Philanthropy & Charity 11

Bringing together a mix of researchers and practitioners, With the Best of Intentions examines the major goals of recent philanthropic efforts and looks at some of the key lessons--for educators, ph……続きを見る

Over the past 5 decades, aid & development have grown into a multi-billion dollar business, yet little has changed for the millions of poor around the world. So where does all the money go? Few who ……続きを見る

Dieses eBook: "Aufzeichnungen aus Amerika" ist mit einem detaillierten und dynamischen Inhaltsverzeichnis versehen und wurde sorgfältig korrekturgelesen. Aus dem Buch: "Übrigens glaube ich aufrichti……続きを見る

Thank you for your interest in this booklet. The "The Basics" series, is a series of booklets designed to help you get the basics or foundations about a subject. Time is one of our most precious res……続きを見る

One woman’s inspiring true story of an unlikely alliance to stop the atrocities of a warlord, proving that there is no limit to what we can do, even in the face of unspeakable injustice and impossib……続きを見る

How and why do complex scientific disciplines such as physics change emphasis from one sub-discipline to another? Do such transitions stem entirely from developments within the discipline itself or ……続きを見る

Your gifts connect you to a world of giving Americans are generous with their pocketbooks, but trying to make a difference and actually making a difference are two different things. Where Am I Givin……続きを見る

Keberadaan seorang wanita muslimah memiliki andil besar dalam membantu kemajuan ajaran agama Islam. Tinta emas Sejarah telah mencatat beberapa peran penting kaum wanita muslimah di masa kehidupan Na……続きを見る

Will we try to forget all the things we've seen? Or will we see, really see, and then let our emotions lead us into a new way of living? This is the story of one woman who refused to look away from ……続きを見る

The growth of philanthropic foundations in numbers and significance raises two immediate questions. First, what makes for success and failure of foundations’ projects and activities? Second, what ya……続きを見る

You have probably seen them working somewhere, but in a flash, they are gone and out of mind. You have probably donated clothes, books or toys at one of their charity bins. Good and clean previous p……続きを見る

The troubling ethics and politics of philanthropy Is philanthropy, by its very nature, a threat to today’s democracy? Though we may laud wealthy individuals who give away their money for society’s b……続きを見る

In the struggle to deal with large-scale disinvestment, rampant gentrification, and the unjust narrative of race and real estate, Vanica shares the power and possibility of achieving a shift in the ……続きを見る

If you want to help, but aren't sure how, these words of wisdom from leaders in charity and philanthropy can get you started . . . This illuminating little book with a very bigーand very timelyーmes……続きを見る

Success. It means wanting something so grand and finally taking it. But for young women, this wanting goes hand in hand with doubt and fear. Making It in High Heels addresses her inner voice that sa……続きを見る

Ce mémoire a été présenté à la Société académique de Cherbourg en 1835. Il s’agit d’une analyse de fond de la gestion de la pauvreté dans une société donnée, en général mais plus précisément dans un……続きを見る

Despite enormous investments of time and money, are we making a dent on the social and environmental challenges of our time? What if we could exponentially increase our impact? Around the world, a n……続きを見る

A fascinating biography of the New York socialite who played a surprising role in the fight for suffrage. Born in the middle of the nineteenth century, Alva Vanderbilt Belmont was known to be domine……続きを見る

Set aside the mountains of paper that characterize conventional philanthropy and focus instead on forging enduring partnerships with outstanding individuals. Dare to change the world in imaginative ……続きを見る

Providing guidance and advice on the challenging art of listening, this book responds directly to the expressed learning needs of hospice and palliative care volunteers regarding their communication……続きを見る

This is a love story about your finances, taking care of family and making a difference. Whether you are new to charitable giving or simply keen to improve your understanding of giving and philanthr……続きを見る

Philanthropy and Early Twentieth-Century British Literature explores the relationship between British literature and philanthropy at the end of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, examinin……続きを見る

Imagine yourself in a schoolroom in one of the most remote regions of one of the most hard-to-reach countries on earth. Nepal. The Lower Mustang region to be exact. To reach it takes a 14-hour fligh……続きを見る

In resource-challenged Athens County, Ohio, staff and volunteers at the nonprofit Athens County Foundation came up with a daring idea: to host a locally sourced, gourmet dinner for four hundred peop……続きを見る

A soulful journey, a brother's promise, safe water, self-reliance and dignity. This is the story of H2OpenDoors, a Rotary International project started by Jon Kaufman in 2012. Science, service and a……続きを見る

This edited collection critically explores the funding arrangements governing contemporary community development and how they shape its theory and practice. International contributions from activist……続きを見る

While everyone knows of the Ice Bucket Challenge, the viral craze that swept the nation in summer 2014, too few know the truly inspirational story behind it. Pete Frates was a man at war with his ow……続きを見る

Among the greatest challenges facing humanity in the twenty-first century is that of sustaining a healthy civil society, which depends upon managing the tension between individual and collective int……続きを見る

First published in 1919, this book contains a detailed biography of Vincent de Paul. Vincent de Paul (1581 – 1660) was a French Roman Catholic priest famous for dedicating his life to helping the po……続きを見る

First published in 1890, this book contains the memoirs of Vincent de Paul, translated into English from the original French. Vincent de Paul (1581 – 1660) was a French Roman Catholic priest famous ……続きを見る