Charities and philanthropy Books
The University of Chicago Press American Philanthropy The Chicago History of
Book SynopsisIn this revised and enlarged edition of his classic work, Robert H. Bremner provides a social history of American philanthropy from colonial times to the present, showing the ways in which Americans have sought to do good in such fields as religion, education, humanitarian reform, social service, war relief, and foreign aid. Three new chapters have been added that concisely cover the course of philanthropy and voluntarism in the United States over the past twenty-five years, a period in which total giving by individuals, foundations, and corporations has more than doubled in real terms and in which major revisions of tax laws have changed patterns of giving. This new edition also includes an updated chronology of important dates, and a completely revised bibliographic essay to guide readers on literature in the field. [This] book, as Bremner points out, is not encyclopedic. It is what he intended it to be, a pleasant narrative, seasoned with humorous comments, briefly but interestingly
£30.00
The University of Chicago Press Politics and Partnerships
Book SynopsisBringing together a set of disciplinary approaches, this title presents an examination of the place of voluntary associations in political history and an investigation into contemporary experiments in reshaping that role. It reveals the key role nonprofits have played in the evolution of both the workplace and welfare.Trade Review"This is a fantastic collection of essays - one of the few edited volumes I have seen where the whole is much greater than the sum of the individual parts. One of the book's strengths is its interdisciplinary nature: the editors have assembled a unique set of perspectives, approaches, and studies at different historical periods." - Christopher Marquis, Harvard Business School"
£76.00
The University of Chicago Press Politics and Partnerships The Role of Voluntary
Book SynopsisBringing together a set of disciplinary approaches, this title presents an examination of the place of voluntary associations in political history and an investigation into contemporary experiments in reshaping that role. It reveals the key role nonprofits have played in the evolution of both the workplace and welfare.Trade Review"This is a fantastic collection of essays - one of the few edited volumes I have seen where the whole is much greater than the sum of the individual parts. One of the book's strengths is its interdisciplinary nature: the editors have assembled a unique set of perspectives, approaches, and studies at different historical periods." - Christopher Marquis, Harvard Business School"
£25.00
The University of Chicago Press Having People Having Heart Charity Sustainable
Book SynopsisThrough detailed studies of two different orphan support organizations in Uganda, the author shows how many Ugandans view material forms of Catholic charity as deeply intertwined with their own ethics of care and exchange. She reassesses the generally assumed paradox of material aid as both promising independence and preventing it.Trade Review"A fascinating and original book that unsettles preconceptions-and social science theories-about the evils of charity. Scherz convincingly shows how Ugandan nuns' practices of charity, which center not upon autonomy but on interdependence, are a better fit with the relational ethics of the region than are NGO workers' practices of development. This regional ethics of interdependence prescribes correct (and correctly flexible) relations between patron and client. In such a worldview charity is no insult and independence from others no laudable goal." (Claire Wendland, University of Wisconsin-Madison)"
£24.00
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 crises, and unprecedented national challenges. Encompassing a range of endeavors from the mobilized voluntarism of the Civil War, through Community Chests and the Red Cross to the FDR-driven rise of the March of Dimes, Clemens shows how voluntary efforts were repeatedly articulated with government projects. The legacy of these efforts is a state co-constituted with, as much as constrained by, civil society.
£91.00
The University of Chicago Press American Creed Philanthropy and the Rise of Civil
Book SynopsisIn her incisive history, Kathleen D. McCarthy explores the impact of philanthropy - both giving and volunteerism - on America from 1700 to 1865. What results is a vital reevaluation of public life during the pivotal decades leading up to the Civil War.Trade Review"A tour de force.... [Modern philanthropists] should all read American Creed to be reminded of the traditional impulses and motives that inspired earlier American philanthropists, large and small, to use their money aggressively in the creation and defense of social justice." - Mark Dowie, Los Angeles Times; "While her riveting history of civil society from the founding to the Civil War focuses on philanthropy and religion, it is laced with keen insights into the place of civil disorder, repression, chivalry, and feminism in the American social order. This is history at its best. A work that is truly pertinent to our times." - Benjamin Barber"
£34.20
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
£31.00
Columbia University Press Youth Gangs and Community Intervention
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£114.95
Columbia University Press The Robin Hood Rules for Smart Giving
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£19.80
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
£46.75
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
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
£22.50
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
£24.88
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 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
£63.00
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 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
£17.99
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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).
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Art of Giving
Book SynopsisAn honest assessment for how to determine your individual relationship with charitable giving in today''s world From world-renowned philanthropists Charles Bronfman and Jeffrey Solomon of the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies comes a comprehensive guide on how to be a canny, street-smart, effective philanthropist, regardless of your income level. It is also a perfect companion for nonprofit program and development executives who would like to introduce donors to their work and their organizations. Despite their critical importance to philanthropy, donors have few resources for solid information about making their gifts-deciding what type of gift to give, how to structure it, the tax implications, what level of follow-up and transparency they should ask for and expect, and countless other complexities. This book fills that vacuum and helps you gain a special understanding of philanthropy as a business undertaking as well as a deeply personal, reflective processTable of ContentsFOREWORD viiby James Wolfensohn INTRODUCTION: Who We Are 1 PART ONE The Donor 1 Getting Started 11 2 The Joy of Giving 19 3 The New Philanthropy 23 4 Donors Come in All Types 29 5 The Soul of the New Philanthropist 39 6 Accelerants 57 7 Finding Your Niche 65 PART TWO The Partners 8 Do I Do It—or Do I Buy It? 81 9 Working with a Nonprofit 97 10 Running the Show 113 11 The Family 127 12 The Face in the Mirror 143 13 Philanthropy in Hard Times 153 PART THREE The Gift 14 A Glossary of Gifts 161 15 The Pudding Is in the Proof 175 16 A Little Financial Advice 189 17 On Innovations 203 18 Twenty Questions—Investing in Changing the World 213 EPILOGUE: Why We Are Here 217 PART FOUR Resources RESOURCE A: Index of Nonprofit Resources 223 RESOURCE B: Further Sources of Information 259 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 261 ABOUT THE AUTHORS 263 INDEX 267
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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.
£36.00
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 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).
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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.
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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
£27.00
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
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
£22.50
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
£56.06
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
£22.50
Princeton University Press Why Philanthropy Matters
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFinalist for the 2014 George R. Terry Book Award, Academy of Management "In The Gospel of Wealth (1889), Andrew Carnegie urged his prosperous contemporaries to avoid 'hoarding great sums' and to give their 'surplus' wealth away during their lifetimes, to strengthen an economic system that might thereby produce some riches for all. In the more measured tones of an economist, Mr. Acs is making much the same point: A capitalist economy not only enables but requires philanthropy. Through it, entrepreneurs can support the kinds of institutions that generate discoveries and that provide pathways for other people to make their own fortunes."--Leslie Lenkowsky, Wall Street Journal "While philanthropy is generally seen as a positive practice, few view it as a sustaining capitalistic force that drives the economy. Acs seeks to change this in an informative and enlightening ... look at philanthropy's many positive repercussions... Economists will find this book helpful in crystallizing the long-term impact of philanthropy and the degree to which it influences the American economy."--Publishers Weekly "Acs' effort to link philanthropy to greater income equality, opportunity and security is admirable and potentially important."--Glenn C. Altschuler, Tulsa World "The best pro-philanthropy book I know."--Tyler Cowen, Marginal Revolution "Drawing on research conducted over 30-plus years, Acs's examination documents historically how philanthropy has affected and been affected by the entrepreneurial spirit unique to the American economic system... This is a worthwhile read for U.S. economists as well as those wishing to understand how American-style capitalism and philanthropy create innovation."--Elizabeth Nelson, Library Journal "Acs develops an interesting account of American economic history as he traces the activities of philanthropists across the decades."--Kirkus Reviews "Acs' major achievement here is to understand philanthropy's oft-neglected and uniquely American role in economic growth."--Evan Sparks, Philanthropy Magazine "[E]asily the best work on the subject I have read."--Luke Johnson, Financial Times "The book is fast paced and highly readable."--Kathi Coon Badertscher, Enterprise & Society "Acs offers a well-written, well-researched account of the evolution of American capitalism."--Choice "Why Philanthropy Matters is a useful book, appropriate to academics and an informed general readership as well as in undergraduate and graduate seminar-style classrooms (I myself am requiring it in a masters-level seminar this semester)... [I]t raises timely issues about the American economy, in particular the nexus of capitalism and philanthropy in America."--Gordon E. Shockley, Independent ReviewTable of ContentsPreface ix Chapter 1. A Conversation 1 Chapter 2. Creating Opportunity 19 Chapter 3. Entrepreneurship and Innovation 46 Chapter 4. The Wealth of Nations 86 Chapter 5. Charity and Philanthropy 121 Chapter 6. American-Style Capitalism 149 Chapter 7. The Global Perspective 176 Epilogue Changing the Tax Laws 200 Pledge Letters 205 Notes 227 Index 241
£34.20
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 "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."--John Gapper, Financial Times "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 "[T]his is an excellent resource for those interested in philanthropy and its place in American life."--Foreign Affairs "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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! "[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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "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 ReviewTable of ContentsAcknowledgments ix Preface to the Paperback Edition 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
£18.00
Princeton University Press The American Jewish Philanthropic Complex
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Winner of the Saul Viener Book Prize, American Jewish Historical Society""Winner of the Ellis W. Hawley Prize, Organization of American Historians""A meaningful addition to the fields of Jewish studies and philanthropy." * Kirkus Reviews *"This is a solid academic work published by an academic press, but Berman’s lively prose serves her argument well."---Anne Nelson, Times Literary Supplement"In the meticulously researched work, Berman — a professor of American Jewish history at Temple University — traces the history and the transformation of the extensive network of Jewish charitable organizations, exploring how they developed over time, and how that evolution was inextricably interconnected to both changing U.S. tax law and growing capitalistic sentiments." * Jewish Insider *"Professor Berman takes a deep — and brave — dive into the inner financial workings of the American Jewish community role in contributing to the entire American philanthropy industry."---Sam Bahour, Sam Bahour blog"[Lila Corwin] Berman’s book provides an excellent lens to understand how the American political system and the creative approach to evolving tax laws enabled the development of a philanthropic system that is now a model for philanthropy beyond the Jewish community." * eJewish Philanthropy *
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Princeton University Press A Fraught Embrace The Romance and Reality of
Book SynopsisTrade Review"One of Foreign Affairs Best of Books 2017 – Africa / Malawi""Winner of the 2018 Best Scholarly Book Award, Global and Transnational Section of the American Sociological Association""Honorable Mention for the 2018 Outstanding Published Book Award, Altruism, Morality and Social Solidarity Section of the American Sociological Association""Finalist for the 2018 Melville J. Herskovits Prize, African Studies Association""A concise, insightful work, and its contribution extends well beyond its immediate context of AIDS altruism in Malawi."---Brad Crofford, African Studies Quarterly"A Fraught Embrace is both an important piece of transnational public sociology and one of the most important works in cultural sociology to have been published in a long while."---Iddo Tavory, European Journal of Sociology"Few books can claim to address a social problem involving billions of dollars with millions of lives hanging in the balance, but Swidler and Watkins’s A Fraught Embrace does just that. Dissecting the role of foreign altruists and local brokers in aid efforts to stem the HIV/AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa generally, and Malawi more specifically, this book makes a compelling sociological contribution to the study of foreign aid—a field of research more often reserved for economists and international development studies scholars."---Liam Swiss, American Journal of SociologyTable of ContentsPreface vii 1 Introduction: Altruism from Afar 1 2 Fevered Imaginations 19 3 Lumbering Behemoths and Fluttering Butterflies: Altruists in the Global AIDS Enterprise 36 4 Cultural Production: A Riot of Color 57 5 Getting to Know Brokers 78 6 Brokers' Careers: Merit, Miracles, and Malice 106 7 Themes That Make Everyone Happy: Fighting Stigma and Helping Orphans 123 8 Themes That Make Everyone Anxious: Vulnerable Women and Harmful Cultural Practices 138 9 A Practice That Makes Everyone Happy: Training 166 10 Creating Success 183 11 Conclusions: Doing Good Better 198 Acknowledgments 215 Notes 219 References 247 Index 269
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