Charities and philanthropy Books

Book SynopsisThis is the first empirically-grounded and theorised account of the identity, characteristics and motivation of fundraisers in the UK. Based on original data collected during a 3-year study of over 1,200 fundraisers, the book argues that it is not possible to understand charitable giving without accounting for the role of fundraising.Trade Review"Few people ‘get’ donors and fundraisers like Beth Breeze. Her encyclopaedic knowledge combines with thorough professional analysis to provide an indispensable resource for the entire voluntary sector." Ken Burnett, author, Relationship Fundraising and other books."This book provides an important insight into the way fundraising actually works. In doing so Beth Breeze nails the lie that fundraisers force people to act against their will." Peter Grant, City University of London“The New Fundraisers successfully argues that in order to understand charitable giving research efforts must broaden their perspectives beyond the donor. For fundraising practitioners, this book moves beyond the ‘‘how-to’’ genre and encourages reflection on the impact of fundraising. For researchers, the book contributes new empirical data based on the experiences of UK fundraisers and offers the theoretical development of fundraisers as creative professionals.” Voluntas

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Book SynopsisThis is the first empirically-grounded and theorised account of the identity, characteristics and motivation of fundraisers in the UK. Based on original data collected during a 3-year study of over 1,200 fundraisers, the book argues that it is not possible to understand charitable giving without accounting for the role of fundraising.Trade Review“The New Fundraisers successfully argues that in order to understand charitable giving research efforts must broaden their perspectives beyond the donor. For fundraising practitioners, this book moves beyond the ‘‘how-to’’ genre and encourages reflection on the impact of fundraising. For researchers, the book contributes new empirical data based on the experiences of UK fundraisers and offers the theoretical development of fundraisers as creative professionals.” Voluntas"Few people ‘get’ donors and fundraisers like Beth Breeze. Her encyclopaedic knowledge combines with thorough professional analysis to provide an indispensable resource for the entire voluntary sector." Ken Burnett, author, Relationship Fundraising and other books."This book provides an important insight into the way fundraising actually works. In doing so Beth Breeze nails the lie that fundraisers force people to act against their will." Peter Grant, City University of London

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

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Book SynopsisAs the demand for food banks and other emergency food charities continues to rise across the continent, this is the first systematic Europe-wide study of the roots and consequences of this urgent phenomenon.Trade Review“This fascinating and first collection of qualitative cross-case study of the rise of food charity across Europe importantly highlights the link between changes to social rights and entitlements and increased emphasis on non-state providers of food charity. It uses food charity as a lens through which we can learn how wider policy shifts impact on poverty in Europe. A masterpiece in food charity studies, it vigorously argues for embedding this research within the overall context of poverty. Constructive discussions and proposition in terminology and concepts advance this field of poverty studies. A seminal collection forcefully advancing food poverty studies.” Helmut P. Gaisbauer, University of SalzburgTable of ContentsForeword: The Rise of Food Charity in Europe ~ Graham Riches Introduction: Exploring the Growth of Food Charity across Europe ~ Hannah Lambie-Mumford, and Tiina Silvasti New Frames for Food Charity in Finland ~ Tiina Silvasti and Ville Tikka Social Exclusion and Food Assistance in Germany ~ Fabian Kessl, Stephan Lorenz and Holger Schoneville The Role of Food Charity in Italy ~ Sabrina Arcuri, Gianluca Brunori and Francesca Galli Food Banks in the Netherlands Stepping up to the Plate: Shifting Moral and Practical Responsibilities ~ Hilje van der Horst, Leon Pijnenburg and Amy Markus Redistributing Waste Food to Reduce Poverty in Slovenia ~ Vesna Leskošek and Romana Zidar Food Aid in Post-crisis Spain: A Test for this Welfare State Model ~ Amaia Inza-Bartolomé and Leire Escajedo San-Epifanio Food Banks and the UK Welfare State ~ Hannah Lambie-Mumford and Rachel Loopstra Conclusion: Food Charity in Europe ~ Hannah Lambie-Mumford and Tiina Silvasti

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Book SynopsisWe praise those people who do things for others. But the symbolic power of giving means glow of 'goodness' that charity provides can be taken advantage of. Drawing on original data and Bourdieu's sociology, this book examines a wide range of charity examples to provide an entertaining critique of how contemporary charity works.Trade Review“A hugely relevant and important book for how we understand the institution of charity and how it mobilises and utilises symbolic power. A must read for all scholars of charity.” Eddy Hogg, University of KentTable of ContentsIntroduction Giving and getting: Using charity’s symbolic power #humblebrags and the good giving self on social media Charities, expertise, and policy The kids aren’t alright: The collapse of Kids Company Poppy fascism Effective altruism and ignoring charity’s symbolic power Conclusions: The good glow Methodological Appendix

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Book SynopsisA decade of sustained change in policy and funding has altered the landscape of children's early intervention services and changed the role of charities in it. This study reviews the new interplay between public and third sector providers, considering future roles, opportunities and challenges for practitioners, policy makers and volunteers alike.Trade Review"This book raises fundamental issues in service provision and in how we understand the contemporary world of children’s services. Well-written, and drawing on original data, it provides a cogent and stimulating analysis." Nick Frost, Leeds Beckett UniversityTable of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Preventative Services and Children’s Charities: Policy and Paradigm Shifts New Labour, Children’s Services and the Third Sector Contemporary Preventative Services, Coalitions, and the Conservatives Part 2: On the Frontline of Early Intervention The Policy and Service Delivery Field of Early Intervention Services State Education: The Relationships Between Schools and Charity Part 3: The Lived Realities of Commissioning Children’s Early Intervention Services Commissioning Children’s Services: Challenges, Contestation and Crisis The Changing Role of Children’s Charities Delivering Early Intervention Services Partnership Working, Securing Advantage and Playing the Game: Thriving, not just surviving Part 4: Concluding Thoughts he Action Imperative to Do Things Differently?

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Book SynopsisGeneration Share takes readers on a journey around the globe to meet the people who are changing and saving lives by building a Sharing Economy. Through stunning photography, social commentary and interviews, Generation Share showcases extraordinary stories demonstrating the power of sharing.Trade Review"A must read for change makers everywhere who seek lasting, systemic change with multiple benefits. This timely, inspirational read shows through tangible examples how sharing can bring people together, meet basic needs, and reduce waste. Nothing could be more relevant given the mounting social, economic, and environmental crises." Neal Gorenflo, Co-founder and Executive Director of Shareable and Executive editor, Sharing Cities: Activating the Urban Commons“A glorious and glossy, around-the-world look at the global sharing economy from the viewpoints of a diverse and inspiring group of young change makers. Printed on sustainable paper, a percentage of each copy sold helps fund planting a tree and educating a slum girl in India. It educates, motivates and even agitates individuals and corporations into joining the sharing community in a beautiful way. Buy it. Read it. Love it. Share it.” DJ Paulette"We have a saying in my house: 'Dream big and anything is possible'. The extraordinary people in this book aren't just dreaming but doing - against the odds to make their community and the world a better place. Illuminating, humbling and awe-inspiring." Samantha Simmonds, TV news presenter and journalist"In a world filled with “stuff” this inspirational book showcases how we can share knowledge, skills and resources for the benefit of all. " Oliver Heath, designer"If we're serious about living within the means of our life-giving planet, a sharing economy will be absolutely essential. This is a hopeful and inspiring book setting out positive ways forward." Caroline Lucas, MP for Brighton Pavilion"A marvellous and inspiring celebration of sharing across the world and across generations, written by one of the most knowledgeable and passionate authorities in the field. The stories gathered by the author are diverse, magical and heart-warming." Patrick Andrews, social innovation lawyer“We all need inspiration and this book provides that much-needed shot in the arm to inspire and challenge. Buy it and share!” Lindsay Boswell, Chief Executive, FareShare“An indispensable guide to sharing, not just the facts, stats and intellect that underpin the concept but also the joy, passion and connection that will make it so crucial to our future.” Mike Barry, Director of Sustainable Business, Marks and Spencer"If the vicious global pursuit of conspicuous consumption makes you despair, read Benita's book for some hope." Mark Williams, Actor"Sharing is an essential part of social investment; this book helps us understand how." Christine Gent, director of Fashion Revolution and People Tree, WFTO Fair Trade Expert“If the sharing economy is our future, then this book will take us there. Hope it can be shared and read globally to inspire, delight and push the agenda forward” Livia Firth, Founder and Creative Director, Eco-Age“This new book is a celebration of the sharing economy, and there are three things that make it particularly impressive... First, it focuses specifically on the people... (Secondly) It’s full of wonderful photographs that land this abstract idea of a sharing economy in real situations, contexts and needs... (Third) Everyone gets a voice here, and the book is packed with inspiring but ordinary people explaining their motivations for doing what they do...” The Earthbound ReportTable of ContentsIntroduction: What is the Sharing Economy?; Chapter 1: DOES AGE MATTER?; Chapter 2: SHARING BY GENDER; Chapter 3: SHARING THE CITY; Chapter 4: SHARING THE COUNTRYSIDE; Chapter 5: SHARING THE MONEY; Chapter 6: IS SHARING CULTURAL?; Chapter 7: SHARING AND DISABILITY; Chapter 8: THE GEOGRAPHY OF SHARING; Conclusion; The Photographer and The Author; Thanks for Sharing!.

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Book SynopsisCiaran Hughes and Markus Ketola explore the consequences of neoliberal policies on the voluntary sector in Northern Ireland. They trace the changing relationships between government and voluntary organisations since the Good Friday Agreement and lessons about the impact of neoliberal policies on governance, relationships and the peace process.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Neoliberal enrolment? The community and ‘partnership turn’ in government rhetoric and policy 3. Getting connected: celebrating the value of connections and networks 4. Inside the networks: the rhetoric and reality 5. Independence of voice, purpose and action 6. Conclusion

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Book SynopsisDocuments the growth of celebrity humanitarianism, viewing the phenomenon through the lens of feminist ethnography to understand how elite philanthropy is raced, classed, and gendered.

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Book SynopsisOverseas volunteering has exploded in numbers and interest in the last couple of decades. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people travel from wealthier to poorer countries to participate in short-term volunteer programs focused on health services. Churches, universities, nonprofit service organizations, profit-making voluntourism companies, hospitals, and large corporations all sponsor brief missions. Hoping to Help is the first book to offer a comprehensive assessment of global health volunteering, based on research into how it currently operates, its benefits and drawbacks, and how it might be organized to contribute most effectively. Given the enormous human and economic investment in these activities, it is essential to know more about them and to understand the advantages and disadvantages for host communities. Most people assume that poor communities benefit from the goodwill and skills of the volunteers. Volunteer trips are widely advertised as a means to giTrade ReviewMany scholars have discussed the theory behind global aid and the various perils in its execution. Dr. Lasker, a professor at Lehigh University, delivers instead a straightforward, data-driven review of a small health-related fraction of the enterprise, aiming to answer a few basic questions: 'Do volunteers help or hurt?' she asks. 'In what ways?' It turns out these questions cannot be answered, at least not very precisely. Still, anyone contemplating a volunteer stint is likely to be interested in Dr. Lasker's results, which amount to a sort of de facto best-practices manual. * The New York Times *This book is highly relevant to all healthcare professionals, particularly students considering an elective overseas, or dental professionals thinking about using a couple of weeks of annual leave to 'help others' abroad.... The publication is a triumph of social analysis and commentary, which rigorously appraises and summarises the existing body of evidence on the topic.... Overall it is a deeply compelling read that will give you plenty of food for thought, and perhaps change your plans, practice or even your life. I would wholeheartedly recommend it. * British Dental Journal *Hoping to Help makes an important contribution to studies of NGOs, civil society, philanthropy, and global health that both students and the wider volunteering community will enjoy and find easy to read.... Lasker provides prudent recommendations and guidelines for organizations and volunteers while also touching on deeper issues. Reading Hoping to Help led me to reflect on my past experience as a health volunteer and will encourage others to consider the ethics, opportunity costs, and colonialist relations of global health volunteering today. * Contemporary Sociology *Hoping to Help, by sociologist Judith N. Lasker, is a timely contribution to a growing literature that examines the unintended consequences of well-intentioned efforts to help, improve, or fix other people's problems. One of the strengths of Lasker's book is its eminent readability, teachability, and accessibility to those involved in or interested in medical volunteering abroad. * PoLAR *Table of ContentsIntroduction: A "Tsunami" of VolunteersPart I. The Sponsoring Organizations1. Who Sponsors International Medical Missions?2. The Activities and Goals of Sponsoring OrganizationsPart II. The Volunteers3. Becoming a Volunteer4. What Leads to Volunteering, What Volunteering Leads ToPart III. The Host Communities5. The Best and the Worst: Host Perspectives on Volunteer Programs6. Benefits to Host Communities7. "First, Do No Harm": The Unintended Negatives for Host CommunitiesPart IV. Principles for Maximizing the Benefits of Volunteer Health Trips8. Mutuality and Continuity: Two Pillars of Effective Programs9. Community-Focused Research10. Programmatic FocusConclusion: Lessons Learned; Responding to the DebateAppendix A: Methods of StudyAppendix B: Recommendations for Having the Best Possible Global Health Volunteer TripNotesReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisOverseas volunteering has exploded in numbers and interest in the last couple of decades. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people travel from wealthier to poorer countries to participate in short-term volunteer programs focused on health services. Churches, universities, nonprofit service organizations, profit-making voluntourism companies, hospitals, and large corporations all sponsor brief missions. Hoping to Help is the first book to offer a comprehensive assessment of global health volunteering, based on research into how it currently operates, its benefits and drawbacks, and how it might be organized to contribute most effectively. Given the enormous human and economic investment in these activities, it is essential to know more about them and to understand the advantages and disadvantages for host communities. Most people assume that poor communities benefit from the goodwill and skills of the volunteers. Volunteer trips are widely advertised as a means to giTrade ReviewMany scholars have discussed the theory behind global aid and the various perils in its execution. Dr. Lasker, a professor at Lehigh University, delivers instead a straightforward, data-driven review of a small health-related fraction of the enterprise, aiming to answer a few basic questions: 'Do volunteers help or hurt?' she asks. 'In what ways?' It turns out these questions cannot be answered, at least not very precisely. Still, anyone contemplating a volunteer stint is likely to be interested in Dr. Lasker's results, which amount to a sort of de facto best-practices manual. * The New York Times *This book is highly relevant to all healthcare professionals, particularly students considering an elective overseas, or dental professionals thinking about using a couple of weeks of annual leave to 'help others' abroad.... The publication is a triumph of social analysis and commentary, which rigorously appraises and summarises the existing body of evidence on the topic.... Overall it is a deeply compelling read that will give you plenty of food for thought, and perhaps change your plans, practice or even your life. I would wholeheartedly recommend it. * British Dental Journal *Hoping to Help makes an important contribution to studies of NGOs, civil society, philanthropy, and global health that both students and the wider volunteering community will enjoy and find easy to read.... Lasker provides prudent recommendations and guidelines for organizations and volunteers while also touching on deeper issues. Reading Hoping to Help led me to reflect on my past experience as a health volunteer and will encourage others to consider the ethics, opportunity costs, and colonialist relations of global health volunteering today. * Contemporary Sociology *Hoping to Help, by sociologist Judith N. Lasker, is a timely contribution to a growing literature that examines the unintended consequences of well-intentioned efforts to help, improve, or fix other people's problems. One of the strengths of Lasker's book is its eminent readability, teachability, and accessibility to those involved in or interested in medical volunteering abroad. * PoLAR *Table of ContentsIntroduction: A "Tsunami" of VolunteersPart I. The Sponsoring Organizations1. Who Sponsors International Medical Missions?2. The Activities and Goals of Sponsoring OrganizationsPart II. The Volunteers3. Becoming a Volunteer4. What Leads to Volunteering, What Volunteering Leads ToPart III. The Host Communities5. The Best and the Worst: Host Perspectives on Volunteer Programs6. Benefits to Host Communities7. "First, Do No Harm": The Unintended Negatives for Host CommunitiesPart IV. Principles for Maximizing the Benefits of Volunteer Health Trips8. Mutuality and Continuity: Two Pillars of Effective Programs9. Community-Focused Research10. Programmatic FocusConclusion: Lessons Learned; Responding to the DebateAppendix A: Methods of StudyAppendix B: Recommendations for Having the Best Possible Global Health Volunteer TripNotesReferencesIndex

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Book SynopsisA surprising and fascinating look at how Black culture has been leveraged by corporate America. Open the brochure for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and you'll see logos for corporations like American Express. Visit the website for the Apollo Theater, and you'll notice acknowledgments to corporations like Coca Cola and Citibank. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, owe their very existence to large corporate donations from companies like General Motors. And while we can easily make sense of the need for such funding to keep cultural spaces afloat, less obvious are the reasons that corporations give to them. In Black Culture, Inc., Patricia A. Banks interrogates the notion that such giving is completely altruistic, and argues for a deeper understanding of the hidden transactions being conducted that render corporate America dependent on Black culture. Drawing on a range of sources, such as public relations and advertising texts on corporate cultural patronage and observations at sponsored cultural events, Banks argues that Black cultural patronage profits firms by signaling that they value diversity, equity, and inclusion. By functioning in this manner, support of Black cultural initiatives affords these companies something called "diversity capital," an increasingly valuable commodity in today's business landscape. While this does not necessarily detract from the social good that cultural patronage does, it reveals its secret cost: ethnic community support may serve to obscure an otherwise poor track record with social justice. Banks deftly weaves innovative theory with detailed observations and a discerning critical gaze at the various agendas infiltrating memorials, museums, and music festivals meant to celebrate Black culture. At a time when accusations of discriminatory practices are met with immediate legal and social condemnation, the insights offered here are urgent and necessary. Trade Review"Patricia Banks has turned her critical eye on corporate support for Black cultural institutions as a PR move to trumpet their commitment to social justice. Banks is an astute observer of the world of philanthropy and a superb writer. A compelling read, this book will be an instant classic."—Frank Dobbin, author of Inventing Equal Opportunity"This groundbreaking volume by the premier scholar examining race, art, and cultural economy could not be timelier for understanding the workings of contemporary capitalism and diversity branding. With its scholarly rigor, grounded fieldwork and analysis, this book is a necessary and beautiful must-read for anyone who cares about justice."—Arlene Dávila, author of Latinos, Inc."Black Culture, Inc. is a brilliant contribution to the burgeoning literature on how race shapes organizations. Surveying a wide range of corporate giving to Black cultural institutions—from the National Museum of African American History and Culture to Afropunk—Banks provides a balanced account of its benefits and the potential costs that giving extracts from Black communities."—Victor Ray, The University of Iowa"Many of us rarely think about the connections between race, organizations, and culture, but Patricia Banks's innovative concept of 'diversity capital' shows why we should. Her illuminating book reveals that while today's companies demonstrate their commitment to racial equity with donations to black cultural initiatives, this corporate largesse is more complicated than we might realize."—Adia Harvey Wingfield, author of Flatlining"In this strongly argued and beautifully written book, Banks provides a conceptual framework for understanding the racial politics of organizational behavior. Her concept of 'diversity capital' is rooted in classical sociological theory but pushes that scholarship forward to make it more relevant today. This analysis will be foundational for future work on race and organizations."—Shyon Baumann, co-author of Foodies"Essential reading for anyone curious about why major American corporations seem so intent on 'giving back' to Black cultural institutions. This significant book turns corporate sponsorships into objects of scrutiny, showing how they project an often disingenuous corporate image of caring not only about Black culture but also about Black people."—Ellen Berrey, author of The Enigma of Diversity "Patricia A. Banks makes a vital contribution to sociological theory, illuminating how Black cultural patronage is harnessed by corporations as a tool of financial and cultural power, often with pernicious implications for the same communities who are exploited for their diversity appeal. An important, penetrating analysis."—Linsey McGoey, author of No Such Thing as a Free Gift"As businesses and organizations strive to prove their commitments to equity and inclusion, Black Culture, Inc. provides a nuanced corrective to corporate narratives. Alongside the rich and detailed empirical analysis, the conceptualization of 'diversity capital' is a crucial intervention with relevance across the social sciences."—Dave O'Brien, author of Culture is Bad For You"Black Culture, Inc. is an important book. In connecting corporate sponsorship of Black cultural institutions with urgent issues of racial justice, Banks demonstrates the wide, and often disturbing, ramifications of corporate efforts to increase their 'diversity capital.' Packed with scholarly insights, relevant case studies, and vivid anecdotes, this engaging book should be read by scholars, practitioners, students, and anyone interested in Black cultural institutions and how American corporations use cultural philanthropy."—Victoria D. Alexander, author of Sociology of the Arts"Theoretically rich and empirically jaw-dropping, Black Culture, Inc. is a timely look at the connection between corporate America and ethnoracial identity. Patricia Banks, one of the nation's keenest observers of race and culture, offers a rich, sophisticated, and accessible analysis of how corporations attempt to cultivate unauthentic Black identity. Banks gives readers an insider's look at the arenas – museums, concerts, and cultural festivals – where corporations tie themselves to Black culture and Black people. Black Culture, Inc. is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the contours, complexity, and ironies of race in the United States today."—Tomás R. Jiménez, Stanford University"In Black Culture Inc.: How Ethnic Community Support Pays for Corporate America, Patricia A. Banks provides a dynamic analysis of tensions, power struggles, and pairings between the pursuit of profit and the promise of socio-political change. This book is written in an inviting and informative way that blends insightful scholarly analysis with critical commentary on a variety of contemporary examples of advertising, media, marketing, and branding activity."—Francesca Sobande, Ethnic and Racial StudiesTable of Contents1. Diversity Capital 2. The Racial Return 3. Racism Rehab 4. Cultivating Consumers 5. The Party of the Year 6. Gospel and the Golden Arches 7. #AfropunkWeSeeYou 8. Branding Diversity

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Book SynopsisThe nonprofit sector has changed in fundamental ways in recent decades. As the sector has grown in scope and size, both domestically and internationally, the boundaries between for-profit, governmental, and charitable organizations have become intertwined. Nonprofits are increasingly challenged on their roles in mitigating or exacerbating inequality. And debates flare over the role of voluntary organizations in democratic and autocratic societies alike. The Nonprofit Sector takes up these concerns and offers a cutting-edge empirical and theoretical assessment of the state of the field. This book, now in its third edition, brings together leading researchers—economists, historians, philosophers, political scientists, and sociologists along with scholars from communication, education, law, management, and policy schools—to investigate the impact of associational life. Chapters consider the history of the nonprofit sector and of philanthropy; the politics of the public sphere; governance, mission, and engagement; access and inclusion; and global perspectives on nonprofit organizations. Across this comprehensive range of topics, The Nonprofit Sector makes an essential contribution to the study of civil society.Trade Review"The nonprofit form has spread around the world as a unique alternative to markets and governments. This third edition of The Nonprofit Sector provides great insight into this phenomenon, and is as exciting and informative as the previous two. With fresh faces and insights, it is a real joy to read."—Joseph Galaskiewicz, University of Arizona"Now in its third edition, The Nonprofit Sector continues to build the field of nonprofit studies by exploring the full range of organizations, associations, actions, and interactions that constitute the voluntary sector in the US and globally. Featuring a broad and multidisciplinary range of scholars, this work provokes us to reexamine the history and envision the future of nonprofit scholarship and practice. The Nonprofit Sector generates a rich research agenda that will stimulate novel and innovative scholarship for years to come."—Mary Kay Gugerty, University of Washington"Walter Powell, Patricia Bromley, and Stanford University Press are to be congratulated for assembling this timely, unique, and definitive volume which not only chronicles the history of the nonprofit sector but also provides a broad but critical analysis of its current state. This third edition of The Nonprofit Sector presents a wide range of carefully chosen scholarship which will ensure that this book remains an invaluable resource to the growing number of scholars and practitioners in the sector around the world. It is an essential handbook for the leadership of nonprofit and philanthropic institutions, their governing boards, as well as public officials and journalists."—Vartan Gregorian, President, Carnegie Corporation of New YorkTable of Contents1. What Is the Nonprofit Sector? —Walter W. Powell 2. A History of Associational Life and the Nonprofit Sector in the United States —Benjamin Soskis 3. Seeing Like a Philanthropist: From the Business of Benevolence to the Benevolence of Business —Aaron Horvath and Walter W. Powell 4. The Organizational Transformation of Civil Society —Patricia Bromley 5. Tangled Up in Tax: The Nonprofit Sector and the Federal Tax System —Daniel J. Hemel 6. Political Theory and the Nonprofit Sector —Ted Lechterman and Rob Reich 7. Nonprofits as Boundary Markers: The Politics of Choice, Mobilization, and Arbitrage —Elisabeth S. Clemens 8. Politics, Philanthropy, and Inequality —Sarah Reckhow 9. Toward a Governance Framework for Government–Nonprofit Relations —Nicole P. Marwell and Maoz Brown 10. Social Service Nonprofits: Navigating Conflicting Demands —Jennifer E. Mosley 11. Nonprofits as Urban Infrastructure —Christof Brandtner and Claire Dunning 12. Immigrant Organizations: Civic (In)equality and Civic (In)visibility —Irene Bloemraad, Shannon Gleeson, and Els de Graauw 13. Economic Theories of the Social Sector: From Nonprofits to Social Enterprise —Maitreesh Ghatak 14. Social Entrepreneurship: Research as Disciplined Exploration —Johanna Mair 15. Nonprofits and the Environment: Using Market Forces for Social Good —Magali A. Delmas, Thomas P. Lyon, and Sean Jackson 16. The Outcomes Movement in Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector —Paul Brest 17. Charitable Nonprofits and the Business of Health Care —Jill R. Horwitz 18. Education and the Nonprofit Sector: Schools and Organizational Intermediaries —Richard Arum and Jacob L. Kepins 19. Nonprofit Arts Organizations: Sustainability and Rationales for Support —Francie Ostrower 20. Advocacy, Civic Engagement, and Social Change —David Suárez 21. The Changing Face of Nonprofit Advocacy: Democratizing Potentials and Risks in an Unequal Context —Edward T. Walker and Yotala Oszkay Febres-Cordero 22. Advocating for What? The Nonprofit Press and Models of the Public —Mike Ananny 23. What Influences Charitable Giving? —Pamela Paxton 24. The Altruism Budget: Measuring and Encouraging Charitable Giving —Laura K. Gee and Jonathan Meer 25. What Do Volunteers Do? —Nina Eliasoph 26. Religious Organizations: Crosscutting the Nonprofit Sector —Brad R. Fulton 27. The Global Rise of Nongovernmental Organizations —Evan Schofer and Wesley Longhofer 28. Global Backlash Against Foreign Funding to Domestic Nongovernmental Organizations —Kendra Dupuy and Aseem Prakash 29. Social Movements in a Global Context: History, Content, and Form —Breno Bringel and Elizabeth McKenna 30. Comparative Nonprofit Sector Research: A Critical Assessment —Helmut K. Anheier, Markus Lang, and Stefan Toepler

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Book SynopsisCultivating Empire charts the connections between missionary work, capitalism, and Native politics to understand the making of the American empire in the late-eighteenth and early-nineteenth centuries. It presents American empire-building as a negotiated phenomenon that was built upon the foundations of earlier Atlantic empires, and it shows how U.S. territorial and economic development went hand-in-hand. Lori. J. Daggar explores how Native authority and diplomatic protocols encouraged the fledgling U.S. federal government to partner with missionaries in the realm of Indian affairs, and she charts how that partnership borrowed and deviated from earlier imperial-missionary partnerships. Employing the terminology of speculative philanthropy to underscore the ways in which a desire to do good often coexisted with a desire to make profit, Cultivating Empire links eighteenth- and early-nineteenth-century U.S. Indian policy—often framed as benevolent by its crafters—with the emergence of racial capitalism in the United States. In the process, Daggar argues that Native peoples wielded ideas of philanthropy and civilization for their own purposes and that Indian Country played a critical role in the construction of the U.S. imperial state and its economy. Rather than understand civilizing missions simply as tools for assimilation, then, Cultivating Empire reveals that missions were hinges for U.S. economic and political development that could both devastate Indigenous communities and offer Native peoples additional means to negotiate for power and endure.Trade Review"[A]n ambitious book...Cultivating Empire connects the United States’ civilizing mission among Shawnees and Miamis to the development of capitalism in those nations’ homelands in what is now western Ohio and Indiana...[This volume] is not the last word on the subjects it tackles, nor should it be. Daggar’s work opens doors, and historians of the early republic, of Indian policy, and of capitalism should read it." * H-Early America *"In Cultivating Empire, Lori Daggar illuminates the intertwined histories of missions, settler colonialism, and Indigenous survivance in the Northwest Territory. It is a deeply researched and carefully argued book that provides new insights into the early United States’ careful attempts to position itself as a ‘benevolent empire.’ Sure to become the standard text on the ‘civilization plan,’ Cultivating Empire is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American imperialism." * Emily Conroy-Krutz, Michigan State University *Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I. Foundations Chapter 1. Missionaries and the Making of a New Empire in North America Chapter 2. Resurrecting the “Chain of Friendship”: The International Politics of Intercultural Diplomacy Part II. Routes Chapter 3. Becoming Useful: Speculative Philanthropy, Civilization, and Educational Reform Chapter 4. The Mission Complex: The Material Consequences of Civilizing Work Part III. Negotiations Chapter 5. “A Damnd Rebelious Race”: Native Authority in the Aftermath of War Chapter 6. “The Best and Cheapest Way to Get Rid of Them”: Speculative Philanthropy and Indigenous Dispossession Chapter 7. “Of Mercy and of Sound Policy Too”: Cultivating American Empire on the Continent and Overseas Epilogue Notes Index Acknowledgments

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Book SynopsisExamines how the humanitarian order advances a message of moral triumph and care while abandoning the dispossessed Prompted by a growing number of refugees and other displaced people, intersections of design and humanitarianism are proliferating. From the IKEA Foundation’s Better Shelter to Airbnb’s Open Homes program, the consumer economy has engaged the global refugee crisis with seemingly new tactics that normalize an institutionally sanctioned politics of evasion. Exploring “the global shelter imaginary,” this book charts the ways shelter functions as a form of rightless relief that expels recognition of the rights of the displaced and advances political paradoxes of displacement itself.

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Book SynopsisAvailable open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. This interdisciplinary volume explores how English commercial, co-operative and charity retailing were shaped by and in turn influenced their social and political environments, from the local to the global, between the late-nineteenth and early twenty-first centuries.

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Book SynopsisShows how to create a comprehensive, community-wide prevention program to effectively confront the serious drug and alcohol problems threatening our youth. Shows how to employ community mobilization, educational strategies, volunteerism, and mass media to achieve significant reductions in adolescent drug use.Table of ContentsPart One: Preventing Drug Abuse Among Youth at Risk 1. The Problem of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse 2. Reducing Risk and Promoting Positive Social Development 3. Mobilizing the Community Part Two: Community Action Strategies 4. Selecting the Best Approaches for Your Community(J. DavidHawkins, Janet Y. Miller, Richard F. Catalano, Jr.) 5. Prenatal and Infancy Programs(Kathryn E. Barnard) 6. Early Childhood Education 7. Parent Training 8. School Organization and Management 9. Instructional Improvement in Schools 10. Drug and Alcohol Prevention Curricula(The W. T. GrantConsortium on the School-Based Promotion of SocialCompetence) 11. Community and School Drug Use Policies 12. Media Mobilization Part Three: Supporting Community Prevention Programs 13. Resources and Strategies for Funding(A. Baron Holmes IV, GaryD. Gottfredson, Janet Y. Miller)

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Book SynopsisDescribes the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of professional managers to effectively involve volunteers in the work of organizations. Offers thorough guidance on how to perform key tasks such as staffing, recruitment, motivation, program evaluation, and managing relationships between paid staff and volunteers.Table of ContentsPreface. The Authors. VOLUNTEERS IN THE ORGANIZATION. The Volunteer Administrator as Leader and Manager. Developing the Role of Volunteers in the Organization. Building a Volunteer Staff: A Systematic Approach. Establishing an Organizational Climate That Enhances Motivation, Recognition, and Retention. WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH VOLUNTEES. Recruiting Volunteers: A Marketing Approach. Training and Development for Volunteers: Keys to Effectiveness. Supervising Volunteers to Strengthen Performance and Retention. Evaluating Volunteer Efforts. Professionalism in Volunteer Administration.

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Book SynopsisThe Kindness of Strangers takes a hard, realistic look at mentoring while offering a vivid portrayal of the mentoring movement and how ordinary citizens in cities across America are trying to turn young lives around.Table of Contents1. A Call to Action 2. Great Expectations 3. Recurring Fervor 4. Birth of a Movement 5. The Benefits of Mentoring 6. The Limits of Mentoring 7. Making the Most of Mentoring 8. Closing the Caring Gap 9. Re-engaging the Middle Class 10. Reinventing Community

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Book SynopsisThe first book to provide the English-speaking reader with the revisionist interpretation of the role of the state and philanthropy in Germany that is increasingly embraced by German historians. Largely unnoticed among English-speaking scholars of German history, a major shift in interpretation of German history has been underway during the past three decades among German historians of Germany. While American and British historians continue to subscribe to an interpretation of German society as state centered, their German counterparts have begun to embrace an interpretation in which nineteenth- and twentieth-century German society was characterized by private initiative and a vibrant civil society. Public institutions such as museums, high schools, universities, hospitals, and charities relied heavily on the support of wealthy donors. State funding for universitiesand high schools, for instance, accounted only for a fragment of the operating costs of those institutions, while private endowments running into the millions of marks funded scholarships as well as health care for teachers and students. Private support for public institutions was essential for their existence and survival: it was the backbone of Germany's civil society. This book is the first to provide the English-speaking reader with this revisionist interpretation of the role of the state and philanthropy in nineteenth- and twentieth-century Germany: a society in which private actors claimed responsibility for the common good and used philanthropic engagement to shape societyaccording to their visions. . Thomas Adam is Professor of History at the University of Texas at Arlington. He has published extensively in the field of transnational history and the history of philanthropy.Trade ReviewThe first really comprehensive history of modern German philanthropy. It will be indispensable to anyone who is interested in the subject from now on. * JOURNAL OF EUROPEAN STUDIES *Adam provides historians of the Kaiserreich with a new insight into how its robust civil society co-existed with an authoritarian state, and perhaps reinforced it. * GERMAN HISTORY *In his fascinating new book . . . Thomas Adam sets out to revise the view of 19th- and 20th-century Germany as a state-centered society . . . . [T]he reader [learns] that 19th-century philanthropy in Germany was not . . . so much different from its contemporaneous counterparts in Britain and the United States. . . . Adam also has a second target in his crosshairs: Alexis de Tocqueville . . . and the thesis linking civil society and democratization. * HISTPHIL *Provide[s] the reader with a useful new lens through which to survey the philanthropic landscape of the Kaiserreich and beyond . . . . * MODERN LANGUAGE REVIEW *Table of ContentsPreface Introduction The Competition between Nobility and Bourgeoisie for Dominance over Arts and Culture The Role of Donors in Shaping the Intellectual Elite Private Funding for National Research Projects and Institutes Philanthropy and the Shaping of the Working-Class Family Civil Society in an Authoritarian State: German Philanthropy on the Eve of the First World War The Slow Decline of Philanthropy and Civil Society Conclusion Notes Selected Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisAlthough women's charitable bazaars have contributed millions of dollars to important causes and institutions, they have long been thought of—by both historians and the public—as trivial events. Beverly Gordon corrects this view in Bazaars and Fair Ladies, the first history of women's fundraising fairs in the United States. Tracing their development from the early 1800s to the present day, Gordon show how women's fairs have reflected and influenced American culture, including styles of display and presentation, forms of public entertainment, attitudes about consumption and commodities, and perceptions of other cultures and of the past.Gordon surveys the fundraising fair phenomenon through its various names and incarnations, including ladies' sales, ladies' fairs, fancy fairs, fetes, festivals, carnivals, boutiques, and church or charity bazaars, and the many causes these events have benefitted, such as abolition, suffrage, and war relief. Drawing on a wide variety of historical documents—newspaper and magazine accounts, souvenir programs, photos, scrapbooks—as well as on fictional representations, interviews with fairgivers, and participant observation, Gordon provides detailed descriptions of fairs characteristic of specific periods, recreating what it felt like to walk into a Civil War sanitary fair or into Boston's "Atlantic City Boardwalk" fair of 1922. Throughout, she analyzes the ways in which the fundraising fair functioned as a vehicle for aesthetic and social meaning, creating rich environments that celebrated communal bonds.Gordon stresses the role women's bazaars played within the larger fair culture, demonstrating that many of the trends evident in American agricultural and trade fairs and international exhibitions had their origins in women's fundraisers. Highlighting changes in fair themes, aesthetic environments, consumer fashions, and critical responses from the public, Gordon also looks at similarities and differences among participants from varied ethnic and geographic communities. Gracefully written and abundantly illustrated, Gordon's study of this vital American cultural institution sheds light on 175 years of women's creativity, fellowship, and community-building.The Author: Beverly Gordon is a professor in the Environment, Textiles, and Design Department and serves the folklore and women's studies programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She is the author of several books, including Shaker Textile Arts and American Indian Art: The Collecting Experience.

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Book SynopsisCommunity organisers testify about what service learning is and should beTrade Review"The Unheard Voices is one of the most accessible service-learning texts I have read, due in large part to the willingness of the contributors to let the community participants’ voices be heard extensively. This book provides a compelling vision and concrete steps for moving forward in new directions. It is a unique and important contribution to the service-learning literature and one that has the potential to change the discussion about and the future of service learning. In the end, The Unheard Voices will make our programs more effective"—Stephen Fisher, Professor Emeritus, Emory & Henry CollegeTable of ContentsPreface 1. Unheard Voices: Community Organizations and Service Learning 2. Motivations of Community Organizations for Service Learning 3. Finding the Best Fit: How Organizations Select Service Learners 4. The Challenge of Short-Term Service Learning 5. Managing Service Learners: Training, Supervising, and Evaluating 6. The Heart of Partnership: Communication and Relationships 7. Service Learning in Context: The Challenge of Diversity 8. One Director’s Voice 9. Principles for Success in Service Learning— the Three Cs 10. The Community Standards for Service Learning Epilogue: The Two Futures of Service Learning References Contributors Index

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Book SynopsisThrough practical, real-life examples, Assessing Handlers for Competence in Animal-Assisted Interventions provides guidance to any person working with animals in any setting. Facilities that have volunteers who work independently are in the greatest need of competent handlers, yet many of those facilities accept handlers with only proof of animal vaccinations. Other facilities accept an evaluation of the animal-handler team without knowing whether that evaluation relates to their facility or client dynamics. Both of these problems easily can be remedied with basic guidance.Howie brings more than thirty years of experience as an AAI provider, coordinator, and mental health therapist to bear on the topic of competence for animal handlers. In a friendly, easy-to-read style, she clearly explains the need for competencies while identifying broad categories currently in use. She then outlines training that addresses those competencies based on individual facility and client dynamics. She further describes one model for easily integrating competency assessment into an interview and provides a form for documenting the competency assessment. Additionally, Howie addresses how to deal with problems that can arise in program management.Anyone who reads this book will come away with the knowledge and confidence to assess handlers' competence.Table of Contents Foreword In Gratitude Introduction 1. The Importance of Assessing Handler Competence 2. What Is Competency­Based Assessment? 3. AAI Competencies 4. Training for Competence 5. Conducting Your Competency­Based Assessment 6. Animal Competencies 7. The Coordinator's Role in Animal Welfare 8. Assessing the Handler's Attention to Animal Welfare 9. Bumps in the Road 10. Putting It All Together Appendix A. Handler Competency Form Appendix B. S.E.E. the P.U.P. Appendix C. Interview Questions and Answers Appendix D. References and Resources About the Author

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Book SynopsisPolicy Patrons offers a rare behind-the-scenes view of decision making inside four influential education philanthropies: the Ford Foundation, the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Eli and Edythe Broad Foundation. The outcome is an intriguing, thought-provoking look at the impact of current philanthropic efforts on education.Over a period of several years, Megan E. Tompkins-Stange gained the trust of key players and outside observers of these four organizations. Through a series of confidential interviews, she began to explore the values, ideas, and beliefs that inform these foundations’ strategies and practices. The picture that emerges reveals important differences in the strategies and values of the more established foundations vis-à-vis the newer, more activist foundations—differences that have a significant impact on education policy and practice, and have important implications for democratic decision making.In recent years, the philanthropic sector has played an increasing role in championing and financing education reform. Policy Patrons makes an original and invaluable contribution to contemporary discussions about the appropriate role of foundations in public policy and the future direction of education reform.Trade ReviewMegan Tompkins-Strange has succeeded in writing a concise and enlightening book...Her book is of value far beyond the US situation and makes for a reflective piece of literature embedding the case for strategic philanthropy - based on the search for leverage - in a context of foundation roles in democracy." Alliance Magazine, Volume 21, Number 4, December 2016

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Book SynopsisThe “dean” of development officers in Texas, if not the entire nation, Bob Walker has been instrumental in raising hundreds of millions of dollars for Texas A&M University, including many of the largest gifts in the university’s history. He provides through this book many instructive and sometimes amusing vignettes of his encounters with a wide range of benefactors to Texas A&M.

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Book SynopsisIn 1966, the most destructive flood in the history of Venice temporarily submerged the city and threatened its extraordinary art and architecture. Among the organizations that mobilized to protect this fragile heritage was Save Venice Inc. Founded in Boston and now headquartered in New York City, this nonprofit has become the largest and most active committee dedicated to preserving the artistic legacy of Venice.Christopher Carlsmith tells the fascinating story of Save Venice Inc., from its origins to its fiftieth anniversary. It continues to provide an influential model for philanthropy in the cultural sector, raising substantial funds to conserve and restore paintings, sculptures, books, mosaics, and entire buildings at risk from human and environmental impacts. Employing extensive archival research, oral interviews, and newspaper accounts, Save Venice Inc. explores a range of topics, including leadership, conservation projects, fundraising, and educational outreach. Using a range of methodologies from cultural history and art history, Carlsmith traces the achievements and challenges faced by this and other historic preservation organizations and by this unique city on the sea.

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Book SynopsisService-learning research has been growing and expanding around the world. While much of the early work was carried out in the US and Europe, such efforts have been developing in Asia for the past few decades. The use of the term, 'service-learning' was not popular, while use of community engagement, volunteerism, social services are more common among community practitioners and academics, with the rapid development of service-learning, both research and community-based programs have been growing throughout Asia over the last decade. One of the major movements in that part of the world has been the Service-Learning Asia Network (started in 2005), where more than 11 countries have unified to share their efforts collectively through conferences and journals. In this new book we have examples from five (5) different places: China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and India. These models follow a recent publication of Asian research found in the Michigan Journal of Community Service Learning, published in Summer 2019 after the 7th Asia Pacific Regional Service-Learning conference in Singapore. The chapters represent some of the exciting work that is developing in Asia, highlighting the rich and powerful connections between universities and communities throughout the region. Excellent examples of various kinds of study, from case studies, to qualitative research, to mixed method designs are included. In addition, the focus of the studies, from student learning, community change, innovative practice, and institutional development and change are provided to illustrate the rich diversity of work occurring throughout Asia.Trade ReviewPraise for Food for Thought:""The adoption of a community engagement strategy to teaching and learning is found promising by a growing number of mentors. In Asia, colleges and universities have disseminated their own unique experiences in various fora, conferences, workshops and training programs. For one, this book offers a variety of information and rich insights as to the evolution, application, development, and outcomes of service-learning approaches in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, India, and Indonesia. The book demonstrates that learning encounters from the ground/community provide a foundation for a critical interpretation of the theories and principles expounded in books and lectures. My university, Silliman University, in the Philippines, is committed to "total human development for the wellbeing of the society and the environment." For us, this book promises to be a valuable reference for educators in search of teaching that integrates social action and community research. The book illustrates how some research outcomes make a case for institutions to strongly support service-learning efforts in all their curricular programs.""- Betty Cernol-McCann, Ph.D., President, Silliman University;""I have been fortunate to have engaged with many Asian service-learning programs and practitioners for two decades – from the field's earliest days to its robust present. With publication of this research collection from leading Asian scholars and practitioners Shumer, Ma, and Chan illustrate how deeply embedded service-learning has become within Asian education, and how the emergence of evidence-based scholarship reveals both its complexity and maturity. Similar to how service-learning research evolved in the US, most of the included Asian studies examine outcomes of the practice for education institutions and communities. Others delve into curriculum design and implementation, program planning and development, and affective aspects of students' experience. Taken together the collected studies illuminate how service-learning has evolved as an Asian phenomenon with its uniquely important and very interesting characteristics.""- Timothy K. Stanton, PhD, Senior Engaged Scholar, Ravensong Associates, Director Emeritus, Bing Overseas Studies Program, Cape Town, Stanford University.

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Book SynopsisThe Hot Brown Sandwich is a delicious staple of culture and heritage in Louisville, Kentucky. Originally created at its namesake the Brown Hotel, the Hot Brown began as turkey on bread covered in Mornay sauce and topped with tomato wedges and two slices of bacon, and has developed into an entire industry of fries, pizza, salads, and more. Chef Albert W. A. Schmid offers a wealth of recipes for the notorious sandwich and reveals the legends and stories that surround the dish. For example, it may have had humble beginnings as a tasty way to use up kitchen scraps, or it could have been invented to ward off hangovers—scandalous since the first Hot Browns were served during the Prohibition. Schmid treats readers to an exceptional collection of recipes for the legendary sandwich and hotel cuisine scrumptious enough to whet any appetite, including the Cold Brown (served during the summer), Chicken Chow Mein (the Brown Hotel Way), and Louisville-inspired cocktails such as the Muhammad Ali Smash.Table of ContentsForeword by Steve Coomes Preface1. The Hot Brown 2. People, Places, & Things3. Recipes4. Kentucky Hotel Cuisine

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Book SynopsisThe editors of this book have put together a volume that advances research on and deepens the understanding of social entrepreneurship in a number of ways. First, the volume offers a model of social entrepreneurship that bridges economics and sociology. Second, the approach taken expands our understanding of the broader phenomenon without compromising attention to detail. Third, the book also illustrates the usefulness of action research as a means of simultaneously intervening to create social and economic value and collecting data to test theory. All in all, this book represents an excellent resource for scholars; the literature review alone is worth acquiring it, let alone the other sections on social exchange theory, action research methodology, and philanthropic finance. Because of its practice orientation, this book is also a good resource for policy makers who want fresh thinking and evidence-based approaches to policy.'- Gideon D. Markman, Colorado State University, US'Social entrepreneurship has emerged as an academic field, due to growing interest among students, academics, and policymakers in understanding the antecedents and consequences of these activities. Unfortunately, there has been no comprehensive collection of state-of-the-art theoretical and empirical research on this topic. This timely and important book fills this gap, by effectively synthesizing the burgeoning interdisciplinary literature on social entrepreneurship. Given growing interest in social entrepreneurship, the usefulness of this book to academics, entrepreneurs, and policymakers will not diminish over time.'- Donald S. Siegel, University at Albany, SUNY, USScholars and policy makers have long recognized entrepreneurship as a powerful engine of economic growth. There is clear evidence, however, that when it comes to social entrepreneurship, policy attention has not been matched by growth in scholarly research. This volume illustrates the type of empirical effort that must take place for the field to advance.The authors review the latest research in the field and then address the many challenges - heterogeneous institutions, geographies and cultures, fast evolving practices, the lack of reliable large datasets, and fragmented theory building that have hampered the development of this research. In many ways, the fundamental questions relating to the rationale and definitions of social entrepreneurship are still very much a work in progress. The main characteristics emerging from the theoretical and empirical discussions in this volume exemplify such complexity. This volume will inspire future researchers to pursue cross-disciplinary theory building, with the aim of building on what we already know and resolving what remains controversial. It will also help researchers think creatively about how their work can inform practice and policy making through the initial design of the research model.This book offers an empirical approach to social entrepreneurship, that researchers, students and policy makers will find invaluable.Contributors: A.-K. Achleitner, N. Auch, H. Aygören, S. Bacq, A.V. Bruno, J.F.G. Bunders, E.D. Carlson, J.E. Clarkin, P. Heister, J.R. Kickul, A. Kroeger, K. Lambrich, S.H. Lee, J. Maas, M. Meyskens, M. Nordqvist, P.H. Phan, A.A. Seferiadis, W. Spiess-Knafl, C. Weber, J.L. Woolley, M.B.M. ZweekhorstTrade Review‘The editors of this book have put together a volume that advances research on and deepens the understanding of social entrepreneurship in a number of ways. First, the volume offers a model of social entrepreneurship that bridges economics and sociology. Second, the approach taken expands our understanding of the broader phenomenon without compromising attention to detail. Third, the book also illustrates the usefulness of action research as a means of simultaneously intervening to create social and economic value and collecting data to test theory. All in all, this book represents an excellent resource for scholars; the literature review alone is worth acquiring it, let alone the other sections on social exchange theory, action research methodology, and philanthropic finance. Because of its practice orientation, this book is also a good resource for policy makers who want fresh thinking and evidence-based approaches to policy.’ -- Gideon D. Markman, Colorado State University, US‘Social entrepreneurship has emerged as an academic field, due to growing interest among students, academics, and policymakers in understanding the antecedents and consequences of these activities. Unfortunately, there has been no comprehensive collection of state-of-the-art theoretical and empirical research on this topic. This timely and important book fills this gap, by effectively synthesizing the burgeoning interdisciplinary literature on social entrepreneurship. Given growing interest in social entrepreneurship, the usefulness of this book to academics, entrepreneurs, and policymakers will not diminish over time.’ -- Donald S. Siegel, University at Albany, SUNY, USTable of ContentsContents: Introduction P.H. Phan PART I THE EXTANT LITERATURE 1. Research in Social Entrepreneurship: From Historical Roots to Future Routes H. Aygören PART II THEORIES AND EVIDENCE 2. A Social Exchange Theory of Non-Governmental Organizations as Social Entrepreneurs in Rural Entrepreneurship S.H. Lee 3. A Theoretical Model for Understanding the Scalability of Social Impact C. Weber, A. Kroeger and K. Lambrich 4. What Really Matters: A Theoretical Model for the Assessment of Social Enterprise Performance A.-K. Achleitner, P. Heister and W. Spiess-Knafl 5. An Empirical Analysis of the Missions, Funding Sources, and Survival of Social Ventures A.V. Bruno, J. Woolley and E.D. Carlson 6. Crowdfunding, Foundations, and Impact Investors as Sources of Financial Capital for Social Entrepreneurs J.E. Clarkin PART III APPLICATIONS 7. Social Entrepreneurial Leadership: Creating Opportunities for Autonomy J. Maas, A.A. Seferiadis, J.F.G. Bunders and M.B.M. Zweekhorst 8. Value Creation at the Individual, Venture and Societal Levels of Analyses through Social Venture Competitions M. Meyskens and N. Auch Conclusion Index

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Book SynopsisThe Social Enterprise Zoo employs the metaphor of the zoo to gain a more comprehensive understanding of social enterprise: the diversity of its forms; the various ways it is organized in different socio-political environments; how different forms of enterprise behave, interact, and thrive; and what lessons can be drawn for the future development and study of organizations that seek to balance social or environmental impact with economic success. After setting the stage with a thorough introduction, top scholars explore the different ways that social enterprises can be classified, nurtured, and understood. The book not only details the legal forms utilized in social enterprise and the social entrepreneurs involved in them, but it also addresses the reasons for the success or failure of these activities and looks at the ecologies in which they operate. The ?zookeepers,? such as governments and the regulatory regimes they establish, are compared and the important roles they play are examined. The volume concludes with a look at the future of social enterprise, providing suggestions for further research and implications for policy and practice. This innovative and accessible book is recommended for students, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and managers of social purpose organizations.Contributors: F.O. Andersson, D. Brakman-Reiser, C.V. Brewer, F. Calo, J.A. Kerlin, J.D. Lecy, W. Longhofer, T. Monroe-White, E.A.M. Searing, J.-I. Soh, S. Teasdale, J.E. Tyler III, D.R. Young, S. ZookTrade Review'In The Social Enterprise Zoo, Young et al. have chosen an apt metaphor to describe the active space between pure market-based organizational forms and government. Social enterprise organizations, whether in the nonprofit or for-profit sectors or somewhere in-between, look a lot like animals in a zoo. Some reside in the trees, others swim in an aquarium, and others fly through and stay for only a short time. This volume does a masterful job of capturing this diverse social enterprise landscape, and the authors offer more than just a description of the zoo but a full examination of its purpose and function in society.' --Peter Frank, Wingate University, US'This volume can be considered a must for those who want to grasp a better understanding of social enterprise as it reaches out to a large and diverse number of readers encompassing aspects of what it can actually portray to one and to another, at the same time, managing a response of sound academics to express resourcefully and productively how this phenomenon plays out in the social civil society arena.' --Jacqueline Butcher, International Society for Third-Sector Research and The Johns Hopkins University 2019'This book by Professor Young and colleagues is a challenging one. It invites scholars, graduate students and practitioners to adopt/assume an imaginary and metaphoric way of thinking. The ''zoo'' metaphor is a very powerful theoretical tool that allows the reader to deal with the fundamental key-issues of nonprofit organizations and social enterprise management (governance, fund raising, life cycle, economic and organizational stability, social impact, resiliency, social innovation). The book is a masterpiece that lets us see the ''same'' in ''another'' way, from a different point of view, and that is - at the very end - the real task/goal of the scientific enterprise.' --Andrea Bassi, University of Bologna, ItalyTable of ContentsContents: Forward Dana Brakman-Reiser Preface Dennis R. Young, Elizabeth A.M. Searing, and Cassady V. Brewer PART I: Concepts and Content 1. Introduction Dennis R. Young and Cassady V. Brewer 2. Designing the Zoo Dennis R. Young and Wesley Longhofer 3. The Ongoing Evolution in Social Enterprise Legal Forms Cassady V. Brewer PART II: How the Zoo Functions 4. Habitats in the Zoo Janelle A. Kerlin, Thema Monroe-White, and Sandy Zook 5. Ecologies Within Habitats of the Zoo Elizabeth A.M. Searing, Jesse D. Lecy, and Fredrik O Andersson 6. Changes Over the Life Cycles of Social Enterprise Animals Jesse Lecy and Elizabeth A.M. Searing PART III: Managing and Governing the Zoo 7. The Role of Social Entrepreneurs in the Social Enterprise Zoo Dennis R. Young and Jesse Lecy 8. Feeding the Animals Elizabeth A.M. Searing and Dennis R. Young 9. Governing the Zoo Francesca Calo and Simon Teasdale PART IV: Performance of the Zoo 10. Social Innovation in the Zoo Thema Monroe-White and Jesse D. Lecy 11. Resiliency and Stability of the Zoo Animals Jung-In Soh, Elizabeth A.M. Searing, and Dennis R. Young 12. Social Impact of the Social Enterprise Zoo John E. Tyler III CONCLUSION Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice Dennis R. Young, Elizabeth A.M. Searing, and Cassady V. Brewer Index

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Book SynopsisThe Social Enterprise Zoo employs the metaphor of the zoo to gain a more comprehensive understanding of social enterprise: the diversity of its forms; the various ways it is organized in different socio-political environments; how different forms of enterprise behave, interact, and thrive; and what lessons can be drawn for the future development and study of organizations that seek to balance social or environmental impact with economic success. After setting the stage with a thorough introduction, top scholars explore the different ways that social enterprises can be classified, nurtured, and understood. The book not only details the legal forms utilized in social enterprise and the social entrepreneurs involved in them, but it also addresses the reasons for the success or failure of these activities and looks at the ecologies in which they operate. The ?zookeepers,? such as governments and the regulatory regimes they establish, are compared and the important roles they play are examined. The volume concludes with a look at the future of social enterprise, providing suggestions for further research and implications for policy and practice. This innovative and accessible book is recommended for students, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and managers of social purpose organizations.Contributors: F.O. Andersson, D. Brakman-Reiser, C.V. Brewer, F. Calo, J.A. Kerlin, J.D. Lecy, W. Longhofer, T. Monroe-White, E.A.M. Searing, J.-I. Soh, S. Teasdale, J.E. Tyler III, D.R. Young, S. ZookTrade Review'In The Social Enterprise Zoo, Young et al. have chosen an apt metaphor to describe the active space between pure market-based organizational forms and government. Social enterprise organizations, whether in the nonprofit or for-profit sectors or somewhere in-between, look a lot like animals in a zoo. Some reside in the trees, others swim in an aquarium, and others fly through and stay for only a short time. This volume does a masterful job of capturing this diverse social enterprise landscape, and the authors offer more than just a description of the zoo but a full examination of its purpose and function in society.' --Peter Frank, Wingate University, US'This volume can be considered a must for those who want to grasp a better understanding of social enterprise as it reaches out to a large and diverse number of readers encompassing aspects of what it can actually portray to one and to another, at the same time, managing a response of sound academics to express resourcefully and productively how this phenomenon plays out in the social civil society arena.' --Jacqueline Butcher, International Society for Third-Sector Research and The Johns Hopkins University 2019'This book by Professor Young and colleagues is a challenging one. It invites scholars, graduate students and practitioners to adopt/assume an imaginary and metaphoric way of thinking. The ''zoo'' metaphor is a very powerful theoretical tool that allows the reader to deal with the fundamental key-issues of nonprofit organizations and social enterprise management (governance, fund raising, life cycle, economic and organizational stability, social impact, resiliency, social innovation). The book is a masterpiece that lets us see the ''same'' in ''another'' way, from a different point of view, and that is - at the very end - the real task/goal of the scientific enterprise.' --Andrea Bassi, University of Bologna, ItalyTable of ContentsContents: Forward Dana Brakman-Reiser Preface Dennis R. Young, Elizabeth A.M. Searing, and Cassady V. Brewer PART I: Concepts and Content 1. Introduction Dennis R. Young and Cassady V. Brewer 2. Designing the Zoo Dennis R. Young and Wesley Longhofer 3. The Ongoing Evolution in Social Enterprise Legal Forms Cassady V. Brewer PART II: How the Zoo Functions 4. Habitats in the Zoo Janelle A. Kerlin, Thema Monroe-White, and Sandy Zook 5. Ecologies Within Habitats of the Zoo Elizabeth A.M. Searing, Jesse D. Lecy, and Fredrik O Andersson 6. Changes Over the Life Cycles of Social Enterprise Animals Jesse Lecy and Elizabeth A.M. Searing PART III: Managing and Governing the Zoo 7. The Role of Social Entrepreneurs in the Social Enterprise Zoo Dennis R. Young and Jesse Lecy 8. Feeding the Animals Elizabeth A.M. Searing and Dennis R. Young 9. Governing the Zoo Francesca Calo and Simon Teasdale PART IV: Performance of the Zoo 10. Social Innovation in the Zoo Thema Monroe-White and Jesse D. Lecy 11. Resiliency and Stability of the Zoo Animals Jung-In Soh, Elizabeth A.M. Searing, and Dennis R. Young 12. Social Impact of the Social Enterprise Zoo John E. Tyler III CONCLUSION Implications for Research, Policy, and Practice Dennis R. Young, Elizabeth A.M. Searing, and Cassady V. Brewer Index

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Book SynopsisEconomics for Nonprofit Managers and Social Entrepreneurs updates the world's first textbook in nonprofit economics, and shows how economics contributes to better managerial decisions on social matters. A pioneering textbook for nonprofit and social managers, this second edition adds risk analysis, game theory, and behavioral economics to the managerial tool kit, along with analysis at the margin, opportunity cost, elasticity of demand and supply, market power, and cost-benefit analysis, with numerous timely examples.This text is essential for nonprofit managers and social entrepreneurs, and of interest to all economics students.Trade Review'An indispensable book for managers of nonprofits. The new edition includes excellent additional chapters that give insights into decision-making under uncertainty and risk using concepts from behavioral economics and game theory.' --Femida Handy, University of Pennsylvania, USTable of ContentsContents: Dedication Foreword by Patrick Rooney Foreword to the first edition by Burton A. Weisbrod Preface 1. Why Should Nonprofit Managers and Social Entrepreneurs Study Economics? 2. The Place of Nonprofits and Social Enterprise in the U.S. Economy 3. Policy and Management Issues 4. Analysis of Economic Functions 5. Thinking at the Margin 6. The Concept of Cost 7. Analysis of Competitive Markets 8. Market Power 9. Applications of Market Analysis 10. Economic Decision Making Under Risk 11. Games of Collaboration and Competition 12. Behavioral Research in Economics 13. Market Failure 14. Cost-Benefit Analysis 15. Using Economics in Practice Musical Appendix About the Authors Index

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Book SynopsisEconomics for Nonprofit Managers and Social Entrepreneurs updates the world's first textbook in nonprofit economics, and shows how economics contributes to better managerial decisions on social matters. A pioneering textbook for nonprofit and social managers, this second edition adds risk analysis, game theory, and behavioral economics to the managerial tool kit, along with analysis at the margin, opportunity cost, elasticity of demand and supply, market power, and cost-benefit analysis, with numerous timely examples.This text is essential for nonprofit managers and social entrepreneurs, and of interest to all economics students.Trade Review'An indispensable book for managers of nonprofits. The new edition includes excellent additional chapters that give insights into decision-making under uncertainty and risk using concepts from behavioral economics and game theory.' --Femida Handy, University of Pennsylvania, USTable of ContentsContents: Dedication Foreword by Patrick Rooney Foreword to the first edition by Burton A. Weisbrod Preface 1. Why Should Nonprofit Managers and Social Entrepreneurs Study Economics? 2. The Place of Nonprofits and Social Enterprise in the U.S. Economy 3. Policy and Management Issues 4. Analysis of Economic Functions 5. Thinking at the Margin 6. The Concept of Cost 7. Analysis of Competitive Markets 8. Market Power 9. Applications of Market Analysis 10. Economic Decision Making Under Risk 11. Games of Collaboration and Competition 12. Behavioral Research in Economics 13. Market Failure 14. Cost-Benefit Analysis 15. Using Economics in Practice Musical Appendix About the Authors Index

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Book SynopsisAn Open Access edition of this book is available on the Liverpool University Press website and the OAPEN library. Beggars and begging were ubiquitous features of pre-Famine Irish society, yet have gone largely unexamined by historians. This book explores at length for the first time the complex cultures of mendicancy, as well as how wider societal perceptions of and responses to begging were framed by social class, gender and religion. The study breaks new ground in exploring the challenges inherent in defining and measuring begging and alms-giving in pre-Famine Ireland, as well as the disparate ways in which mendicants were perceived by contemporaries. A discussion of the evolving role of parish vestries in the life of pre-Famine communities facilitates an examination of corporate responses to beggary, while a comprehensive analysis of the mendicity society movement, which flourished throughout Ireland in the three decades following 1815, highlights the significance of charitable societies and associational culture in responding to the perceived threat of mendicancy. The instance of the mendicity societies illustrates the extent to which Irish commentators and social reformers were influenced by prevailing theories and practices in the transatlantic world regarding the management of the poor and deviant. Drawing on a wide range of sources previously unused for the study of poverty and welfare, this book makes an important contribution to modern Irish social and ecclesiastical history.Trade Review'McCabe initiates a much needed shift in focuses from the urgent response to a humanitarian crisis in the wake of the potato blight to a comprehensive analysis to how Irish society tackled the challenges and instituted a framework to meet the needs of the most vulnerable on a daily basis. In this way, McCabe’s book is essential reading when considering the ways an analysis of class, gender and religion in Pre-Famine Ireland illuminates how a growing sense of social awareness not only surfaced in this period but shaped the way Irish society would define and advance itself into the modern era.'Victoria Anne Pearson, Women's History Association Ireland'This is an insightful and enlightening study, lucidly written and grounded in meticulous research in a wide range of sources, many of which have been given only cursory treatment by historians to date.' Maura Cronin, Irish Economic and Social History'This is an important and welcome addition to the literature on poor relief practices in nineteenth-century Europe. Ciarán McCabe has written a scholarly and thought-provoking, yet accessible book.'Julie Marfany, Cultural and Social History'By using philanthropy as a lens, this study allows us to learn much about the social dynamics of pre-Famine Ireland, and it will no doubt prove valuable and thought provoking for all those interested in these complex interactions.'Joe Curran, Australasian Journal of Irish Studies'The reader is presented with multiple vernacular perspectives of poverty of both men and women that ensures a richly variegated account of poverty in pre-Famine Ireland.'Brian Casey, Irish Historical Studies'Begging certainly elicited the attention of the religious of all denominations, the economic and social commentators, and the charitably minded who provided alms, who occupy a majority of the pages of this innovative and helpful study ... [McCabe] has shone a bright light on the efforts of those who contrived to alleviate the condign poverty in their midst and the considerations, both practical and ideal, that guided their deliberations and decisions.' James Kelly, Studia Hibernia

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Book Synopsis'It is about time that economists - and other social scientists - go beyond material aspects and seriously study interpersonal relationships such as giving and informal work. And Lorna Zischka does this by providing an excellent overview of the existing literature and by contributing important empirical analyses.' - Bruno S. Frey, CREMA - Center for Research in Economics, Management and the Arts, SwitzerlandRelationships between people are known to impact our quality of life, and the cohesive nature of those relationships can be evaluated by the time and money that people put into them. In this book, Lorna Zischka explores ways in which a person s willingness to 'give' both reflects and generates social cohesion. Zischka draws together two distinct bodies of literature; on social capital and on generosity, as well as analysing UK data to reveal the strong links between 'giving' patterns and community cohesion. Reacting to the needs and interests of others brings communities together, building positive relationships and enabling people to work together more effectively. Welfare policy can be improved by directing attention to the relationships that underlie 'giving', and as such this book is an important read for community development practitioners and policy makers. Finding out if a programme stimulates more people to 'give' represents a measurable goal that has a tangible impact on social cohesion. This is also a valuable read for social science scholars wishing to explore the feedback loops between thriving communities and the act of 'giving'.Trade Review'There is growing recognition that quality of relationships is the key to personal well-being in terms of health, education and participation in society. So there is every reason for governments and NGOs to seek to 'nudge' people in the direction of strengthening their relationships. However, to justify public spending requires that outcomes can be measured. Lorna Zischka's ground-breaking book gives government decision-makers and NGO leaders a valuable tool towards the goal of measuring quality of relationships in families and communities so as to be able to assess the effectiveness of their interventions.' --Michael Schluter, Chairman of Relational Research, UK'At last, we have a book that connects the three important strands of social science literature: the quality of inter-personal relations and the wider community; people's social capital in terms of stocks and flows; and the growing literature on giving, generosity and altruism. The author brings much needed clarity and solid empirical evidence to what motivates people and makes for engaged communities, and, ultimately, a good life.' --Helmut K. Anheier, Hertie School of Governance and Heidelberg University, Germany'A brilliant and thought-provoking book that should change the way social scientists and policy makers of all stripes do their work and understand the work that they do. For too long the study of social interactions has been impoverished by the cynical anthropological assumption of homo oeconomicus. In this book, full of insights and evidence, the author creatively explores the consequences on social cohesion and well-being stemming from the adoption of a relational perspective. The practice of gift as gratuitousness, by generating social capital and trust, makes better communities, and in so doing enhances life-satisfaction. The author explains why policies and business practices that ignore interpersonal relationships and prosocial motivation of people often fail. This original and interdisciplinary work will provide a fascinating read for researchers and student across a wide range of fields.' --Stefano Zamagni, University of Bologna and Johns Hopkins University, SAIS Europe, ItalyTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Why ‘interpersonal relationships’ need to be included in measures of wellbeing 2. Social capital: a framework for understanding interpersonal relationships 3. Joining the dots between ‘cohesive relationships’ and ‘generosity’ 4. Evidence of links between prosocial motivation, giving behaviours and welfare 5. The trustworthiness of other people and personal inclination: two distinct drivers of giving 6. The impact of a cohesive social environment on giving behaviours 7. The impact of giving behaviours on a cohesive social environment 8. People who ‘give’ make better communities: summary and implications A non-technical note on the interpretation of the regression tables Acknowledgements References and Data Index

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Book SynopsisChallenging commonly held perceptions of philanthropic organisations, this book brings together a range of interdisciplinary contributors from across the globe to explore the most pressing issues facing those working in and with philanthropy and education. It focuses on the increasing influence of new philanthropic actors on the global education sector, offering a thorough insight into the topic. This engaging book explores actor relationships in philanthropic and educational spaces, and examines different types of philanthropy, including corporate, family and state giving, as well as examining the latest trends in the field. Chapters build on research from the Global North/Global South, offering a wide range of perspectives on philanthropy and education in Africa, South America, North America and the Middle East. New actors, new partnerships and new roles emerging in philanthropic engagement with the education sector are highlighted, offering insight into innovative approaches to finance and the impact of public-private partnerships. Suggesting key areas of discussion for future research, this discerning book is a vital read for development studies, philanthropy and globalisation scholars. It also contains critical analysis of the role of philanthropic organisations working in the education space for policy-makers looking to understand the field in more depth. Trade Review'Philanthropy in Education offers new, unique and fascinating insights into philanthropic giving in the education world. It shines a light on parts of the world that are often ignored, offers us new perspectives on diverse developments and highlights global trends.' --Susan L. Robertson, University of Cambridge, UKTable of ContentsContents: 1. Introduction to Philanthropy in Education: Diverse Perspectives and Global Trends Arushi Terway 2. Philanthropic and impact investors: private sector engagement, hybridity and the problem of definition Prachi Srivastava and Robyn Read 3. The IEFG: role of a philanthropic affinity network within global education Megan Haggerty, Bronwen Magrath and Gordana Kelava 4. Tackling the global education crisis: the UBS Optimus Foundation’s use of social finance Maya Ziswiler and Arushi Terway 5. Education and philanthropy in the Middle East and North Africa Natasha Y. Ridge, Susan Kippels and Elizabeth R. Bruce 6. The global growth of higher education philanthropy and fundraising Noah D. Drezner 7. Collaboration in development between U.S. foundations and African universities Fabrice Jaumont and Teboho Moja 8. A will in search of a way: philanthropy in education in Peru Matthew D. Bird and Vicente M. León 9. Corporate social responsibility and education reform in Brazil: a critical analysis Heitor Santos 10. Interrogating corporate philanthropy in education: the case of Nigeria Inyang Udo-Umoren 11. New philanthropy and global policy networks in education: the case of Argentina Iván Matovich and Alejandra Cardini 12. Concluding thoughts: new philanthropy, age-old problems Natasha Y. Ridge Index

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Book SynopsisThis timely book examines how nonprofits can prepare for and respond to serious threats, such as pandemics, economic recessions, terrorist attacks and other potentially catastrophic events. Reliant on donors, regulators, government funders and dedicated staff and volunteers, nonprofits are often vulnerable and unprepared to navigate such crises. Making a frank assessment of the risks these organizations face and how to enable them to become more resilient, Dennis Young and Elizabeth Searing develop multifaceted strategies involving balance sheets, cost and income structures, human resources, networks, technology, entrepreneurship, and information systems. Practical recommendations based on research are offered to managers for assessing risk and developing resilience strategies appropriate to their own organizations. The innovative use of templates for executive briefings, dashboards, and stress tests are included in a new management paradigm for building healthier and more effective nonprofit organizations for the future. The insights and tools on how to develop and manage resilient organizations makes this an excellent resource for nonprofit managers and trustees, foundations and government funders. Researchers, teachers, and students will also gain a greater understanding of how current research drives the resiliency paradigm and how to move research on nonprofit resilience forward.Trade Review‘What makes this book so remarkable for potential readers is its immediate potential for application to those working in the nonprofit sector. ... I am pleased to recommend this book – it is well-written, keyed to the interests of practitioners, and has real potential to make a positive difference in resilience planning for nonprofit organizations. I hope that nonprofit organization leaders will read it.’ -- Public Organization Review‘Resilience and the Management of Nonprofit Organizations is a book that explores the concept of resilience management for nonprofit organizations. The authors, Dennis Young and Elizabeth Searing, argue that the current paradigm of nonprofit management, which focuses on trustworthiness and efficiency, needs to be revised to adequately address the challenges facing non-profit organizations. They propose a new paradigm based on resilience, which they define as the ability of organizations to adapt to changing circumstances and continue serving their missions effectively. The book provides strategies for anticipating and preparing for crises, explores the various dimensions of organizational resilience, and offers management strategies for achieving organizational resilience. It also discusses the need for ‘‘organizational slack’’ in order to be flexible and adaptable in the face of challenges.’ -- Fandi Rahanra and Muhammad Hilal Sudarbi, International Society for Third-Sector Research 2023, Voluntas‘The COVID-19 pandemic has tested the resilience of many organizations. In their practical and timely book, Dennis Young and Elizabeth Searing take the opportunity to look at the larger question of preparedness in sector groups for dealing with circumstances – society-wide or unique to a specific organization – that threaten their viability.’ -- The Philanthropist‘Good non-profits are passionate about their missions and are excellent at the delivery of their services. This engaging book will provide the required learning to implement resilience strategies and strong financial acumen throughout their organizations to ensure that there is no interruption to services in times of turbulence and uncertainty.’ -- Noha Ryder, Interim Managing Director & Chief Financial Officer, Apollo's Fire, Ohio, US‘Learning from the crisis aftermaths of September 11, 2001, 2008, and 2020-21, Dennis Young and Elizabeth Searing’s new book on long-term nonprofit management proposes a paradigm shift in emphasis—from Efficiency, Mission Impact, and other traditional standards—to long-term Resilience. Academically sound, this trailblazer offers practical, logical, and sometimes revolutionary advice for every nonprofit.’ -- Richard Pogue, Former Managing Partner of Jones Day, Ohio, US and Former Chairman, Cleveland Foundation‘This is a book for our time. With increasingly rapid change and challenges, nonprofit organizations must be resilient in order to survive and succeed. Drawing on a fresh perspective, case studies and relevant scholarship, here are the processes and practices every nonprofit leader needs now.’ -- Frederick S. Lane, Baruch College, City University of New York, US‘This book provides valuable insight into how to integrate the concept of resilience into organizational culture and management practices. As we emerge from over two years of the pandemic, the need to lean into core strengths and develop greater expertise is invaluable.’ -- Brian Schreiber, JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, US‘Challenges the conventional maxims of “minimize overhead, diversify revenues, be lean, and avoid debt” in the context of catastrophic risk. A good frame for our era of COVID and political extremism.’ -- Jan Massoka, California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofits)Table of ContentsContents: Foreword Milton J. Little Jr. Preface Dennis R. Young 1. Introduction to Resilience and the Management of Nonprofit Organizations 2. Risk and the nature of crises 3. Understanding organizational resilience 4. Assets, liabilities and resilience 5. Cost structure and resilience 6. Income portfolios and resilience 7. Technology and resilience 8. People and resilience 9. Entrepreneurship and resilience 10. Networks and resilience 11. Red flags and stress tests 12. A new paradigm for nonprofit management: the Goldilocks approach Index

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Book SynopsisThis prescient Handbook examines inequalities in humanitarianism at multiple levels, highlighting the long-lasting impact of colonialism on contemporary power relations.Silke Roth, Bandana Purkayastha and Tobias Denskus bring together esteemed experts from the global north and south who introduce crucial research ethics frameworks and methodologies in order to study humanitarianism and inequality. Adopting an intersectional approach, this Handbook demonstrates the ways in which race, gender, class and other sources of inequality intersect in relation to a range of contemporary issues including the role of the media and technology, the COVID-19 pandemic, linguistic inequality, trafficking, and refugee protection and assistance. Looking ahead, the contributors stress the need for academics and practitioners to reflect on the inequalities that both underpin and are perpetuated by humanitarian contexts.Providing a detailed overview of the ways in which inequality has affected the development and transformation of humanitarianism, this Handbook will be essential reading for academics, students and researchers of humanitarian and development studies, international relations, and sociology and social policy. It will also be of interest to public policymakers focussing on humanitarianism and striving for global equality.Trade Review‘The Handbook of Humanitarianism and Inequality is a much-needed remedy to the intellectual monocropping that constitutes much of the research on transnational “helping.” By centering inequality, this Handbook grapples with the most relevant areas of contentious politics of North-South relations and their fundamental conflicts of power. This Handbook is the place to start if you want to understand what is at stake in contemporary humanitarianism(s).’ -- Lisa Ann Richey, Copenhagen Business School, Denmark‘This Handbook is a comprehensive and concise roundup of the dynamics shaping humanitarian action, interweaving humanitarianism past with its current status quo. It illustrates the diversity and complexity of humanitarians as well as the challenges and contradictions inherent to the humanitarian way of working. An equally essential read for researchers and practitioners.’ -- Andrea Steinke, Centre for Humanitarian Action, Berlin, Germany‘Despite according equal value to every life, as implied in the core principle of humanity, humanitarians have developed and sustained many inequalities in their own systems. This Handbook is a wonderful addition to the growing field of humanitarian studies and the chapters from the Global South and North highlight many long-standing, but also emerging aspects of such inequalities which deserve attention from researchers, practitioners and students of humanitarian aid.’ -- Dorothea Hilhorst, Erasmus University, Rotterdam, the Netherlands‘This Handbook is an excellent addition to the study of humanitarianism as a multifaceted practice with diverse histories, geographies, and indeed inequalities, unsettling conventional narratives of humanitarianism and decentring traditional Global North actors as the guardians of what it means to do humanitarianism and be a humanitarian. It is a timely intervention as we collectively face the challenges of an uncertain future, ongoing and deepening global inequalities, and demands for justice.’ -- Polly Pallister-Wilkins, University of Amsterdam, the NetherlandsTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction: humanitarianism and inequality – a re-orientation 1 Silke Roth, Bandana Purkayastha, and Tobias Denskus PART I HISTORICAL AND (GEO)POLITICAL DIMENSIONS OF HUMANITARIANISM 2 Humanitarianism and colonialism 21 Aoife O’Leary McNeice 3 Humanitarianism and the global Cold War, 1945–1991 35 Margot Tudor 4 Humanitarianism and the new wars: humanitarianism, security, and securitisation 49 Michael Magcamit and Anastassiya Mahon 5 Humanitarianism, development and peace: a southern perspective 63 Priya Singh and Paula Banerjee 6 Localisation and the humanitarian sector 77 Claudia E. Youakim and Rita Stephan 7 Human rights and humanitarianism 92 Bandana Purkayastha PART II VARIETIES OF HUMANITARIAN ORGANISATIONS AND ACTORS 8 Humanitarian organisations: behemoths and butterflies 108 Sarah S. Stroup 9 Faith actors in humanitarianism: dynamics and inequalities 125 Olivia Wilkinson and Jennifer Philippa Eggert 10 Diaspora assistance 138 Anjana Narayan and Lise-Hélène Smith 11 Political solidarity movements and humanitarianism: lessons from Catalonia, Spain (1975–2020) 152 Salvador Martí i Puig and Alberto Martín Álvarez 12 Subversive humanitarianism 166 Robin Vandevoordt 13 Citizen’s groups and grassroots humanitarianism 178 Shoma Choudhury Lahiri 14 Humanitarianism and the military 192 Silke Roth PART III INTERSECTIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON HUMANITARIANS AND COMMUNITIES 15 Race, racialisation, and coloniality in the humanitarian aid sector 210 Lata Narayanaswamy 16 Humanitarian organisations as gendered organisations 222 Rianka Roy 17 Sexuality and humanitarianism: colonial ‘hauntings’ 237 Shweta M. Adur 18 Class matters in humanitarianism 251 Patricia Ward and Junru Bian 19 Humanitarianism and disability 265 Dale Buscher and Emma Pearce PART IV PERSISTING AND NEWLY EMERGING ISSUES 20 Media representations of humanitarianism 281 Valérie Gorin 21 Humanitarianism and pandemics 295 Tulani Francis L. Matenga and Lwendo Moonzwe Davis 22 Humanitarian technologies 308 Reem Talhouk 23 Linguistic inequality in the humanitarian sector: unravelling English-centric multilingualism 323 Maria Rosa Garrido 24 Climate change, disasters and humanitarian action 338 Ilan Kelman and Eija Meriläinen 25 Refugee protection and assistance 352 Naoko Hashimoto 26 Trafficking in persons, long-term vulnerabilities, and humanitarianism 367 Farhan Navid Yousaf and Muhammad Makki Kakar PART V REGIONS 27 Humanitarianism and Native America 382 Barbara Gurr 28 Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Regions 396 Agnieszka Sobocinska 29 International humanitarianism in East Asia 411 Alistair D.B. Cook, Lina Gong, and Oscar A. Gómez 30 West Asia and North Africa 426 Josepha Wessels 31 Africa’s long fight for humanitarian self-sufficiency 443 Oheneba A. Boateng 32 The Latin American experience: inequality’s role in shaping humanitarianism 458 Oscar A. Gómez, Simone Lucatello, and Rodrigo Mena 33 Varieties of European humanitarianism 474 Silke Roth and Tobias Denskus PART VI METHODS AND KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION 34 Humanitarian research ethics and the ethics of research in humanitarian settings 495 Shashika Bandara, Elyse Rafaela A. Conde, Abeer Dakik, and Matthew Hunt 35 Archives and historical perspectives in researching humanitarianism 510 Katarzyna Nowak 36 Quantitative methods 525 Liesbet Heyse, Nina Hansen, and Rafael Wittek 37 Power dynamics in the use of qualitative methods in humanitarianism 539 Margaux Pinaud, Kristina Tschunkert, and Augusta Nannerini 38 Discussing inequalities in evaluation of humanitarian action 555 Bonaventure Gbétoho Sokpoh with Tobias Denskus 39 Pracademvism – forever unequal or the new nexus in global development and humanitarianism 567 Themrise Khan

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Book SynopsisOpening novel avenues of knowledge in the study of African philanthropy and development, this incisive book provides a critical assessment of philanthropic responses during crisis and non-crisis periods. It explores how collaboration between multilateral institutions and philanthropic organisations during a crisis can be harnessed and replicated to address the continent’s developmental challenges during non-crisis periods. Combining empirical insights with cutting edge theory, this forward-thinking book investigates the activities of high-net worth individuals, foundations, and corporate actors working with governments to create shared value. Through individual case studies and comparative analyses across diverse sectors and geographies, chapters demonstrate how shared value is crucial to building resilience in societies through philanthropy. The book ultimately makes a call for deeper and more meaningful forms of collaboration among the key actors in society: governments, the private sector, high-net worth individuals, and multilateral institutions. This highly innovative book will be an essential resource for researchers and academics interested in development studies, the sociology of organisations, and social policy in developing countries. Its empirical grounding will also inform policy responses in crisis and non-crisis periods.Trade Review‘African Philanthropy now leads the field in advancing our understanding of the dynamics of philanthropy in Africa. This exceptional study has both theoretical power and exceptionally valuable case studies, and its focus on the impact of Covid-19 on African philanthropy and civil society is an especially valuable contribution. Scholars, activists, practitioners and academic libraries will find this an invaluable resource to understanding the rapidly changing face of philanthropy and civil society in Africa.’ -- Mark Sidel, University of Wisconsin-Madison, US‘This innovative book showcases the amazing strength of Africans to take responsibility for their own development challenge through giving, apart from external largesse. It's a great opportunity to expand African philanthropy as an academic discipline and also a development model. It also highlights how indispensable non-state actors are in African development.’ -- Hany Besada, United Nations University-Institute for Natural Resources in Africa, Ghana‘Philanthropy has always played a significant role in improving human wellbeing and advancing social change. In Africa, attention has predominantly focused on the role of external philanthropy. In this volume the authors track and document the incredible transformation in African philanthropy over the last two decades. They draw much needed attention to the architecture of African philanthropy and the increasingly important role of African philanthropy on the continent.’ -- Gyude Moore, Center for Global DevelopmentTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction: African philanthropic responses in times of crisis 1 Bhekinkosi Moyo, Mzukisi Qobo and Nomfundo Xenia Ngwenya 2 African philanthropy prior to the Covid-19 pandemic: types, trends and effectiveness in responding to Africa’s developmental needs 7 Jacob Mwathi Mati 3 The role of philanthropy in supporting development through African multilateral institutions in crisis and non-crisis periods 22 Nomfundo Xenia Ngwenya 4 The impact of Covid-19 on civil society organisations in Africa 38 Keratiloe Mogotsi, Wycliffe Nduga Ouma, and Bhekinkosi Moyo 5 When Covid-19 meets philanthropy: the role of African philanthropy in addressing the socio-economic impact of Covid-19 in Ghana 55 Emmanuel Kumi 6 ‘Steering’ or ‘freeing’ civil society? Philanthropy towards social justice campaigns in South Africa during Covid-19 73 Shauna Mottiar 7 Digital solutions and philanthropy: improving coordination between philanthropists, governments, and non-state actors in Africa 86 Oswald Jumira 8 Comparative multilateral philanthropy: the cases of the European Union Commission and the Asian Development Bank on crisis and non-crisis philanthropic engagements 104 Faten Aggad 9 Corporate philanthropy and regional multilateral institutions in Africa 123 Rebecca Mhere 10 Improving coordination between multilateral institutions and philanthropists: a view from high-net worth individuals 142 Tendai Murisa 11 Challenges and opportunities for improving coordination between multilateral institutions and philanthropists: a view from charitable foundations 164 Geci Karuri-Sebina, Fred Carden and Frederick Beckley 12 Orienting philanthropy towards regional solutions 178 Bhekinkosi Moyo and Katiana Sandra Ramsamy 13 Conclusion 194 Bhekinkosi Moyo, Mzukisi Qobo and Nomfundo Xenia Ngwenya Index

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Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors outline how policymakers in advanced countries have moved away from exclusive reliance on the public sector in social service delivery, towards a more multi-faceted approach that seeks to combine the strengths of public agencies, private firms and voluntary organizations. This development raises interesting and complex questions concerning the comparative advantages of these respective groups in the delivery of goods and services. The Political Economy of the Voluntary Sector adopts a comparative institutions approach to assess the strengths and weaknesses of the government, market and voluntary sectors as alternative instruments for implementing social and economic policies. The authors examine existing market failure, government failure and supply-side models of non-profit organizations before proposing a new leadership theory of the voluntary sector. They then explore the interface between the voluntary sector and the development of social capital. The book culminates in an investigation of appropriate public policy approaches towards the voluntary sector. This book will be warmly welcomed by academics, students, and researchers working on alternative methods of public policy program delivery, primarily from the disciplines of economics, political science and public administration. Practitioners drawn from the public and voluntary sectors, as well as public policymakers in governments from around the world, will also find this accessible book of great interest.Trade Review'By posing the questions which economists might ask as they study the voluntary sector the authors have produced an innovative and useful piece of work which will contribute to the now considerable literature on voluntary organisations and to the current debate on how the welfare state should be reformed.' -- Citizen's Income'This book provides a superb review of the literature on nonprofit organizations and extends the boundaries of our knowledge in a substantial and novel way. In particular, Dollery and Wallis provide a seminal analysis of public policy alternatives on the voluntary sector. The book represents a "must read" for all scholars, practitioners, students and policymakers interested in nonprofit organizations.' -- Andrew Worthington, Queensland University of Technology, Australia'Dollery and Wallis have done it again, having presented the complex ideas of a very eclectic field into a comprehensible and eminently readable form. In addition, the policy implications they draw from the existing literature answer a much needed call for direction and rationale for the various tax breaks, subsidies and other tools at the disposal of politicians with regard to NPOs. This book not only presents a comprehensive picture of the issues involved and approaches to understanding the voluntary sector, but serves as a stepping stone to expand the frontier of this important, but still nascent field. A must read for anyone serious about policy towards NPOs.' -- Craig Parsons, Yokohama National University, JapanTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Introduction 2. Voluntary Organizations as a Response to Market Failure and Government Failure 3. Supply-side Theories of Nonprofit Organizations 4. Leadership and Nonprofit Organizations 5. Social Capital and the Voluntary Sector with Paul Killerby 6. Public Policy Approaches to the Voluntary Sector 7. Public Policy Toward the Voluntary Sector 8. Conclusion References Index

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Book SynopsisThis book explores Europe's third sector - the non-profit organisations and providers of social services such as mutuals, co-operatives, associations, voluntary organisations and charities: these elements of a civil society are important yet often overlooked features in contemporary socio-economics and social policy. The pathbreaking contributions examine the third sector in Europe within a framework which seeks to conceptually integrate two hitherto separate debates: that concerning the 'social economy' of co-operatives and mutuals, and the debate on voluntary, civil society and non-profit organisations. Theoretical concepts are developed and debated, and the relationship between the development of national societies, public welfare and the third sector are explored. The book goes on to discuss the crucial role of the state and public policies - including measures that have been introduced at the European Union level. The contributions reveal the need for policy perspectives and forms of governance that respect the added value of third sector organisations, without separating them. It is argued that, in future European welfare models, it is not the size of a third sector that matters, but rather the overall impact of its civic principles.With its informative contributions about the third sector in various EU countries, the theoretical approaches offered and the ways in which policy issues are dealt with, this book will be of great interest to a wide-ranging audience including: social policy scholars, economists, political scientists and policymakers with an interest in the evolution of the third sector.Trade Review'. . . an original and challenging work about the roles and visions of the third sector in an integrated Europe.' -- Jerzy Krzyszkowski, European Journal of Social Work'This set of essays and theoretical formulations provides productive insights on the transformation of the welfare state, of elements of market capitalism, and of broad sets of social institutions such as the family and the local community, linking developments to individual national histories and to underlying political and economic changes, some fostered by globalization. . . this is a highly useful book and should be consulted by anyone wishing to race third sector changes individual societies in Western Europe. It also offers productive ideas on which additional analytical models could be based.' -- Hans C. Palmer, Comparative Economic Studies'. . . the volume. . . is very worthwhile reading. There are many good articles and background stories. A volume focusing on the third sector in Europe has been long overdue.' -- Annette Zimmer, Public Management Review'The Third Sector in Europe is a stimulating book, the product of a good deal of collective deliberation. It offers a nice alternative to the theorizing about the third sector on the other side of the Atlantic. Anyone interested in the theory of the third sector should have a copy.' -- Mark Lyons, Voluntas: International Journal of Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector MarketingTable of ContentsContents: Introduction Part I: Distinct Realities and Concepts: The Third Sector in Europe Part II: Social Economies, Voluntary Agencies and the Civil Society: The Third Sector in Various European Countries Part III: The Third Sector, the State and the European Union Part IV: What Matters with Respect to the Third Sector? Theoretical Considerations Index

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Book SynopsisThis Handbook is the first attempt to systematically examine, empirically and analytically, the contours of the third sector policy process in the European Union (EU). While scholarship on the social, economic and political contributions of organisations existing between the market and the state has proliferated in recent years, no sustained attention has previously been paid to how such organisations are collectively treated by, and respond to, public policy. The expert contributors examine the policy environment for, and evolving policy treatment of, the third sector in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom from a comparative perspective. They also look at how the third sector relates to multi-level European policy processes, including the Open Method of Co-ordination, the Community Method, nationally-led 'partnership' approaches within an overall EU framework and the United Nations International Year of Volunteering; an initiative implemented in the EU but originating externally.Providing a rich and compelling examination of a crucially important aspect of policymaking, this unique Handbook will fill a major gap in the knowledge of both general policy analysts and specialists in third sector studies. Researchers and students in the overlapping fields of organised civil society, voluntary and third sector studies and the non-profit sector will also warmly welcome this important book.Trade Review'The book is an excellent example of the usefulness of comparative research. . . This is an excellent book which ought to be of widespread interest to the third sector research community, and not just those undertaking comparative national or EU level research. The quality of its policy analysis should also make it of interest to political scientists interested in the third sector but also more broadly to those interested in social policy making in Europe.' -- Peter Wells, Voluntary Sector Review'Take the European dimension of third sector policy seriously in the new millennium - that is the content and message of this important Handbook. It contains rich material, framed with a very useful and interesting conceptual framework. The case studies give a strong sense of what emerges from connections between EU-initiated multi-level programs and national contexts, the interaction of broad categories of drivers for third sector policy, and shapers of the associated policy environment. Inter alia, the Handbook shows convincingly that third sector European policy is not simply pre-determined by "Brussels" - but can develop productively from inside and outside EU structures.' -- Adalbert Evers, Justus-Liebig-Universitat Giessen, Germany'This book will be a major resource for all those interested in the third sector policy environment in Europe. It is the product of extensive research collaboration, and Kendall has done an excellent job in bringing together the talents and knowledge of key researchers across the EU. There are detailed country based chapters and others exploring cross-cutting policy issues. Kendall brings these different perspectives together in overview chapters which explore, and explain, the developing European third sector policy landscape.' -- Peter Alcock, University of Birmingham, UKTable of ContentsContents: PART I: INTRODUCTION AND NATIONAL POLICY SITUATIONS 1. Terra Incognita: Third Sectors and European Policy Processes Jeremy Kendall 2. Germany: On the Social Policy Centrality of the Free Welfare Associations Annette Zimmer, Anja Appel, Claudia Dittrich, Chris Lange, Birgit Sittermann, Freja Stallmann and Jeremy Kendall 3. The Third Sector and the Policy Process in France: The Centralized Horizontal Third Sector Community Faced with the Reconfiguration of the State-centred Republican Model Laurent Fraisse 4. The UK: Ingredients in a Hyperactive Horizontal Policy Environment Jeremy Kendall 5. The Third Sector and the Policy Process in Italy: Between Mutual Accommodation and New Forms of (Blurred) Partnership Costanzo Ranci, Mauro Pellegrino and Emmanuele Pavolini 6. The Third Sector and the Policy Process in Spain: The Emergence of a New Policy Player Teresa Montagut 7. The Third Sector and the Policy Process in the Netherlands: A Study in Invisible Ink Taco Brandsen and Wim van de Donk 8. Sweden: When Strong Third Sector Historical Roots Meet EU Policy Processes Lars-Erik Olsson, Marie Nordfeldt, Ola Larsson and Jeremy Kendall 9. The Third Sector and the Policy Process in the Czech Republic: Self-Limiting Dynamics Pavol Frič PART II: MULTI-LEVEL POLICY CASES 10. The European Statute of Association: Why Still an Obscure but Contested Symbol in a Sea of Indifference and Scepticism? Jeremy Kendall and Laurent Fraisse 11. European Social Fund Local Social Capital Pilots and Mainstreamed Global Grants: On the Troubled Trajectory of Third Sector Policy Transfer Isabel Crowhurst and Jeremy Kendall 12. National Action Plans on Social Inclusion: Opportunities for the Third Sector? Taco Brandsen, Emmanuele Pavolini, Costanzo Ranci, Birgit Sittermann and Annette Zimmer 13. The European Employment Strategy, Social Economy and Employment Policy: Coordination Failure and Neglect in the Face of Fragmentation and Complexity Jeremy Kendall and Taco Brandsen 14. A New Settlement for Europe: Towards ‘Open, Transparent and Regular Dialogue with Representative Associations and Civil Society’? Catherine Will and Jeremy Kendall 15. The United Nations’ International Year of Volunteers: A Significant Non-EU Transnational Initiative for European Countries? Angela Ellis Paine, Jeremy Kendall and Simone Baglioni PART III: THE EU INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL AND CONCLUDING OBSERVATIONS 16. The Third Sector and the Brussels Dimension: Trans-EU Governance Work in Progress Jeremy Kendall, Catherine Will and Taco Brandsen 17. Concluding Observations: A Diverse and Evolving Third Sector Policy Landscape Jeremy Kendall Glossary Index

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Book SynopsisExamines the increasing significance of the volunteer and volunteerism in African societies, and their societal impact within precarious economies in a period of massive unemployment and faltering trajectories of social mobility. Across Africa today, as development activities animate novel forms of governance, new social actors are emerging, among them the volunteer. Yet, where work and resources are limited, volunteer practices have repercussions that raise contentious ethical issues. What has been the real impact of volunteers economically, politically and in society? The interdisciplinary experts in this collection examine the practices of volunteers - both international and local - and ideologies of volunteerism. They show the significance of volunteerism to processes of social and economic transformation, and political projects of national development and citizenship, as well as to individual aspirations in African societies. These case studies - from South Africa, Lesotho, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Sierra Leone and Malawi - examine everyday experiences of volunteerism and trajectories of voluntary work, trace its broaderhistorical, political and economic implications, and situate African experiences of voluntary labour within global exchanges and networks of resources, ideas and political technologies. Offering insights into changing configurations of work, citizenship, development and social mobility, the authors offer new perspectives on the relations between labour, identity and social value in Africa. Ruth Prince is Associate Professor in Medical Anthropology at the University of Oslo; with her co-author Wenzel Geissler, she won the 2010 Amaury Talbot Prize for their book The Land is Dying: Contingency, Creativity and Conflict in Western Kenya. Hannah Brown is a lecturer in Anthropology at Durham University.Trade ReviewVolunteer Economies is [.] an informative, recommended read that will serve an eclectic academic, practitioner and policy audience. * LUCAS *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The politics and ethics of voluntary labour in Africa - Ruth Prince and Hannah Brown Part 1: Citizenship & Civic Participation The many uses of moral magnetism: Volunteer caregiving and the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa - Christopher James Colvin The civics of urban malaria vector control: Grassroots and breeding places in Dar es Salaam - Ann H. Kelly The civics of urban malaria vector control: Grassroots and breeding places in Dar es Salaam - Prosper Chaki PART 2: Unequal Economies The purchase of volunteerism: Uses and meanings of money in Lesotho's development sector - Ståle Wig Positions and possibilities in volunteering for transnational medical research in Lusaka - Birgitte Bruun PART 3: Hosts and Guests Doing good while they can: International volunteers, development and politics in early independence Tanzania - Michael Jennings Hosting gazes: Clinical volunteer tourism and hospital hospitality in Tanzania - Noelle Sullivan Beneath the spin: Moral complexity and rhetorical simplicity in "global health" volunteering - Claire L. Wendland Beneath the spin: Moral complexity and rhetorical simplicity in "global health" volunteering - Susan L. Erikson Beneath the spin: Moral complexity and rhetorical simplicity in "global health" volunteering - Noelle Sullivan PART 4: Moral Journeys A third mode of engagement with the excluded other: Student volunteers from an elite boarding school in Kenya - Bjørn Hallstein Holte Undoing apartheid legacies?: Volunteering as repentance and politics by other means - Thomas G. Kirsch Epilogue: Ebola and the vulnerable volunteer

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Book SynopsisExamines the increasing significance of the volunteer and volunteerism in African societies, and their societal impact within precarious economies in a period of massive unemployment and faltering trajectories of social mobility. Across Africa today, as development activities animate novel forms of governance, new social actors are emerging, among them the volunteer. Yet, where work and resources are limited, volunteer practices have repercussions that raise contentious ethical issues. What has been the real impact of volunteers economically, politically and in society? The interdisciplinary experts in this collection examine the practices of volunteers - both international and local - and ideologies of volunteerism. They show the significance of volunteerism to processes of social and economic transformation, and political projects of national development and citizenship, as well as to individual aspirations in African societies. These case studies - from South Africa, Lesotho, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Sierra Leone and Malawi - examine everyday experiences of volunteerism and trajectories of voluntary work, trace its broaderhistorical, political and economic implications, and situate African experiences of voluntary labour within global exchanges and networks of resources, ideas and political technologies. Offering insights into changing configurations of work, citizenship, development and social mobility, the authors offer new perspectives on the relations between labour, identity and social value in Africa. Ruth Prince is Associate Professor in Medical Anthropology at the University of Oslo; with her co-author Wenzel Geissler, she won the 2010 Amaury Talbot Prize for their book The Land is Dying: Contingency, Creativity and Conflict in Western Kenya. Hannah Brown is a lecturer in Anthropology at Durham University.Trade Review[T]he volume's diverse depictions of voluntary labour is one of its greatest strengths. Asking the reader to consider 'voluntourists' alongside low-income individuals who rely on clinical trials to access healthcare challenges the reader's own conceptions of moral economic activity as well as the basic definition of the word 'volunteer'. * AFRICA *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The politics and ethics of voluntary labour in Africa by Ruth Prince and Hannah Brown - PART 1: Citizenship and Civic Participation? The civics of urban malaria vector control: Grassroots and breeding places in Dar es Salaam by Ann Kelly and Prosper Chaki The many uses of moral magnetism: Volunteer caregiving and the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa by Christopher J. Colvin - PART 2: Unequal Economies The purchase of volunteerism: Uses and meanings of money in Lesotho's development sector by Ståle Wig Volunteering in transnational medical research in Lusaka by Birgitte Bruun - PART 3: Hosts and Guests Doing good while they can: International volunteers, development and politics in early independence Tanzania by Michael Jennings Beneath the spin: Moral complexity and rhetorical simplicity in "global health" volunteering by Claire Wendland, Susan L. Erikson and Noelle Sullivan Hosting gazes: Clinical volunteer tourism and hospital hospitality in Tanzania by Noelle Sullivan - PART 4: Moral Journeys A third mode of engagement with the excluded other: Student volunteers from an elite boarding school in Kenya by Bjørn Hallstein Holte Volunteering as repentance by Thomas G. Kirsch Epilogue: Ebola and the Vulnerable Volunteer by Peter Redfield

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Book SynopsisThis timely handbook provides an empirically rigorous overview of the latest research advances on social entrepreneurship, entrepreneurs and enterprises. It incorporates seventeen original chapters on definitions, concepts, contexts and strategy as well as a critical overview and an agenda for future research in social entrepreneurship. What are the forms and manifestations of social entrepreneurship? To what extent should current developments lead to a redefinition of stakeholders' strategies and roles in the quest for better consideration of the social dimension? The highly regarded group of contributors addresses these questions in some detail. They also explore social entrepreneurship from a multicultural perspective in order to highlight the diversity of social entrepreneurship forms and practices and, from a strategic perspective, to investigate the essential role played by various actors and factors in the development of social entrepreneurship. Postgraduate students and researchers studying social entrepreneurship will find this book of great interest. Social entrepreneurs and practitioners would also benefit considerably from this enriching resource.Contributors: T.F. Barr, J. Boncler, F. Brouard, G. Cajaiba-Santana, J. Defourny, A. Fayolle, M.D. Griffiths, L. Gundry, V. Hackl, C. Hervieux, D. Hjorth, M. Hlady Rispal, J. Kickul, S. Larivet, G.A. Lichtenstein, J. Mair, H. Matlay, P. Myers, T. Nelson, R. Saner, B.R. Smith, C.E. Stevens, E. Sundin, M. Tillmar, M.-F.B. Turcotte, P. Valéau, T. Volery, L. YiuTable of ContentsContents: 1. Social Entrepreneurship: A Multicultural and Multidimensional Perspective Alain Fayolle and Harry Matlay PART I: A CONCEPTUAL AND DEFINITIONAL PERSPECTIVE OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2. Social Entrepreneurship: Taking Stock and Looking Ahead Johanna Mair 3. Essay of Clarifications and Definitions of the Related Concepts of Social Enterprise, Social Entrepreneur and Social Entrepreneurship François Brouard and Sophie Larivet 4. Concepts and Realities of Social Enterprise: A European Perspective Jacques Defourny 5. Socially Constructed Opportunities in Social Entrepreneurship: A Structuration Model Giovany Cajaiba-Santana PART II: A CONTEXTUAL PERSPECTIVE OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP 6. Social Entrepreneurship in France: Organizational and Relational Issues Martine Hlady Rispal and Jerome Boncler 7. Sustainable Transborder Business Cooperation in the European Regions: The Importance of Social Entrepreneurship Raymond Saner and Lichia Yiu 8. The Intertwining of Social, Commercial and Public Entrepreneurship Elisabeth Sundin and Malin Tillmar 9. The Promise of Social Franchising as a Model to Achieve Social Goals Thierry Volery and Valerie Hackl 10. Social Entrepreneurs’ Actions in Networks Chantal Hervieux and Marie-France B. Turcotte PART III: A STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP 11. Social Entrepreneurs in Non-Profit Organizations: Innovation and Dilemmas Patrick Valéau 12. Innovating for Social Impact: Is Bricolage the Catalyst for Change? Jill Kickul, Mark D. Griffiths and Lisa Gundry 13. A Community-wide Framework for Encouraging Social Entrepreneurship Using the Pipeline of Entrepreneurs and Enterprises Model Thomas S. Lyons and Gregg A. Lichtenstein 14. Considering Social Capital in the Context of Social Entrepreneurship Paul Myers and Teresa Nelson 15. Social Entrepreneurs and Earned Income Opportunities: The Dilemma of Earned Income Pursuit Brett R. Smith, Christopher E. Stevens and Terri F. Barr 16. Ending Essay: Sociality and Economy in Social Entrepreneurship Daniel Hjorth 17. Conclusions, Recommendations and an Agenda for Future Research in Social Entrepreneurship Harry Matlay and Alain Fayolle Index

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Book SynopsisThis Handbook is the first attempt to systematically examine, empirically and analytically, the contours of the third sector policy process in the European Union (EU). While scholarship on the social, economic and political contributions of organisations existing between the market and the state has proliferated in recent years, no sustained attention has previously been paid to how such organisations are collectively treated by, and respond to, public policy. The expert contributors examine the policy environment for, and evolving policy treatment of, the third sector in the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Sweden, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom from a comparative perspective. They also look at how the third sector relates to multi-level European policy processes, including the Open Method of Co-ordination, the Community Method, nationally-led 'partnership' approaches within an overall EU framework and the United Nations International Year of Volunteering; an initiative implemented in the EU but originating externally.Providing a rich and compelling examination of a crucially important aspect of policymaking, this unique Handbook will fill a major gap in the knowledge of both general policy analysts and specialists in third sector studies. Researchers and students in the overlapping fields of organised civil society, voluntary and third sector studies and the non-profit sector will also warmly welcome this important book.Trade Review'The book is an excellent example of the usefulness of comparative research. . . This is an excellent book which ought to be of widespread interest to the third sector research community, and not just those undertaking comparative national or EU level research. The quality of its policy analysis should also make it of interest to political scientists interested in the third sector but also more broadly to those interested in social policy making in Europe.' -- Peter Wells, Voluntary Sector Review'Take the European dimension of third sector policy seriously in the new millennium - that is the content and message of this important Handbook. It contains rich material, framed with a very useful and interesting conceptual framework. The case studies give a strong sense of what emerges from connections between EU-initiated multi-level programs and national contexts, the interaction of broad categories of drivers for third sector policy, and shapers of the associated policy environment. Inter alia, the Handbook shows convincingly that third sector European policy is not simply pre-determined by "Brussels" - but can develop productively from inside and outside EU structures.' -- Adalbert Evers, Justus-Liebig-Universitat Giessen, Germany'This book will be a major resource for all those interested in the third sector policy environment in Europe. It is the product of extensive research collaboration, and Kendall has done an excellent job in bringing together the talents and knowledge of key researchers across the EU. There are detailed country based chapters and others exploring cross-cutting policy issues. Kendall brings these different perspectives together in overview chapters which explore, and explain, the developing European third sector policy landscape.' -- Peter Alcock, University of Birmingham, UKTable of ContentsContents: PART I: INTRODUCTION AND NATIONAL POLICY SITUATIONS 1. Terra Incognita: Third Sectors and European Policy Processes Jeremy Kendall 2. Germany: On the Social Policy Centrality of the Free Welfare Associations Annette Zimmer, Anja Appel, Claudia Dittrich, Chris Lange, Birgit Sittermann, Freja Stallmann and Jeremy Kendall 3. The Third Sector and the Policy Process in France: The Centralized Horizontal Third Sector Community Faced with the Reconfiguration of the State-centred Republican Model Laurent Fraisse 4. The UK: Ingredients in a Hyperactive Horizontal Policy Environment Jeremy Kendall 5. The Third Sector and the Policy Process in Italy: Between Mutual Accommodation and New Forms of (Blurred) Partnership Costanzo Ranci, Mauro Pellegrino and Emmanuele Pavolini 6. The Third Sector and the Policy Process in Spain: The Emergence of a New Policy Player Teresa Montagut 7. The Third Sector and the Policy Process in the Netherlands: A Study in Invisible Ink Taco Brandsen and Wim van de Donk 8. Sweden: When Strong Third Sector Historical Roots Meet EU Policy Processes Lars-Erik Olsson, Marie Nordfeldt, Ola Larsson and Jeremy Kendall 9. The Third Sector and the Policy Process in the Czech Republic: Self-Limiting Dynamics Pavol Frič PART II: MULTI-LEVEL POLICY CASES 10. The European Statute of Association: Why Still an Obscure but Contested Symbol in a Sea of Indifference and Scepticism? Jeremy Kendall and Laurent Fraisse 11. European Social Fund Local Social Capital Pilots and Mainstreamed Global Grants: On the Troubled Trajectory of Third Sector Policy Transfer Isabel Crowhurst and Jeremy Kendall 12. National Action Plans on Social Inclusion: Opportunities for the Third Sector? Taco Brandsen, Emmanuele Pavolini, Costanzo Ranci, Birgit Sittermann and Annette Zimmer 13. The European Employment Strategy, Social Economy and Employment Policy: Coordination Failure and Neglect in the Face of Fragmentation and Complexity Jeremy Kendall and Taco Brandsen 14. A New Settlement for Europe: Towards ‘Open, Transparent and Regular Dialogue with Representative Associations and Civil Society’? Catherine Will and Jeremy Kendall 15. The United Nations’ International Year of Volunteers: A Significant Non-EU Transnational Initiative for European Countries? Angela Ellis Paine, Jeremy Kendall and Simone Baglioni PART III: THE EU INSTITUTIONAL LEVEL AND CONCLUDING OBSERVATIONS 16. The Third Sector and the Brussels Dimension: Trans-EU Governance Work in Progress Jeremy Kendall, Catherine Will and Taco Brandsen 17. Concluding Observations: A Diverse and Evolving Third Sector Policy Landscape Jeremy Kendall Glossary Index

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