{"product_id":"the-everyday-philanthropist-9781394190508","title":"The Everyday Philanthropist","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover new ways to make charity a central part of your everyday life\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Everyday Philanthropist: A Better Way to Make a Better World\u003c\/i\u003e, dedicated fundraiser and social impact veteran Dan Pallotta delivers an insightful and inspirational treatment of giving, charity, impact, overhead ratios, and philanthropy for people of all ages and abilities. This breakthrough exploration of charity and activism brings home the message that philanthropy is for everyone  from wealthy benefactors to high school activists and families who want their lives to impact their communities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the book, you'll find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNew ideas about turning giving into a daily activity and a lifestyle focused on making a difference\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e32 digestible and easy-to-understand micro-chapters  complete with clear and helpful graphics  on critical aspects of everyday philanthropy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive and actionable info designed to make this book your pocket guide to giving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ess\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction I\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One The Good Citizen: Philanthropy and You 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 1 Why Charity? 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 2 Why Giving? 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 3 You Are a Philanthropist 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 4 The Difference Between Acute and Chronic Issues: Empathy Today vs Strategy for Tomorrow 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 5 Is There a Difference Between Giving to a Nonprofit and Giving to a Charity? 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 6 Are All Cancer Charities Alike? Services vs Solutions 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 7 Why Do You Give? Do You Really Understand Your Motives? 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 8 What’s Your Cause for Life? 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two Good Information Gathering 39\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 9 Find a Great Organization 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 10 The Three Essential Questions 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 11 First Question: Goals 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 12 Second Question: Progress 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 13 Third Question: How They Improve 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 14 Don’t Rely on Others for Simple Answers 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three Good Information Filtering: Don’t Be Duped by Dumbed-Down Data 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 15 Questions NOT to Ask 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 16 Stop Asking About Overhead 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 17 Overhead Ratios Tell You Nothing About Impact 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 18 Overhead Ratios Weaken Charitable Services and Programs 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 19 Overhead Measures Discriminate Against Underdog Causes 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 20 Overhead Measures Weaken Civil Society and Diminish Civic Engagement 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 21 Overhead Measures Hide Unfair Differences in Accounting 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 22 Overhead Measures Discourage Growth 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 23 Demanding Low Salaries Undermines Your Strategy to Help the Most People 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four Good Media Consumption: Monitor Truth in Media 121\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 24 Be Responsible and Rigorous When Learning About Charities in the Media 123\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 25 Case Study: CNN and Boys \u0026amp; Girls Clubs of America 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 26 Case Study: The New York Times and Wounded Warrior Project 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 27 Case Study: ProPublica on the American Red Cross 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Five Are We Good? 151\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 28 It’s Time to Rethink Charity 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 29 Recap 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 30 You 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 31 Afraid You’ll Forget? 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCh 32 Want to See It on Film and Video? 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThank You 175\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083885879639,"sku":"9781394190508","price":17.84,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781394190508.jpg?v=1725550326","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-everyday-philanthropist-9781394190508","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}