccupationNotesReferencesIndex
£45.00
Indiana University Press We Make a Life by What We Give
Book SynopsisHow generosity enriches lives and communitiesTrade ReviewSome books enlighten us, some books inspire us, and some books challenge us to expand our understanding of who we are and who we can become. [This book] does all three. . . . It simply surpasses all other books in the field, but more importantly, it expands our understanding of the field of philanthropy and of ourselves and our potential. -- Heather Wood Ion * Contributing Editor *. . . provides a rich understanding of humanity and how we must live in community.2010 -- Kirby Hughes Gould * Christian Church Foundation *Short, sweet, and a pleasure to read, [this book] reminds us that we are capable of contributing much more when we see ourselves in the company of those who depend on us to make the most of what we have been given. * Philanthropy News Digest *Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments1. Imagining Philanthropy2. The Golden Rule3. Four Gifts4. The Potential to Share5. The Good Samaritan6. Egoism, Altruism, and Service7. Doing Well by Doing Good8. Idealists and Realists9. What Are We Part of?10. The Seven Deadly Sins11. Materialist Philanthropy12. Whoever Has Will Receive More13. Hoarding and Sharing14. Lessons from the Least15. Lower and Higher16. Who Is Expendable?17. How Much and How Well?18. Are We Hospitable?19. Rules and Aspirations20. Suffering21. Treasure in Earthen Vessels22. Ethics and MetaphysicsSuggested ReadingsIndex
£12.34
Indiana University Press Wealth and the Will of God
Book SynopsisLooks at some of the spiritual resources of the Christian tradition that can aid serious reflection on wealth and giving. Beginning with Aristotle - who is crucial for understanding later Christian thought - this book discusses Aquinas, Ignatius, Luther, Calvin, and Jonathan Edwards.Trade ReviewA new book by Paul Schervish is always likely to be a development of interest to people who study and care about philanthropy, as he is one of the most eminent experts on this topic. The book, co-written with Keith Whitaker, has an explicitly religious angle, exploring some of the spiritual resources of the Christian tradition that can aid serious reflection on wealth and giving. Six chapters focus, in turn, on six thinkers who have written about the ultimate purposes of human life: Aristotle, Aquinas, Ignatius, Luther, Calvin and (probably less well known to a UK audience), Jonathan Edwards, an 18th century American preacher. The notion of ‘moral biographies’ is described as a means for integrating an individual’s personal capacity and moral outlook in order to ‘live well’ and achieve their own ultimate ends. As an endorsement on the book jacket notes, this book: 'brings a philosophical and theological perspective to questions about motives for and practices of giving that is little evident in the extant contemporary literature on philanthropy'.Philanthropy UK Nwsltr, Issue #41, Summer 2010"Ideas of major importance to the practice of philanthropy. The volume brings a philosophical and theological perspective to questions about motives for and practices of giving that is little evident in the extant contemporary literature on philanthropy." —Thomas H. Jeavons, ARNOVATable of ContentsContents PrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroduction: Moral Biography1. Aristotle: "Being-in-Action" and Discernment2. Aquinas: "Distinguish Ends and Means"3. Ignatius: All Things Ordered to Service of God4. Luther: Receiving and Sharing God's Gift5. Calvin: Giving Gratitude to God6. Jonathan Edwards: Awakenings to BenevolenceConclusion: Classical Wisdom and Contemporary Decisions: The Contribution of Western Christianity to Discernment about WealthSelected ReadingsIndex
£17.99
Indiana University Press Religious Giving
Book SynopsisConsiders the connection between religion and giving within the Abrahamic traditions. This title focuses on the philosophical or theological dimensions of giving. It provides constructive guidance to the reader - informed by a critical understanding of the religious traditions under review.Trade Review"Each of the essays is insightful and informative on its own merits, and they stand up quite well as a whole.... I know of no comparable book with this focus that travels the same ground and offers the same kinds of insights." —William J. Jackson, Indiana University–Purdue University IndianapolisTable of ContentsPreface1. Dispelling Common Beliefs about Giving to Religious Institutions in the United States Patrick M. Rooney2. Giving in the Way of God: Muslim Philanthropy in the United States Shariq Siddiqui3. Jewish Giving by Doing: Tikkun Ha-Olam Judith Lynn Failer4. What Does God Require of Us? Byron C. Bangert5. "Freely Give": The Paradox of Obligatory Generosity in Christian Thought Sondra Wheeler6. A Catholic Theology of Philanthropy Edward Vacek, S.J.7. Religious Discernment of Philanthropic Decisions in the Age of Affluence Paul G. Schervish8. Consumer Debt and Christian Money Management: Messages from the Large U.S. Denominations Paula R. Dempsey9. Paging Dr. Shylock! Jewish Hospitals and the Prudent Reinvestment of Jewish Philanthropy Robert A. Katz10. One Man's Extrapolations: Conclusions after Two Years of Listening David H. SmithContributorsIndex
£17.99
Indiana University Press Alva Vanderbilt Belmont Unlikely Champion of
Book SynopsisArgues that Belmont was a feminist visionary and that her financial support was crucial to the success of the suffrage and equal rights movementsTrade ReviewHoffert's refined understanding of how a biographer's subjectivity shapes the narrative of someone else's life strengthens her engaging look at Belmont's place in history. . . . [H]er expert handling of the autobiographical source material reveals how intricately woven good biography can be. . . . Highly recommended. * Choice *Sylvia D. Hoffert has made a convincing case that Belmont's work on behalf of women's suffrage was critical to the movement's success. * Journal of American History *Hoffert ably tells the fascinating story of Belmont's rise to celebrity status and her crucial contributions to suffrage and the women's rights movement * CCWH Newsletter *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. An Impossible Child2. Every Inch a General3. A Sex Battle4. Immortalizing the Lady in Affecting Prose5. Belmont's Orphan Child6. The Last WordPostscript: My TurnAppendix: Belmont's Financial Contributions to Woman's RightsNotesBibliographyIndex
£26.09
University of Notre Dame Press Antoine Frédéric Ozanam
Book SynopsisMore than an account of Ozanam’s life, Antoine Frédéric Ozanam is a comprehensive study of the teachings of the principal founder of Society of St. Vincent de Paul.Trade Review“This is likely to become the definitive biographical work on Ozanam for the foreseeable future. I was most impressed by the author's ability to personalize Ozanam without descending into the seductions of hagiography. This book fulfills the author's strategic plan of explicating Ozanam's impressive work as a leading lawyer and literary scholar, the worth and value of true friendship; and in setting the stage for central elements of Catholic social teaching to come to full fruition in our time. ” —David L. Gregory, The Dorothy Day Professor of Law, St. John’s University"Historian Raymond Sickinger’s affection for his subject surfaces throughout his new biography of Frederic Ozanam. It is an earned affection, as Sickinger meticulously documents, using rich archival and primary sources, the spiritual, civic and personal experiences that informed Ozanam’s life and led him to found the St. Vincent dePaul Society. Sickinger also offers a reading of Ozanam’s life that suggests the degree to which he identified and considered key problems of power, charity and systems change that remain present in the helping professions. Finally, Sickinger draws parallels between Ozanam’s lifelong efforts and the current civic engagement movement: helping young people find life purpose; restoring democracy; and making compassion and service core values of communal, public life. The book is a pleasure to read and a significant contribution to the global history of community service." —Keith Morton, Providence College"Raymond Sickinger’s insightful book on the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul offers English-speaking readers an arresting portrait of a Catholic layman moved to prophetic action by the promptings of his faith as well as a grounding in the spiritual depths of a lay movement that challenges its members to grow in holiness in the course of serving the poor. Locating his subject amid the challenges of the political, intellectual, and religious turmoil of ninteenth-century France, Sickinger not only highlights Ozanam’s significant role in the history of Catholic lay spirituality but assesses him in light of the thought-provoking legacy he has left the contemporary church." —Wendy M. Wright, Creighton University"Antoine Frédéric Ozanam gives us not just the story of an interesting man living at an interesting time, but also a clear picture of why he should still matter to us today. Raymond Sickinger’s affinity for Ozanam yields contemporary insights into Frédéric's ideas about systemic thinking, servant leadership, suffering, politics, and spirituality. The book chronicles a legacy that will have relevance for any reader trying to integrate a meaningful spirituality into their professional, family, and political lives." —Ralph Middlecamp, president, National Council of the United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul"Frédéric Ozanam was one of a number of influential Catholics in postrevolutionary France who was seeking ways Catholicism could authentically reconstitute itself after the disaster of the ancien régime. Raymond Sickinger does Catholic scholars a tremendous service by reframing Ozanam, analyzing his importance in his own context, and identifying the myriad ways his legacy remains relevant for the church today." —Thomas O'Brien, DePaul University"At last. Raymond Sickinger has gifted us: we now have an excellent biography of Blessed Antoine Frédéric Ozanam in English. It has been years since there has been any complete biographic work on Ozanam in English. There are several high-caliber biographies in French, but there has been no indication that they will ever be translated into English or Spanish." —Ronald Ramson, C.M., author of Praying with Frédéric Ozanam"Raymond Sickinger offers us a long awaited well researched and written biography of Frederic Ozanam, a model of holiness for the laity. Ozanam lived out the Gospel call to holiness through caring for the spiritual and material needs of people who are poor. This highly readable book will inspire the reader to service and love of neighbor." —Deacon Gene Smith, Past President of the National Council, St. Vincent de Paul Society"Sickinger . . . unveils the life of an early-19th-century Catholic who is surprisingly relevant to modern times. Ozanam was a devout French Catholic, a prominent scholar, and the principal founder of the lay Catholic charity St. Vincent de Paul. . . . Sickinger meticulously shows how, through visiting and supporting the poor, Ozanam became an advocate of ideas considered radical in his day, such as trade unionism, progressive taxation, and a guaranteed job. . . . the book effectively portrays Ozanam as a compassionate advocate for the poor and deftly highlights the powerful lessons in this 19th-century saint's witness." —Publishers Weekly"Ozanam (1813–1853), one of the founders and definite inspiration for the worldwide Society of St. Vincent de Paul, left an indelible mark on his native France at a time when the Church's social teachings were coming into greater clarity and practice. . . . Ozanam's life is given in detail by Sickinger, but what makes the biography more fulsome is an analysis of his impact, particularly upon the developing social teachings of the Church." —CatholicBooksReview "Thanks to Sickinger’s faithfulness to his authentic subject—which is to say, the man himself, not the image of the man—this book is sure to become the definitive biography of Ozanam for decades, if not longer. . . . Ozanam is a relatively unknown but important, even pivotal, figure in the Church’s recent history. Whether you are a Vincentian, Catholic Worker, both, or neither, I can’t think of a better introduction to the inspiring life and enduring legacy of Antoine Frédéric Ozanam." — Patheos "One question readers might have after reading Antoine Frederic Ozanam is this: When will this man be canonized a saint?. . . . While many are familiar with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the charitable work it does, what they will learn here is how the society came to be and what made it different from the work of other charitable groups. " —The Visitor "Antoine Frédéric Ozanam, the Catholic teacher and writer best known as the principal founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, was born to a French family in 1813. He died at the relatively young age of 40, but his legacy continues to be felt around the world in the estimated 800,000 members of the Society who serve the poor in 135 countries today. His life offers many lessons for the contemporary reader, lessons that Dr. Ray Sickinger . . . explores in a new biography." —Rhode Island Catholic“Raymond L. Sickinger’s Antoine Frédéric Ozanamnow reigns as the definitive biography of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s principal founder. . . . [A] must-read not only for all Vincentians wishing to deepen their understanding of the society’s origins and ongoing mission, but also for anyone seeking an account of model Catholicism born in adversity and perfected through charity.” —Catholic Library World
£26.99
Random House USA Inc Three Cups of Deceit How Greg Mortenson
Book SynopsisGreg Mortenson, the bestselling author of Three Cups of Tea, is a man who has built a global reputation as a selfless humanitarian and children’s crusader, and he’s been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. But, as bestselling author Jon Krakauer demonstrates in this extensively researched and penetrating book, he is not all that he appears to be. Based on wide-ranging interviews with former employees, board members, and others who have intimate knowledge of Mortenson and his charity, the Central Asia Institute, Three Cups of Deceit uncovers multiple layers of deception behind Mortenson’s public image. Was his crusade really inspired by a desire to repay the kindness of villagers who nursed him back to health when he became lost on his descent down K2? Was he abducted and held for eight days by the Taliban? Has his charity built all of the schools that he has claimed? This book is a passionately argued plea for the truth, and a tragi
£12.59
Hachette Books The Precipice
Book Synopsis
£21.10
Random House USA Inc A Gift of Hope
Book Synopsis
£13.50
Basic Books Who Really Cares The Surprising Truth About
Book SynopsisWe all know we should give to charity, but who really does? In his controversial study of America''s giving habits, Arthur C. Brooks shatters stereotypes about charity in America-including the myth that the political Left is more compassionate than the Right. Brooks, a preeminent public policy expert, spent years researching giving trends in America, and even he was surprised by what he found. In Who Really Cares , he identifies the forces behind American charity: strong families, church attendance, earning one''s own income (as opposed to receiving welfare), and the belief that individuals-not government-offer the best solution to social ills. But beyond just showing us who the givers and non-givers in America really are today, Brooks shows that giving is crucial to our economic prosperity, as well as to our happiness, health, and our ability to govern ourselves as a free people.Trade Review"Lucidly written, carefully distilled and persuasively cogent." Wall Street Journal"
£14.36
John Wiley & Sons Inc Mapping the New World of American Philanthropy
Book SynopsisPraise for Mapping the New World of American Philanthropy Causes and Consequences of the Transfer of Wealth This book does a wonderful job of guiding the reader through the increasingly changing world of philanthropy. These changes must drive dramatic change in the not-for-profit sector if it is to respond efficiently and effectively. Only then will we be able to maintain the quality of our society. --Thomas J. Moran, Chairman, President, and CEO of Mutual of America The Great Wealth Transfer has been a mantra for years for fundraisers and donors alike. What does it really mean? Susan Raymond and Mary Beth Martin bring rigorous analysis and profound insights to the phenomenon in this book, which provides the definitive map for navigating a brave new world of philanthropy. --Fiona K. Hodgson, Vice President for Leadership Giving, Save the Children The anticipated transfer of wealth between generations--and itTable of ContentsList of Exhibits. About the Authors. About the Contributors. Preface: The Defining Legacy of Our Generation. Introduction: Being All That We Can Be. Section One The Causes: Social and Economic Pressures. Forming the New World. Demographic Trends: America the Old. Ethnic Philanthropy in the Face of Major Demographic Change in the Twenty-First Century. Women and the Wealth Transfer. Philanthropy with Less Than Nine Zeros: The Philanthropic Participation of the Middle Class and the Next Generations. The Next Generation Takes the Controls: Philanthropic, Structural and Investment Considerations for Establishing Foundations for the Wealthy Individual. The Evolution of the Tactical Philanthropist. It Really Is a Small World after All: Globalization and Philanthropy. Section Two The Effects: The New World Meets the Old Ways. Listening to the Critics: Who Is Actually Transferring What? Family Foundation Formation. The Rise of Donor Advised Funds. New Philanthropy Has Arrived—Now What? Work for a Giving: Anticipating the Future of Corporate Employee Involvement Programs. Planned Giving: Risks and Rewards in a Competitive Marketplace. The Inf luence of Women Philanthropists. The Nonprof it as a Business Enterprise: Adapting to the Expanding Philanthropic Market. Philanthropic Solutions: Better Capacity for More Complex Times. Technology Ascendant: Connecting the Philanthropist with Philanthropy. Section Three The Impacts: Shifts, Adjustments, and Realignments. Expansion of the Nonprof it Sector: Bigger, for Sure. But Is That Better? Flexing Economic Muscles: The Nonprof it Sector and Economic Growth. Committees of Discernment: A Strategy for a Shared Vision for Philanthropy. Markets for International Development. Analysis of Philanthropy for Science and Technology Part I: Pasteur’s Quadrant. Analysis of Philanthropy for Science and Technology Part II: Opportunities in Funding Science and Technology. When Philanthropy Isn’t Just About Philanthropy: Cause-Related Marketing and Cause-Branding. Going to Scale: Realizing the Potential of the New Philanthropy. Private Philanthropy and Government: Friends or Foes? The Political Dimensions of Change: Philanthropy as Power in the Corridors of Foreign Policy. Section Four The Reactions: New Rules for a New World. The Tax Man Cometh: Should Nonprof its Pay? We the People: Public Trust and Expectations. American Philanthropy and the Drive for Results: A Plea from the World of Ideas. When Charities Behave Badly: State Attorneys General on the Case. Money Moves on the Nonprof it Dance Floor: The Consequences of a Faster Tempo. Index.
£42.75
John Wiley & Sons Inc Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding
Book SynopsisBreakthrough NONPROFIT BRANDING At a time of intense competition, low barrier to entry, and lightning-quick brand recognition, leading nonprofits are building more value-rich branding programs. They are proactively creating business models that bring their brand to life in the hearts and minds of their stakeholders. Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding demonstrates how a constituency-focused, compelling brand can revolutionize an organization and the way people view and support it. As practiced in real life, most nonprofits define branding as their visual identity produced to aid in awareness and fundraising. However important logos and trademarks are, this limited perspective leaves a significant amount of value on the table. Visionary, mission-driven organizations recognize brand as a bigger canvas for their work. To them, branding is the daily expression of their purpose and a way to communicate their promise to stakeholders. Their brand is their trust marktheir commTable of ContentsThe AFP Fund Development Series. Acknowledgments. Introduction: The New Nonprofit Imperative. Komen for the Cure: Realizing the New Nonprofit Imperative. What this book is About. How this Book was Written. How to use this Book. Who Should Read this Book. Chapter One From Traditional to Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding. What is a Brand? Breakthrough Nonprofit Brand. Traditional Nonprofit Branding. Traditional versus Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding. Seven Principles of Breakthrough Branding. Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands. Summary. Chapter Two Principle One Discover Authentic Meaning Of Your Brand. Unicef's Brand Journey College Forward's Brand Journey An Overview Of Principle One How-To Success Factors Refine: Create Brand Platform U.S. Fund For Unicef Brand Journey Unicef Heart: ”Defining” Its Cause Unicef Hands: Let The Banks Of The River Overflow College Forward Brand Journey College Forward: Heart: Purpose With Passion College Forward: Hands: Expanded Involvement Principle One: Summary Chapter Three Principle Two: Integrates brand meaning across the organization. The American Heart Association's Brand Journey. Food Bank For New York City's Brand Journey. An Overview Of Principle Two. How-To Success Factors. The American Heart Association Integrates Brand Meaning Across The Organization. Food Bank For New York City Integrates Brand Meaning Across The Organization. Principle Two: Summary. Chapter Four Principle Three: Rally Internal Brand Ambassadors. Inspiration Corporation's Brand Journey. HealthWorks! Brand Journey. An Overview of Principle Three. Success Factors. Inspiration Corporation Brand from the Inside-Out. Healthworks! Connects to Organizational DNA. Principle Three: Summary. Chapter Five Principle Four: Develop 360°Brand Communications. Kids Help Phone 360°Brand Communications. American Heart Association 360°Brand Communications. College Forward 360°Brand Communications. U.S. Fund For UNICEF 360°Brand Communications. Inspiration Corporation 360°Brand Communications. An Overview of Principle Four. HOW-TO SUCCESS FACTORS. Base: Solidify a Strong Brand Identity. Build: Compelling and integrated on-line and off-line communications. Breakthrough: Empower Supporters to Co-create Communications and Drive Action. Principle Four: Summary. Chapter Six Principle Five: Expand Brand by Mobilizing an External Community. Stratford Shakespeare Festival's Brand Journey. Susan G. Komen For The Cure Brand Journey. Overview of Principle Five. BASE: Cultivate Individual Relationships as a Community Cornerstone. BREAKTHROUGH: Constantly Grow the Community by Reaching New. Audiences and Offering Innovative Engagement Experiences. Build Belonging: Mobilize Champions for the Mission. Principle Five: Summary. Chapter Seven Principle Six: Cultivate Partners To Extend Brand Reach And Influence. Kids Help Phone Brand Journey. Naturebridge’s Brand Journey. An Overview of Principle Six. HOW-TO SUCCESS FACTORS. BASE: Prepare Internal Framework For Transactional Agreements. Build: Seek Strategic Alignment To Transition Relationships. Breakthrough: Nurtures Transformative Partnerships. Kids Help Phone Nurtures A Partner Community. Naturebridge Nurtures A Partner Community. Principle Six: Summary. Chapter Eight Principle Seven: Leverage Your Brand For Alternative Revenue And Value. Goodwill Industries Brand Journey. Overview Of Principle. BASE: Establish a Culture of Enterprise and Experiment. BUILD: Capitalize on Brand and Experience to Build the Next Level of Community Enterprise Ventures. BREAKTHROUGH: Deepen Community Enterprises to Achieve Mission and Financial Goals. Principle Seven: Summary. CONCLUSION The Breakthrough Nonprofit Brand Journey. Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands are a Valuable Asset. Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands Differentiate to Stand Out. Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands are Bigger than Themselves. Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands Rally Communities. Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands Have Courageous Leadership. Breakthrough Nonprofits use their Brand to Drive Strategy. Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands Embrace Innovation. Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands Create Owners, Inside and Outside. Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands Enjoy Alliances to Extend Reach and Impact. Breakthrough Nonprofit Brands Build Sustainable Organizations. Ongoing Journey and Long-Term Commitment. Your Brand Future. The Breakthrough Nonprofit Brand Journey. Appendix A Brand Journey Assessment Tool. Appendix B Snapshot of Nonprofit Case Studies. Kids Help Phone. American Heart Association. Unicef. Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Inspiration Corporation. NatureBridge. Stratford Shakespeare Festival. HealthWorks! College Forword. Food Bank For New York City. Endnotes. Bibliography. Glossary. Breakthrough Nonprofit Branding: The Seven Principles to Power Extraordinary Results. About the Authors. AFP Code of Ethics for Professional Philanthropic Fundraisers. Donor Bill of Rights. Index.
£31.50
John Wiley & Sons Inc Promise to Mary
Book SynopsisHere is the story of Faith in Action, the acclaimed nationwide grant program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation that brings together Americans of all faiths to provide volunteer care and support to those in their communities who are confined to their homes because of a chronic health condition or disability. But this book is far more than simply an account of the Faith in Action program. Through a series of revealing in-depth interviews conducted in three very different parts of the country, Promise to Mary provides a unique and often profoundly moving glimpse into the lives of some of our most isolated and forgotten neighborsas well as the remarkable volunteers, from all faiths and from all walks of life, who have come to their aid.Table of ContentsForeword. Della Reese. Acknowledgments. The Author. PART ONE: A PROMISE. A Dream Come True. Mary. Faith in Action. PART TWO: NEW ENGLAND. Travels with Pearlcorder. Boston, Massachusetts. Doug and the Donoghues. Presque Isle, Maine. Elaine. Harold. Calais, Maine. Linda and Lou. Arlene. Bar Harbor, Maine. Holy Redeemer. Michael. Jerry. PART THREE: DEEP SOUTH. Southbound. West Helena, Arkansas. Eddie Mae. Gracie. Evelyn. Morton, Mississippi. Sister Camilla. Alice. Sister Nona. Miss Helen. Petal, Mississippi. Sylvia. Miss Ozzie. Kim. New Roads, Louisiana. Gail. Billy and Zina. Miss Ethel. The Pointe Coupee Banner. Shreveport, Louisiana. Mike. Richard. Miss Margaret. Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Annette. Betty. The Family That Prays Together. Rodney. PART FOUR: ALASKA. North to Alaska. Anchorage, Alaska. George. Where There's Tok. Haines, Alaska. Beth. You Can't Miss It. Mary Price. Vince. The Alaska Marine Highway. Sitka, Alaska. Mary Chambers. Auriella. Jamie. Doris. Freda. Sometimes You Have to Cry. Doris Revisited. Going Home. Paul. George Revisited. Home.
£23.70
John Wiley & Sons Inc Succeeding at Social Enterpris
Book SynopsisFrom the Social Enterprise Alliance, the organization dedicated to building a robust social enterprise field, comes Succeeding at Social Enterprise. This practical guide is filled with the best practices, tools, guidance, models and successful cases for leaders (and future leaders) of social ventures and enterprises. A groundbreaking work, it brings together the knowledge and experience of social enterprise pioneers in the field and some of today''s most successful social entrepreneurs to show what it takes to implement and run an effective social venture or organization. Succeeding at Social Enterprise focuses on real life examples, lessons learned and the core competencies that are needed to run a social venture in a nonprofit, highlighting such skills as managing and leading, business planning, marketing and sales, and accounting. Praise for Succeeding at Social Enterprise This is a must read for anyone starting or growing a social enterprise. The lessons learned ofTable of ContentsForeword (Robert Egger, DC Central Kitchen). Introduction. Preface. Part 1 Start-Up and Structure. Chapter 1 Aligning Mission and a Social Venture (Keith Artin, Chief Operating Officer, TROSA, Inc.). Chapter 2 Doing Good Versus Doing Well: Balancing Impact and Profit (Kevin Lynch, President, Rebuild Resources, and Julius Walls Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Greyston Bakery). Chapter 3 Business Planning for Enduring Social Impact (Andrew Wolk, Founder, Root Cause). Chapter 4 Aligning Staff and Board Around a Venture: Sometimes It's Best to Ask for Forgiveness Rather Than Permission (Wendy K. Baumann, President and Chief Visionary Officer, WWBIC, and Julann Jatczak, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, WWBIC). Chapter 5 The Life Cycle of Social Enterprise Financing (Jeannine Jacokes, Chief Executive Office, Partners for the Common Good, and Jennifer Pryce, Senior Investment Officer, Nonprofit Finance Fund and Calvert Foundation). Part 2 Methods. Chapter 6 Product or Service Development (Mark Loranger, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chrysalis). Chapter 7 Image, Advertising, and Communications (Martin Schwartz, President, Vehicles for Change). Chapter 8 Generating Sales Through Great Customer Service (Martin Schwartz, President, Vehicles for Change). Chapter 9 Advocacy and Social Enterprise (Charles King, Founder and President of Housing Works, Inc.). Chapter 10 Innovation and Technology Strategies (Sean Milliken, Executive Director; Clam Lorenz, Vice President, Operations; Oktay Dogramaci, Chief Technology Officer; Nancy Chen, Product Director, all at MissionFish). Chapter 11 Building a Performance Measurement System: Using Data to Accelerate Social Impact (Andrew Wolk, Founder, Root Cause). Chapter 12 Value Versus Waste: Leaning the Enterprise (Kevin Lynch, President, Rebuild Resources, and Julius Walls Jr., Chief Executive Officer, Greyston Bakery). Part 3 Leadership. Chapter 13 Good Board Governance Is a Good Business Practice (Sonia Pouyat, M.S.W., kidsLINK). Chapter 14 Leading Change (Deborah Alvarez-Rodriguez, President and CEO, Goodwill Industries of San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin Counties). Chapter 15 Leadership Succession (Jim Schorr, Clinical Professor of Management, Vanderbilt University Owen School of Management, Founding Director, Vanderbilt Center for Business & Society). Chapter 16 Scaling Back or Shutting Down the Venture (Gerry Higgins, Chief Executive Officer, CEiS, and James Finnie, senior Business Adviser, CEiS).
£29.44
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Volunteer Management Handbook
Book SynopsisCompletely revised and expanded, the ultimate guide to startingand keepingan active and effective volunteer program Drawing on the experience and expertise of recognized authorities on nonprofit organizations, The Volunteer Management Handbook, Second Edition is the only guide you need for establishing and maintaining an active and effective volunteer program. Written by nonprofit leader Tracy Connors, this handy reference offers practical guidance on such essential issues as motivating people to volunteer their time and services, recruitment, and more. Up-to-date and practical, this is the essential guide to managing your nonprofit''s most important resource: its volunteers. Now covers volunteer demographics, volunteer program leaders and managers, policy making and implementation, planning and staff analysis, recruiting, interviewing and screening volunteers, orienting and training volunteers, and much more Up-to-date, practical guidance for thTable of ContentsPreface xiii Part I Volunteer Resource Program Assessment, Analysis, And Planning 1 Organizational Assessment And Planning Chapter 1 Volunteer Models and Management 3 R. Dale Safrit, EdD North Carolina State University Ryan Schmiesing, PhD Ohio Community Service Council Chapter 2 Volunteer Demographics 31 Harriett C. Edwards, EdD R. Dale Safrit, EdD Kimberly Allen, PhD North Carolina State University Chapter 3 Preparing the Organization for Volunteers 55 Jeffrey L. Brudney, PhD Cleveland State University Digital A (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Volunteer Management of Governance Volunteers A.1 Keith Seel, PhD, CVA Mount Royal University Chapter 4 Shaping an Organizational Culture of Employee and Volunteer Commitment 81 Judith A. M. Smith, DM HandsOn Jacksonville, Inc. Digital B (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Understanding the Changing Organization as a Primary Context for Volunteering B.1 Judith A. M. Smith, DM HandsOn Jacksonville, Inc. Digital C (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Organizational and Programmatic Benefits from Adversity:Comprehending the Centrality of the Role of Adverse Experiences in and on the NPO and Its Programs C.1 Elizabeth Power, MEd EPower & Associates, Inc. Operational Assessment And Planning Chapter 5 Maximizing Volunteer Engagement 103 Sarah Jane Rehnborg, PhD Meg Moore, MBA University of Texas at Austin Chapter 6 Assessment, Planning, and Staffing Analysis 125 Cheryle N. Yallen, MS CNY Enterprises Barbara K. Wentworth, MS Chapter 7 Policy Development for Volunteer Involvement 149 Linda L. Graff, BSW, MA Linda Graff And Associates Inc. Digital D (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Options for Volunteer Involvement D.1 Bryan D. Terry, PhD Amy M. Harder, PhD Dale W. Pracht, PhD University of Florida Digital E (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Managing Voluntourism E.1 Muthusami Kumaran, PhD University of Florida Joanna Pappas Faith Ventures Investment Corporation Part II Strategic Deployment And Implementation 203 Accession Chapter 8 The Latest Approach to Volunteer Recruitment: Competency-Competence Pathways and Volunteer 205 Resource Management Systems Stephen Hobbs, EdD WELLth Learning Network Digital F (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Marketing Volunteerism for Specialized Cohorts F.1 Lori Gotlieb The Arthritis Society, Ontario Region Chapter 9 Orientation: 227 Welcoming New Volunteers into the Organization Harriett C. Edwards, EdD North Carolina State University Training Chapter 10 Training Volunteers 237 Mary Kay Hood, MS Hendricks Regional Health Communications Chapter 11 Volunteer and Staff Relations 255 Nancy Macduff, MACE Macduff/Bunt Associates Chapter 12 Communicating with Volunteers and Staff 273 Denise Sevick Bortree, PhD Penn State University Digital G (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Social Media and Volunteer Programs G.1 Nancy Macduff, MACE Macduff/Bunt Associates Program Management Chapter 13 Volunteer Performance Management: The Impact Wheel 287 Julie Anne Cross, PhD Stratagem, Inc. Stephen Hobbs, EdD WELLth Learning Network Digital H (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Effective Leadership and Decision-Making H.1 Nicole LaMee Perez Steadman, PhD University of Florida Chapter 14 Risk Management in Volunteer Involvement 323 Linda L. Graff, BSW, MA Linda Graff And Associates Inc. Digital I (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Information System Tools for Volunteer Management I.1 Debra C. Burrows, PhD The Pennsylvania State University Digital J (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Executive and Managerial Coaching in Nonprofits: Critical Leadership Development J.1 Milena Meneghetti, MSc, CHRP, Registered Psychologist Family Psychology Centre Part III Results And Evaluation 361 Chapter 15 Evaluating the Volunteer Program: Contexts and Models 363 Jeffrey L. Brudney, PhD Cleveland State University Tamara G. Nezhina, PhD DePaul University Chapter 16 Evaluating Impact of Volunteer Programs 389 R. Dale Safrit, EdD North Carolina State University PART IV (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) APPLIED MANAGEMENT PRACTICE Digital K (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Mission Fulfillment (Even During Challenging Times) K.1 Brian P. Higley, PhD The Building Blocks LLC and the University of North Florida Martin Heesacker, PhD University of Florida Brian J. Mistler, PhD Hobart and William Smith Colleges Justin Farinelli, BS Second Lieutenant U.S. Army Digital L (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Ethics: Professional Ethics for Volunteers L.1 Joan E. Pynes, PhD University of South Florida Digital M (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Professionalism and Credentialing in the Field of Volunteer Management M.1 Lawrence Ullian, EdD and CVA Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine Anne B. Schink, CVA Consultant in Volunteer Management Digital N (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Advocacy in Volunteer Management N.1 Anne B. Schink, CVA Consultant in Volunteer Management Lawrence Ullian, EdD, CVA Muskie School of Public Service, University of Southern Maine Digital O (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) National, State, and Local Community Programs for Volunteer Resource Managers O.1 Kristin Callazzo Hodgson, CAE Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute Digital P (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Volunteer Management: Hospice Organizations P.1 Ginny Burns, CVA Big Bend Hospice Digital Q (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) Volunteer Resource Management in Local Development Organizations: An International Perspective (Portugal) Q.1 Timothy L. Koehnen, PhD, Professor Associado University of Tras-os-Montes e Alto Douro Digital R (www.wiley.com/go/volhandbook) International Volunteer Management R.1 Marilyn K. Lesmeister, PhD Pamela Rose, PhD Oregon State University Erin Barnhart, PhD Candidate Effective Altruism, LLC About the Editor 409 About the Contributors 411 About the Web Site 427 Index 429
£52.20
John Wiley & Sons Inc Do More Than Give
Book SynopsisHow donors change the world through the six catalytic practices of high-impact philanthropy Do More Than Give provides a blueprint for individuals, philanthropists, and foundation leaders to increase their impact. Based on Forces for Good, this groundbreaking book demonstrates how the six practices of high-impact nonprofits apply to donors aiming to advance social causes. Rather than focus on the mechanics of effective grantmaking, reporting, or evaluation, this book instead proposes that donors can become proactive catalysts for change by rising to meet the challenges of our increasingly interdependent world. Key principles include: going beyond check writing/traditional volunteering; advocating for change; leveraging business; forging peer networks; empowering individuals; leading adaptively; and developing learning organizations. Contains robust case studies depicting every type of philanthropy (corporate, community, operating, specialized, and Trade ReviewThis how-to book examines the modern role of philanthropy, moving from merely "giving away money" to becoming "active participants in the business of solving social and environmental problems." The authors examine six practices donors can undertake to change the world, an admirable goal, but much of their message gets lost in muddy jargon: "it is useful to think of collaboration as a spectrum of activity that ranges from loose coordination and informal information sharing to intense, focused collective impact campaigns" (see Figure 5.1). The message itself, and the book's organization, however, are right on the money. Each chapter concludes with a summary of key principles covered and includes reminders of important points. Some of their real-life examples are especially illustrative, such as the story about a San Diego foundation that asked residents what they hoped for in their community and used funds to create an environment tailored to those desires and needs. Also fascinating is their look at "adaptive leaders" who learn to influence beyond their control, take on a higher profile, and engage with media, a type of leadership the authors endorse but warn is "not for the timid...power hungry." (Mar.) (Publishers Weekly, April 11, 2011)Table of ContentsPreface vii Acknowledgments xi The Authors xv 1 Catalytic Philanthropy 1 2 Commit to Your Cause 19 3 Practice 1: Advocate for Change 37 4 Practice 2: Blend Profit with Purpose 63 5 Practice 3: Forge Nonprofit Peer Networks 87 6 Practice 4: Empower the People 119 7 Practice 5: Lead Adaptively 143 8 Practice 6: Learn in Order to Change 165 9 Toward a More Catalytic Future 185 Appendix A: Research Methodology 191 Appendix B: Peer Survey Questions 199 Appendix C: Research Advisors 203 Appendix D: Review of the Six Practices of High-Impact Nonprofits in Forces for Good 205 Appendix E: Getting Started with Catalytic Philanthropy 211 Notes 227 Index 239
£18.39
John Wiley & Sons Inc Nonprofit Boards Roles Responsibilities
Book SynopsisInsight and guidance on board management - what works and what doesn't in the nonprofit sector Is there really that much difference between nonprofit boards and their for-profit counterparts? Definitely. And this hands-on guide geared specifically to the nonprofit sector explores that difference.Table of ContentsModels of Governance and Leadership. Accountability: A Board's Fiduciary Obligations. Structuring a Board for Maximum Effectiveness. Organizing the Board's Work. The Core Responsibilities of a Nonprofit Board. Building a Cooperative Spirit. Effective Board Meetings. Maintaining Focus on Mission. New Challenges for Nonprofit Boards. Appendices. Notes. Index.
£33.75
John Wiley & Sons Inc Nonprofit Investment Policies
Book SynopsisAn accessible and thorough guide to nonprofit investment policy fornonfinancial managers --essential information for maintainingfiscal health and the public trust The first book to discuss the development of investment policiesspecifically for nonprofit organizations, Nonprofit InvestmentPolicies helps directors, trustees, and development officers atnonprofits create sound, comprehensive policies for their financialadvisors. Covering every element of investment strategy fornonprofits, the book explains investing legal concerns, theinvestment environment, the internal organization of an efficientcharity, how to get started in investment, how to use investmentsuccesses as a fund-raising tool, and much more. Written in language that both financial and nonfinancial managerscan understand, Nonprofit Investment Policies includes: * An exploration of the unique characteristics of nonprofitresources, including endowment management, planned gifts, andsocially responsible iTable of ContentsBACKGROUND AND THEORY. The Case for Investment Policies. The Legal Environment: Law, Tradition, and InvestmentPractices. The Investment Environment: Modern Portfolio Theory. OPERATIONS. Critical Internal Organizational Components of Investing. Getting Started. Hiring Help. Investment Accounting and Performance Reporting. UNIQUE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ISSUES. Investment Policy as a Fund-Raising Tool. Special Nonprofit Investment Problems. Putting It all Together. Appendices. Bibliography. Index.
£90.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Ethical Decision Making in Fund Raising
Book SynopsisFund raisers, given their flaws and fineness, working in flawed and fine institutions with flawed and fine clients, need to carry out their everyday tasks of decency and joy here and now... This book is about thinking with care and grace about everyday grit.Table of ContentsCONCEPTUAL TOOLS FOR ETHICAL DECISION MAKING. Thinking About Ethics and Philanthropy. Organizational Mission and the Wider Frame of Philanthropy. Professional Relationships. Images and Virtues of Integrity. TOPICS IN ETHICS AND FUND RAISING. Relations with Philanthropic Givers: Donors and Volunteers. Privacy and Confidentiality. Conflicts of Interest and Other Tensions on the Job. Corporations and Philanthropy. Fostering Diversity. Appendix. Bibliography. Index.
£37.50
John Wiley & Sons Inc Fund Raising
Book SynopsisDesigned for fund-raising executives of organizations both large and small, this resource covers initial preparation and 15 areas of fund-raising, as well as discusses the ongoing management of the process. Included are numerous examples, case studies, check lists, and a unique evaluation of the audit environment of nonprofit organizations.Table of ContentsGiving Money to Charity: An American Tradition. Readiness Tests. Pyramids Are Built from the Bottom Up. The Middle Tier: Gifts from Institutions. The Final Tier: Investment Decisions. Management of the Fund Development Process. Appendices. Selected References. Index.
£81.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc High Impact Philanthropy How Donors Boards and
Book SynopsisHigh Praise for High Impact Philanthropy "Successful navigation through today's changing world of philanthropy requires greater understanding by nonprofits and donors. High Impact Philanthropy meets this need. "-Roberta W.Table of ContentsAbout the Authors. Preface. Acknowledgments. Editor's Introduction. Introduction. THE NEW PHILANTROPY AND ITS IMPACT ON THE MAJOR GIFTS CULTURE. The New Organization: Redefining Major Gifts. The Role of Major Gifts in the Overall Development Plan: Enhancing the Mission. Recruiting Donor-Investors for a Major Gifts Culture in Nonprofit Organization. Getting the Organization Behind the Transformational Giving Plan: Making the Case for Major Gifts. THE NEW DONOR-INVESTOR. Major Donor Motivation: The Key to Transformational Giving. The Impact of Major Gifts on Organizations and Communities. The New Major Donors: Who They Are and What They Are Looking For. Identifying the Transformational Giver. THE NEW DONOR/ORGANIZATION PARTNERSHIP. Asking for Major Gifts: The Role of Board and Staff Members. Getting Your Share: How to Market Your Values to the Community. Maintaining Your Major Donors: Critical Stewardship Practices. New Strategies: Evaluating the Impact of Philanthropy. Conclusion. Appendix A: High Impact Philantropy Timetable (HIPT). Appendix B: Special Resources. Index.
£43.12
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Second Legal Answer Book for FundRaisers 139
Book SynopsisProvides answers to fund-raisers' questions such as: How do the intermediate sanctions rules apply to fund-raisers? What are the rules as to property valuation? How do the gift substantiation and quid pro quo contributions rules work? What disclosure rules apply? What rules apply to auctions and other special events? And, more.Table of ContentsIntermediate Sanctions. Property Valuation. Gift Substantiation. Quid Pro Quo Contributions. Auctions and Other Special Events. Solicitation and Other Disclosures. Estate Planning. Postal Laws. Securities and Antitrust Laws. IRS Audits Perspective. The First Legal Answer Book for Fund-Raisers: A Reprise. Endnotes. Index.
£67.50
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Nonprofit Handbook Fund Raising Third Editio
Book SynopsisThe third edition of this handbook provides an overview of the entire nonprofit development function, from management and strategic planning to hands-on, practical guidance for the various kinds of fund-raising. It covers topics such as managing fund development, and fund-raising readiness.Trade ReviewThere are some books, The Bridges of Madison County comes to mind, that are best read in one sitting. Then there are others, the Holy Bible being the quintessential example, that speak to you as your needs arise. Certainly, The Nonprofit Handbook: Fund Raising , is in the latter category. In fact, it could legitimately be called the bible of fund raising, brimming as it is with the insights, wisdom, and expertise of 63 of the nation's best minds on all facets of fund raising. This revised, updated, and significantly expanded third edition is an unrivaled desktop reference. No, you won't consult it daily or even weekly. But when in the course of your job you need sound guidance or an infusion of fresh ideas on virtually any topic in fund raising, The Nonprofit Handbook will serve as a reliable and reassuring source to which to turn. Certainly the roster of contributors is impressive: from hands-on practitioners, to seasoned consultants, to "big picture" thinkers. And chapters such as, "Fund Raising on the Net," and "New Media and Direct-Response Fund Raising," show that editor James Greenfield is current in his thinking and outlook. A massive work (54 chapters, 1140 pages), The Nonprofit Handbook: Fund Raising is nonetheless sleekly presented in seven major parts: Managing Fund Development, Institutional Readiness, Annual Giving Programs, Major Giving Programs, Select Audiences and Environments, Ethics and Governance, and Support Ingredients. And under each of these broad headings you'll find 10 or more chapters devoted to nearly every conceivable sub-topic of importance. For example, in the part devoted to major giving programs, there are individual chapters on corporate fund raising, cause-related marketing, prospect development, capital fund appeals, planned giving, marketing to donors, the grant-seeking process, and more. If you want the comfort and convenience of having a seasoned "consultant" to turn to, or a steady hand to grasp as you navigate professional conundrums, then The Nonprofit Handbook: Fund Raising belongs on your bookshelf. (Jerry Cianciolo) "...a classic in its field..." (Business Wire, 24 April 2002)Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. MANAGING FUND DEVELOPMENT. Fund-raising Overview (J. Schwartz). Strategic Planning for Fund Raising (K. Hawkins). Marketing Strategies in Development (B. McLeish). Budgeting for Fund Raising (J. Connell). ROPES: A Model of the Fund-raising Process (K. Kelly). Fund-raising Assessment (J. Greenfield & J. Dreves). Accountability: Delivering Community Benefits (J. Greenfield). The Balanced Scorecard: A Performance Measurement Tool for Not-for-Profit Organizations (J. Crawford). ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE. A Not-for-Profit Ethics Program (A. Anderson). Professionalism, Ethics, and Certification (T. Bayley). Good Governance: Requisites for Successful Philanthropy (G. Maynard, et al.). The Board Chair, Chief Executive Officer, and Development Officer (G. Warden & R. Smiley). The Board's Role in Fund Raising (F. Howe). Leadership Reengineering: The Not-for-Profit Board for Tomorrow (A. Napoli). ENVIRONMENTAL AND INSTITUTIONAL READINESS. Demographics: Our Changing World and How It Affects Raising Money (J. Nichols). Why Do People Donate to Charity? (D. White). Women as Philanthropists: A New Approach and a New Voice in Major Gifts (A. Kaminski). Leading Learning Communities: Implications of the New Science for Not-for-Profit Organizations (S. Smith). Philanthropy in the New Economy: The Quantum Civics Paradigm of Leadership (R. Cheshire). Accountability for Leadership Volunteers (P. Guzman). ANNUAL GIVING PROGRAMS. Overview of Annual Giving (N. Doty & B. Cox). Direct Mail (K. Lautman). Benefit Event Fundamentals (S. Allen). Benefit Event Enhancements (S. Ulin). Fund Raising on the Net (M. Johnston). New Media and Direct-Response Fund Raising (J. Potts). Telemarketing (W. Freyd & D. Carlson). Volunteer-led Solicitations (W. Pidgeon). MAJOR GIVING PROGAMS. Overview of Major Giving (M. Williams). The Corporate Support Marketplace (L. Picker). Corporate Fund Raising (D. Burlingame). Cause-related Marketing and Sponsorship (S. Allen). The Grant-seeking Process (S. Golden). Grants from the Government (C. New). Prospect Development--An Art (B. Strand). Major Gifts from Individuals (G. Brakeley). Capital Fund Appeals (C. Lawson). Planned Giving: Gift Vehicles (L. Moerschbaecher & E. Dryburgh). Marketing: Printed Materials and Publications for Donors and Prospects (R. Jordan & K. Quynn). A Natural Alliance: Financial Planners and Fund Raisers (D. Turse). SELECT AUDIENCES AND ENVIRONMENTS. Raising Funds for a Religious Community (B. O'Hare & A. Roach). Fund Development in the Salvation Army (R. Gregg). Grass-roots Fund Raising (J. Hicks). International Fund Raising (T. Harris). Fund Raising in Japan: Tips from Experience (D. Fullerton & D. Woodruff). SUPPORT INGREDIENTS. Fund-raising Consultants (H. Goldstein). Donor Recognition and Relations (J. Linzy). Technology Applications (T. Gaffny). Accounting for Contributions (R. Larkin). Reading Internal Revenue Service Form 990 (P. Swords). Federal Regulation of Fund Raising (B. Hopkins). State Regulation of Fund Raising (S. Perlman). The Internet and the Regulation of the Not-for-Profit Sector (M. Johnston). The Self-Renewing Organization (T. Connors).
£171.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Cultivating Diversity in Fundraising
Book SynopsisAn important roadmap for fundraising in today's multicultural communities Raising money in today's diverse communities is a growing challenge for fundraisers and philanthropists, requiring thoughtful strategies, successful collaborations, and a respectful understanding of people's differences.Table of ContentsPREFACE. INTRODUCTION. Diversity. 2000 Census. CHAPTER 1. African Americans. Introduction. African History. African-American Cultural Giving Patterns. Current State of African-American Philanthropy. African Americans Today. CHAPTER 2. Asian Americans. Introduction. Overview. Chinese-American History. Filipino-American History. Japanese-American History. Korean-American History. South Asian-American History. Cutural Giving Patterns. Traditions of Giving and Sharing Among Chinese Americans. Traditions of Giving and Sharing Among Filipino Americans. Traditions of Giving and Sharing Among Japanese Americans. Traditions of Giving and Sharing Among Korean Americans. Traditions of Giving and Sharing Among South Asians. Pacific Islanders. Asian-American Growth Patterns. CHAPTER 3. Hispanic/Latino Americans. Cuban-American History. Dominican-American History. Salvadoran-American History. Mexican-American History. History of Puerto Ricans in the United States. Traditions of Giving and Sharing Among Hispanics/Latinos. Guatemalans and Salvadorans. Hispanic/Latino Demographics. CHAPTER 4. Native Americans. History of Native Americans in the United States. Traditions of Giving and Sharing Among Native Americans. Native American Demographics. CHAPTER 5. Diverse Fundraising and Philanthropy Today. African-American Philanthropy. Recent Research on Asian-American Giving Patterns. Hispanics/Latinos and Fundraising. Native Americans and Fundraising. CHAPTER 6. Challenges and Opportunities of Diversity inPhilanthropy Today. Recognition. Examples of Fundraising in Diverse Communities. Corporate Grant-Making to Racial Ethnic Communities. Remittances. CHAPTER 7. Interviews: Influences on Giving. Summary of Interviews. Interview Questions. Family Giving Patterns. Cultural Giving Patterns. Personal Giving Patterns. CHAPTER 8. Case Studies. The Elephant in Our Turn's Living Room (by Michael L.Edell). A Capital Campaign for a Roman Catholic Chinese School (byAnonymous). Sisters of African Descent (by Samuel N. Gough, Jr.). Insider-Outsider: Major Gift Fundraising Among Some FirstNations People (by Prudence S. Precourt, Ph.D., CFRE). Involving Cuban Americans in South Florida Charities (by RolandoD. Rodriguez, CFRE). Successful Fundraising for India's 5-H Program (edited by JaniceGow Pettey, CFRE). APPENDIX A: Population by Race and Hispanic Origin, for theUnited States, Regions, Divisions, and States, and for Puerto Rico,2000. APPENDIX B: Population by Race and Hispanic Origin, for All Agesand for 18 Years and Over, 2000. APPENDIX C: Population by Race, Including Combinations of TwoRaces, 2000. APPENDIX D: Population by Race with Comparisons, 2000. APPENDIX E: Difference in Population by Race and HispanicOrigin, 1990 to 2000. APPENDIX F: States Ranked by Population, 2000. APPENDIX G: States Ranked by Percent Population Change, 1990 to2000. APPENDIX H: Anthropology and the Concept of Race (by Norman C.Sullivan). NOTES. GLOSSARY OF RACIAL/ETHNIC TERMS. BIBLIOGRAPHY. INDEX.
£31.88
John Wiley & Sons Inc Invest in Charity
Book SynopsisA Complete Guide to Personal Philanthropy Are you one of the newly wealthy with an interest in giving back. . . an heir to money you''d like to share with a favorite cause .. . or simply someone who would like to do good in your community?There are more opportunities than ever for people of everyfinancial station to make a difference through charitable giving.But how do you choose among the many options available, and how doyou know which type of gift is best for you? Invest in Charity: A Donor''s Guide to Charitable Giving will teachyou everything you need to know to devise and follow an effectivecharitable giving plan. It explains how to find the right charity;understand the tax, estate, and financial considerations; andselect a gift-whether it''s a one-time cash gift or a lifelongannuity. Covering everything from researching the legitimacy of anonprofit organization to navigating the tax and estate laws thatapply to you, this guide will help you make your bequest wTrade Review"This book is exceptional-clearly organized and well indexed. It provides an A-Z walking tour of planned giving." (Foundation News and Commentary, July/August 2002)Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Chapter 1. Engaging in Philanthropy. Philanthropy in the United States. Who Are the Nation's Past and Future Donors and Where Do You Fit In? Donor Motivations: Why Make a Gift? Getting Started. The Donor's Action Plan. Chapter 2. Selecting a Charity to Benefit from Your Philanthropy. 501(c)(3) Charities. You and Charity. What Does Philanthropy Mean to You? Charities A to Z. Charities. Due Diligence. Visit the Charity. Web Resources. Chapter 3. About the Charity. Frequently Asked Questions. The Process. President/CEO/Chancellor. Vice President for Development (Advancement). Board of Trustees (Directors). Development Office. Annual Giving. Major Gifts. Planned Giving. Stewardship. Gift Accounting and Processing. Computer Services. The Charity's Gift Review Committee. The Charity's Investment Policies. The Charity's Portfolio. Separately Invested Endowed Funds. Spending Provisions. Management Fees and Expenses. Conclusion. Chapter 4. Professional Advisors, Family Members, and Your Philanthropy. Professional Advisors. Attorney. Financial Advisor. Stockbroker/Mutual Fund Companies. Certified Public Accountant. Trust Officer. Insurance Agent. Development/Planned Giving Professional. What to Ask When Selecting an Advisor. Charitable Giving and Family Dynamics. Working with Friends and Mentors. Conclusion. Chapter 5. How Will the Gift Be Used? Endowed Funds. Frequently Asked Questions. Unrestricted Gifts. Restricted Gifts. Current Use Awards. Endowed Funds. Creating an Endowed Fund. Financing Your Endowed Fund. Fund Description. Mechanics of a Fund Description. Conclusion. Chapter 6. Types of Charitable Gifts. Frequently Asked Questions. Annual Gifts. Pledges. Major Gifts. Planned Gifts. Gifts in Kind. Structured Gifts. Negotiating Gifts. Making the Right Decision. Conclusion. Chapter 7. Basic Income Gifts: Charitable Gift Annuities, Deferred Gift Annuities, and Pooled Income Funds. Frequently Asked Questions. Charitable Gift Annuities. Deferred Gift Annuities. Pooled Income Funds. Conclusion. Chapter 8. Trusts. Frequently Asked Questions. Parties to a Trust. Trust Powers. Gifts to a Minor and the Uniform Transfer to Minors Act. Gifts to a Minor and a Minor's Trust. Revocable Inter Vivos Trust (Living Trust). Charitable Remainder Trusts. Qualified Terminable Interest Property (QTIP) with Remainder to a Nonprofit. Charitable Lead Trusts. Nongrantor Charitable Lead Trusts. Nongrantor Charitable Lead Annuity Trusts. Nongrantor Charitable Lead Unitrust. Conclusion. Chapter 9. Gifts Through Your Estate. Frequently Asked Questions. Tax Law and Charitable Gift Planning. The Will. Parts of a Will. Suggested Language for Charitable Bequests. Legally Binding Documents for Bequests. Probate. Property Held Out of State—Ancillary Administration. Medicaid. Conclusion. Chapter 10. Incorporating Charitable Giving and Retirement. Frequently Asked Questions. Using Planned Giving Vehicles to Assist in Retirement Planning. Retirement Vehicles for Charitable Giving. Tax Consequences of Charitable Gifts of Retirement Accounts at Death. Types of Retirement Plans. Ways to Transfer Retirement Assets to a Charity. In Summary. Conclusion. Chapter 11. Private Foundations, Supporting Organizations, and Donor-Advised Funds. Frequently Asked Questions. Private Foundations. Supporting Organizations. Donor-Advised Funds. Conclusion. Chapter 12. Gifts of Securities. Frequently Asked Questions. Securities Held by the Donor's Stockbroker or Banker. Securities Gifted Via DTC. Securities Held in the Donor's Possession. Donor Wishes to Give Part of a Stock Certificate. Value of the Gift. Date of the Gift. Your Charitable Income Tax Deduction. Gifts from Dividend Reinvestment Plans. Series EE and HH Bonds. Zero Coupon Bonds. Gifts of Shares of a Mutual Fund. Closely Held Stock. Valuation of Closely Held Stock. Restrictions on Transfer. Gift of Closely Held Stock — An Arm's-Length Transaction. Closely Held Stock and Debt. Transfer to a Charitable Remainder Unitrust. S Corporation Stock. Preferred Stock — Section 306 Stock. Conclusion. Chapter 13. Gifts of Real Estate. Frequently Asked Questions. Factors to Consider. Outright Gifts of Entire Property or Fractional Interest. Gift of a Personal Residence or Farm with a Retained Life Estate. Gifts of Real Estate to Fund Charitable Gift Annuities. Charitable Deferred Gift Annuity. Gift of Real Estate to a Charitable Remainder Unitrust. Conservation Easements. Conclusion. Chapter 14. Gifts of Noncash Assets: Tangible Personal Property, Intellectual Property, and Inventory. Frequently Asked Questions. Tangible Personal Property. Definition of Tangible Personal Property. Transfer of Personal Property. Related Use. Gift of a Future Interest in Tangible Personal Property. Unrelated Use. Intangible Assets. Inventory. Tax Considerations for Gifts of Noncash Assets. Substantiation Requirements. Appraisals. Gifts of Art Worth $25,000 or More. Tax Deductibility of Appraisal. Form 8282. Conclusion. Chapter 15. Gifts of Life Insurance. Frequently Asked Questions. Ways to Use Life Insurance. Charitable Income Tax Deduction for an Outright Gift of a Paid-up Policy. Outright Gift of a Partially Paid-up Life Insurance Policy. Charitable Income Tax Deduction for a Partially Paid-up Policy. Charitable Income Tax Deduction When Donor Makes Premium Payments. Short-term Endowment Policies. Insurance Used in Asset Replacement Arrangements. Funding a Charitable Remainder Net Income Unitrust/Flip with Life Insurance. Reporting Requirements. Conclusion. Chapter 16. Tax Consequences of Charitable Gifts. Frequently Asked Questions. Federal and State Income Taxes. Fair Market Value. Cost Basis. Deductibility of Tangible Personal Property. Acceleration of Deduction and Alternative Valuation. Deduction Reduction Provision. Pledge and Promissory Note. Benefits to Donors. Ordinary Income Reduction Rule. Income in Respect of a Decedent. Deductibility of Charitable Contributions for Business Organizations. Depreciation. Capital Gains Taxes. Federal Estate and Gift Taxes. Legislative Proposals. Gift Tax Annual Exclusion. Payments for Tuition and Medical Bills. Gifts by Husband and Wife/Unlimited Marital Deduction. Streams of Income and Gift Tax Consequences. Sale of a Personal Residence. Gifts of Real Estate Subject to a Mortgage. Tax Implications of a Bargain Sale. Substantiation Requirements. Appraisals. Partial Interests. Conclusion. Chapter 17. Consumer Issues and Charitable Giving. Philanthropy Protection Act of 1995. Truth in Philanthropy. Donor Rights: The Planned Gift Should Be Compatible with the Donor's Goals. The Charity's Responsibilities. Unfair and Deceptive Practices. Conclusion.
£18.39
John Wiley & Sons Inc Special Events 2E Proven Strategies for Nonprofit
Book SynopsisAs the philosopher Martin Buber wrote, "All real living is meeting. " People like to get together. That?s why special events can often work so much better for nonprofit organizations than other, less social types of fundraising programs.Table of ContentsPreface. Acknowledgments. Introduction: Special Event Fundraising—A Beginning. A Few Definitions for Fundraising Special Events. Seven Goals for a Successful Special Event. Dinner à la Heart: A Creative Special Event. Who Will Benefit from This Book? How to Use This Book: An Overview. METT Checklist. Conclusion. Chapter 1: The Master Event Timetable (METT). The Master Event Timetable (METT). To Do This Week: The METT in Action. Master Event Timetable Applied to Dinner à la Heart. METT Checklist. Conclusion. Chapter 2: Choosing the Event. Do Not Pass Go—Should the Organization Have an Event? Key Elements for Executing a Special Event. Choosing a Special Event. Five Models for a Special Event. Emergency Drill. METT Checklist. Conclusion. Chapter 3: Monetary Goals and Budgets. Introduction. Key Elements to Consider When Putting Together the Special Event. Budget Strategy. Event Pricing. Calculating Revenue Sources. Estimating Attendance: Calculating Minimum Revenue. What Items Make Up Gross Revenue? Packaging of Premium Tables and Advertisements. Underwriters and Sponsors. In-Kind Donations. Revenue Considerations for Events in Smaller Communities. Mastering Revenue and Expense Items. Putting It All Together. Computer Spreadsheets and Databases: Keeping the Event and the Budget on Track. Conclusion. METT Checklist. Chapter 4: Recruiting Volunteer Leadership for Your Event. First Enlist the Stakeholders. Agency Governing Board. Agency Development Committee. Reverse Networking. The Event Chair and Agency Professional. Co-Chair Responsibilities. Who’s on First? The Community-Wide Event Committee. Honorary Chairpersons. Volunteers and Communication. A Case Statement for Special Events. METT Checklist. Conclusion. Chapter 5: Networking in the Community. The Community-Wide Event Committee—The Marketing Team. Committee Information Kit and the Agenda for the Committee Meeting. Underwriting the Event: Corporate Sponsorship. List Management. METT Checklist. Conclusion. Chapter 6: On the Internet: Plan an Event Online Real Quick! Building the Structure. First Decisions. An Input Screen. First Recruitments. Required Documents. The Marketing Process. Save That Date. Potential Enhancements. A Very Clever Invitation. In Internet Reminder. An Actual Strategic Plan. METT Checklist. Conclusion. Chapter 7: Marketing. Definition and Introduction to Special Event Marketing. Identifying the Market. Segmenting, Targeting, and Positioning. Key Marketing Words and Actions. A Special Event Marketing Plan. A Special Event Marketing Plan—Example. Riding the Internet Wave. Getting Your Message to the Media. METT Checklist. Conclusion. Chapter 8: Special Event Administration. Introduction. The First Concerns: Location, Food, and Service. Important People. Negotiating Points in Contracts. Event Staffing Requirements. Don’t Be Stingy with Servers. Designing the Site: Where to Place the Tables and Podiums. Postal Matters. Insurance. Printing and Printers. Additional Considerations: Decorations, Additional Administrative Concerns. Financial Matters. Conclusion. METT Checklist. Chapter 9: The Final Weeks to Event Day. Master Event Timetable Introduction, Motivational Techniques for Event Committee Members. The Hot-Prospect Scenario. More Motivational Techniques for Event Committee Members, Seating Guests, Reception and Check-In Desk. Documents. Setting the Pace for the Event. The PDQ Checklist. Conclusion. METT Checklist. Chapter 10: The Big Day: Why Success Is in the Details. Introduction. The Final Countdown. Event Day—Time Line. Conclusion. METT Checklist. Chapter 11: Thank You and Goodbye! Introduction. Always Say Thank You. How to Say Thank You. Finance. Evaluation. METT Checklist. Conclusion. Special Resources. Documents. Computer Software. Professional Organizations for Nonprofit Agencies. Reference Bibliography. Index.
£63.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc Countryside in Trust Land Management by
Book SynopsisThe development of agriculture has caused rapid changes to the rural environment. Today, with growing awareness and concern for environmental issues, there is a movement to stem further damage to the countryside and replace some of the values which have been lost.Table of ContentsSETTING THE SCENE. The Changing Rural Context and the Place of CollectiveAction. Changing Interests in Rural Land. Collective Action and the Public Interest. The Control of Rural Land. CARTs Today. TRUSTS IN ACTION. Conserving Tradition: The National Trusts. From Grassroots to Federation: The Wildlife Trusts. Single-Objective-Led Sucess: The Royal Society for the Protectionof Birds. Private Land Trusts: Philanthropy or Survival? Local Community Inspired CARTs. Trusts from the Public Sector. LAND MANAGEMENT: PROBLEMS AND POTENTIAL. Actions for the Environment. Finance. Competition or Co-Operation - An Ecology of CARTs. The Role of Public Policy. Implications and the Future. References. Index.
£179.96
University of California Press The Twilight of Cutting
Book SynopsisWhat does it mean to say that while cutting is ending, the Western discourse surrounding it is on the rise? And what kind of a feminist anthropology is needed in such a moment? This book examines these questions from the vantage point of Ghanaian feminist and reproductive health NGOs that have organized campaigns against cutting over the years.Trade Review"This rich ethnography has much to say about civil society and feminist problems in a 21st century postcolonial nation." * Somatosphere *"This book is a gem for it offers insights into issues of interest to a wide range of scholars such as development specialists, anthropologists, Africanist scholars and feminists." * African Review of Economics *"Hodžić’s ethnography compellingly reveals the ways in which FGM as a discursive concept remains active in the wake of the ending of genital cutting practices." * Africa: The Journal of the International African Institute *"Readers can expect a brilliant feminist critique of the 'problematisation' of female genital cutting." * Journal of Modern African Studies *"A timely contribution to pan-African scholarship." * Wagadu: A Journal of Transnational Women’s and Gender Studies *Table of ContentsPreface: Coming to Questions Introduction: Governmentality against Itself 1 * Colonial Reason, Sensibility, and the Ethnographic Style 2 * Making Harmful Traditional Practices 3 * When Cutting Did and Did Not End 4 * Mistaken by Design: Biopolitics in Practice 5 * Blood Loss and Slow Harm in Times of Scarcity 6 * Th e Feminist Fetish: Legal Advocacy 7 * Against Sovereign Violence Epilogue Acknowledgments Acronyms Notes References Index
£25.50
University of California Press The Myth of International Protection War and
Book SynopsisIn this viscerally intense, ethnographically based work, Claudia Seymour relates the heart-wrenching stories of young people in the Democratic Republic of Congoyoung people who live on the front lines of conflict, in neighborhoods and villages destroyed by war, and on the streets in conditions of poverty and destitution. Seymour, a former child protection adviser and human rights investigator for the United Nations, chronicles her personal journey, which begins with the will to do good yet ends with the realization of how international aid can contribute to greater harm than good. The idea of protection and universalized human rights is turned on its head as Seymour uncovers the complicities and hypocrisies of the aid world. In the promotion of inalienable human rights, aid organizations ignore the complex historical and socioeconomic dynamics that lead to the violations of such rights. Offering a new perspective, The Myth of International Protection reframes how the world sees the DRC and urges global audiences to consider their own roles in fueling the DRC's seemingly endless violence.
£64.00
University of California Press Amateurs without Borders The Aspirations and
Book SynopsisAmateurs without Borders examines the rise of new actors in the international development world: volunteer-driven grassroots international nongovernmental organizations. These small aid organizations, now ten thousand strong, sidestep the world of professionalized development aid by launching projects built around personal relationships and the skills of volunteers. This book draws on fieldwork in the United States and Africa, web data, and IRS records to offer the first large-scale systematic study of these groups. Amateurs without Borders investigates the aspirations and limits of personal compassion on a global scale.Trade Review"Amateurs Without Borders is an engaging and lively read. It is apt to be particularly useful for advanced undergraduate and graduate students who are exploring development and constitutes an important addition to sociology’s collective understanding about the contours of the field." * Social Forces *"Amateurs without Borders offers valuable information and insights." * Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy *Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Origin Stories 2 Who, What, Where? The Projects of Grassroots International NGOs 3 Amateurs without Borders: A Role for Everyday Citizens in Development Aid 4 Provide and Transform: Grassroots INGOs' Models of Aid 5 Resources, Relationships, and Accountability 6 Seen It with Their Own Eyes: Grassroots INGOs' Discourse 7 Networks, Frames, Modes of Action: Roles for Religion Conclusion: Possibilities and Perils of Amateur Aid Appendix 1: Note on Methods Appendix 2: Codes Used in Content Analysis Appendix 3: Grassroots International NGOs in Website Sample Notes Bibliography Index
£64.00
Harvard University Press Voluntary Associations in Tsarist Russia
Book SynopsisOn the eve of World War I, Russia, not known as a nation of joiners, had thousands of voluntary associations. Joseph Bradley examines the crucial role of voluntary associations in the development of civil society in Russia from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century.Trade ReviewThis splendid book is lucidly written, shrewdly organized, well researched and forcefully argued. Bradley's contention that voluntary organizations played an indispensable role in the formation of Russian civil society is sound. His exploration of the relationship between voluntary associations and Russia's central government is both intelligent and richly suggestive for historians of Russian political culture. This is a first-rate book that will secure wide readership in Russian imperial history and modern European history. -- Gary M. Hamburg, Claremont McKenna CollegeBradley adds significantly to our understanding of social processes and state-society relations in tsarist Russia. Educated Russians seized opportunities provided by the country's need for science and education and within the constraints maintained by the regime, they created something plausibly described as civil society. A major strength of the book is the consistent comparison with associational activity in Europe. Bradley makes an important contribution in showing that nineteenth-century Russia was not as different from its Western neighbors as many less well-documented accounts suggest. -- Harley Balzer, Georgetown UniversityThis outstanding book presents an important new perspective on prerevolutionary Russian social and political history through its focus on private nongovernmental associations. While most other scholars have emphasized the paucity of voluntary associations and the overwhelming dominance of the state throughout Russian history, this exemplary study convincingly rebuts those viewpoints and argues that by the end of the 19th century, the burgeoning network of associations and societies had created the institutional basis for civil society in Russia. -- N. M. Brooks * Choice *Table of Contents* Preface * List of Illustrations * Introduction: Russian Associations * European Societies and the State: Russia in Comparative Perspective * The Application of Science: The Free Economic Society and the Moscow Agricultural Society * The Quest for National Identity: The Russian Geographical Society * Patriotism and Useful Knowledge: The Society of Friends of Natural History * Government and the Public Trust: The Russian Technical Society and Education for Industry * Advocacy in the Public Sphere: Scientific Cognresses * Conclusion: An Unstable Partnership * List of Abbreviations * Notes * Index
£52.76
Princeton University Press Philanthropy in America
Book SynopsisAmerican philanthropy today expands knowledge, champions social movements, defines active citizenship, influences policymaking, and addresses humanitarian crises. How did philanthropy become such a powerful and integral force in American society? This book explores the twentieth-century growth of this phenomenon.Trade Review"In a sweeping, insightful history, Olivier Zunz has traced the evolution of American philanthropy over the past 150 years and its contribution to democracy and civil society. What is particularly satisfying is his focus--somewhat rare among books about American philanthropy--on the extent to which foundations and other grantmaking programs have been involved in shaping national affairs and public policy. This involvement, Zunz rightfully claims, has been an important force not only in strengthening American democracy but in establishing philanthropic institutions as integral parts of society... A splendid book about philanthropy in America."--Pablo Eisenberg, The Nation "A readable account of how philanthropy caught on in the United States more pervasively than any other nation... Zunz mixes case studies, mini-biography and academic theory to demonstrate that both the superwealthy and common folks have invested in giving to the needy as part of an effort to make America a better place... A sterling example of how an academic author can combine high-level theory with interesting, important real-world examples."--Kirkus Reviews "Chapters on the relationship between the institution of income taxes, the price of war, and the creation of 'mass philanthropy' will make any reader stop and ask deeper questions about the contemporary relationship between those same structures. It's a great overview and should be read by everyone currently active in nonprofits or foundations who has ever asked, 'Wait, why do we do it this way?'"--Lucy Bernholz, Philanthropy 2173 "Will be of interest to all those who wish to understand better the development of a distinctive style of American philanthropy since the Civil War... Important."--Jacqueline Pfeffer Merrill, Philanthropy Daily "In Philanthropy in America, a beautifully written and constantly engaging new book, the historian Olivier Zunz takes the reader on a journey from the mid-19th century origins of organized giving to the present day."--Michael Edwards, Chronicle of Philanthropy "A quiz to start with: What do Americans fund every year at levels comparable to annual budget of the Pentagon? Answer: the non-profit sector. Olivier Zunz drops that small, astonishing fact at the beginning of his splendid history of philanthropy and it serves as a double reminder: first, philanthropy in the United States has grown to be an enormous enterprise; and second, we don't have a comprehensive sense of its history ... until now. Philanthropy in America stands as the best introduction to the topic and I am quite sure that it will be the starting point for other scholars who want to investigate some of the many issues raised by this book."--Steven Conn, eHistory "Zunz succeeds especially well in tracing the legal and regulatory evolution of philanthropy and also in showing that many of the questions we in the sector debate today have in fact been around for a long time, albeit it in shifting guises... This book is a must-read for any practitioner or student of philanthropy; and I recommend it as well to serious students of general U.S. history."--Sean Dobson, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) Blog "The greatest value that Philanthropy in America brings to today's social sector--perspective ... that's something we get from history, from experience, from research... From each other."--Todd J. Sukol, Do More Mission! "One of the lessons of Olivier Zunz's meticulous new history, however, is that innovation in philanthropy is not new. There has been constant evolution in the ways that US citizens donate to good causes, in how private charity interacts with government policy, and in the degree to which it is dominated by the wealthy.J"--ohn Gapper, Financial Times "[A] solid history of the foundation-building movement that began in the late-19th century and continues to this day. And much of that history is fascinating. Zunz recounts a number of largely forgotten historical episodes. He describes the rise of associated philanthropic groups (like the United Way or the March of Dimes), the anti-communist efforts of American foundations early in the Cold War, and even the critical support provided by J. Howard Pew to an up-and-coming Billy Graham."--John Steele Gordon, Philanthropy Roundtable "His new and remarkable book tells the story of the last 100-plus years of organized philanthropy, from the days of Andrew Carnegie to the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Turning the pages, one quickly sees that the impulse to spend money well--a quintessentially American preoccupation--is, nevertheless, not as tame as one imagines."--Andrew Burstein, Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) "Zunz's book not only documents the historical development of philanthropy, philanthropists' involvement, and government's role in the third sector, but also provides blueprint for what a democratic society experiences when it wants to encourage the growth of a voluntary sector. This book should be read by those who are involved as professionals, volunteers, contributors and politicians both in the United States and foreign countries."--Stephen G. Donshik, eJewish Philanthropy "Those of you wishing to get a sweeping overview of the history of the nonprofit sector and philanthropy in the United States will be well rewarded by reading Philanthropy in America: A History by Oliver Zunz."--Rob Bruno, Nonprofit Literature Blog "There is no shortage of causes clamoring for our attention--and our dollars. Philanthropic drives and organizations are woven into the fabric of American life. In Philanthropy in America, Olivier Zunz, a historian at the University of Virginia, has written a lucid and engaging story of how this came to be."--Suzanne Garment and Leslie Lenkowsky, Wilson Quarterly "[T]hose wanting to know how modern philanthropy has shaped the lives of American citizens will want to start with Zunz's work before pursuing more detailed study of particular movements and causes."--Jonathan Newell, Journal of Markets and Morality "You would be hard pressed to find another book that so deftly conveys the ups and downs of the non-profit world... Overall, a solid book that will lead to more insight into the evolution of the non-profit sector."--Fabio Rojas, Orgtheory.net "Zunz offers an excellent history of how US philanthropy and government have collaborated to serve the US community... Paraphrasing de Tocqueville, Zunz argues that turning self-interest into a benefit for all was a major development for civilization because, as an impulse, self-interest was so much more available than virtue. Insightful."--Choice "The story that Zunz chooses to tell, though not comprehensive, is fascinating; and he tells it well... Overall, this is a book I would highly recommend."--Donald E. Frey, EH.Net "Philanthropy in America, is a major contribution to philanthropic studies--thoroughly researched and documented, clearly narrated and argued, and illuminating a main theme in the history of twentieth-century American philanthropy: its development in civil society. Within the limits Professor Zunz has chosen, he has rendered a great service to the entire professional philanthropic community, both academic and practical, for which we should all be grateful."--George McCully, Conversations on Philanthropy "There are three kinds of book reviews that are tricky to write. The first is when the book is not very good... The second is slightly harder to write, when the book is simply unexceptional... But the hardest of all reviews to write, is when the book is so good that one is tempted simply to emit a long sigh of satisfaction and to repeatedly urge people to buy and read it at their first opportunity. This review is of that last kind, so forgive me if I struggle to do more than string superlatives together and seem to be on a percentage from the publishers (which I am assuredly not!)... [A] much-needed in-depth history of philanthropy."--Dr Beth Breeze, Philanthropy UK "I may now add to the syllabus Olivier Zunz's well written and wide-ranging new history, Philanthropy in America... I have been practicing, studying, and teaching about philanthropy for more than 15 years, and I learned a lot from Zunz."--Gara LaMarche, Public Administration Review "[T]his is an excellent resource for those interested in philanthropy and its place in American life."--Foreign Affairs "In this inspiring, captivating, and thought-provoking book, Zunz presents a comprehensive history of twentieth-century philanthropy in the United States."--Thomas Adam, Journal of Interdisciplinary History "Zunz's research on the legal foundations of then on profit sector is a valuable and accessible addition to the history of philanthropic organizations."--Audra J. Wolfe, Historical Studies in the Natural Sciences "[T]his work is a tremendous synthesis of the institutional formation of foundations and the rise of popular giving... Philanthropy in America is a must read for anyone interested in the history of this growing sector of our economy."--Greg Witkowski, Enterprise & SocietyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Introduction 1 Chapter 1: "For the Improvement of Mankind" 8 Chapter 2: The Coming of Mass Philanthropy 44 Chapter 3: The Regulatory Compromise 76 Chapter 4: The Private Funding of Affairs of State 104 Chapter 5: From Humanitarianism to Cold War 137 Chapter 6: Philanthropy at Midcentury: "Timid Billions"? 169 Chapter 7: Investing in Civil Rights 201 Chapter 8: In Search of a Nonprofit Sector 232 Chapter 9: American Philanthropy and the World's Communities 264 Conclusion 294 Notes 301 Index 351
£21.25
