Philanthropy & Charity 23

The remarkable 200-year history of The RNLI and their invaluable role in British Maritime history. A beautiful book of kindness, courage, and community to treasure for years to come. Since 1824, peo……続きを見る

The first modern biography of financial pioneer and philanthropist W. W. Corcoran Before the Gilded Age reveals the extraordinary ways in which W. W. Corcoran shaped the emerging cultural elite and ……続きを見る

A study of global giving. "The provocative information challenges the assumptions that philanthropy is a primarily Western or Christian tradition." ー Choice This book is an investigation of how cul……続きを見る

Essays examining the origins, development, and achievements of charitable organizations in key US cities and regions. Once largely confined to the biggest cities in the mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes ……続きを見る

Why do some countries have a vibrant nonprofit sector while others do not? Nonprofits in Crisis explores the theory of risk as a major mechanism through which economic development influences the non……続きを見る

"You get what you focus on and when you begin to focus on your gifts and how you can enrich the lives of others, anything is possible." ーJordan Adler, international bestselling author of Beach Mone……続きを見る

"Thoughtful essays on the morality, obligations, practice, and virtues of trusteeship." ー ARNOVA News In Entrusted, David H. Smith offers some ideas and raises some issues that may put trusteeship ……続きを見る

"An excellent addition to courses on development, inequality, public policy, and globalization, and it could . . . be read by an audience beyond sociologists." ー American Journal of Sociology Soari……続きを見る

A detailed overview of the non-profit realmーwhat these organizations do, how they work, and how they can fulfill their missions for a better future. Famed for his visionary leadership and creation ……続きを見る

A biography of Margaret Haughery, the beloved woman who went from a life of poverty to one of philanthropy and became known as the "Angel" of New Orleans. Margaret Haughery gave everything she ever ……続きを見る

An inside look at an interfaith program for the homeless in New York City, including in-depth stories of those who have graduated and made new lives. In a metropolis like New York, homelessness can ……続きを見る

"The pitfalls, potential, and the ins and outs of charitable giving . . . a must-read for all nonprofit leaders, donors, and students."ーMarjorie Schwarzer, award-winning author of Riches, Rivals, a……続きを見る

"We must be actively against instead of passively for sexual violence." - 1,800 Miles Sexual violence is a cultural issue that will not go away just because we ignore it. Three college friends under……続きを見る

"[A] richly detailed biography of a formidable nineteenth-century woman who worked in a man's world to help women attain education, suffrage, and equality." ー Journal of American History As younges……続きを見る

How six great thinkers and Christian theologians addressed issues surrounding wealth, charitable giving, and human purpose. Wealth and the Will of God looks at some of the spiritual resources of the……続きを見る

An argument for putting sentiment aside and maximizing the practical impact of our donated dollars: "Powerful, provocative" (Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times). Peter Singer's books and ideas hav……続きを見る

A true story of making a difference: "What does your family stand for? Read this bookーit will change your life" (Daniel H. Pink). It all started when fourteen-year-old Hannah Salwen had a "eureka" ……続きを見る

Essays exploring how reformers and charities used the "magic lantern" to raise public awareness of poverty. Public performances using the magic or optical lantern became a prominent part of the soci……続きを見る

The iconic relief organization's activities over a half century of history, through wars, epidemics, and other disasters: "Well-researched . . . fascinating." ーJulia F. Irwin, Bulletin of the Histo……続きを見る

In-depth profiles of thirteen benefactors who have given to Indiana University over many decadesーand what motivated their donations. How does commitment to a university become so significant that i……続きを見る

A former Ford Foundation director takes a critical look at the role of for-profit companies in philanthropyーand exposes the troubling risks and downsides. A new movement is afoot that promises to s……続きを見る

A study of how philanthropy can enrich our lives, as shown by examples from both the lives of real-life individuals and fictional characters. What is the most meaningful and rewarding path in life? ……続きを見る

"Offers . . . a clearer insight into the scope and function of philanthropy in political and private life and the impacts that women writers and activists had." ー Edith Wharton Review From the mid-……続きを見る

A history and analysis of scientific charity organizations that arose in late nineteenth century America. In the 1880s, social reform leaders warned that the "unworthy" poor were taking charitable r……続きを見る

Religion in Philanthropic Organizations explores the tensions inherent in religious philanthropies across a variety of organizations and examines the effect assumptions about "professional" philanth……続きを見る

A fascinating lookーfirst published in 1894ーat two philanthropists known as the "Prisoner's Friends" and the early history of prison reform. Prisons in England were once dark, inhumane places lacki……続きを見る

本书包括第一篇溯源求“和”，引领生命、第二篇和合共生，润泽生命、第三篇质和心明，见证生命、第四篇万象合一，影响生命等4篇。 続きを見る

For those who feel that sitting on the sidelines just isn't enough: A guide to finding meaningful work in cause-centered organizations. If you want a job that gives you not just a paycheck but a pur……続きを見る

本书以上海真爱梦想公益基金会十余年的公益探索为基础，提炼公益方法论，为行业高质量发展开拓未来之路。全书分为六章，从使命愿景的确立、价值观原则、专业高效的解决方案、长期战略的制订、管理补短板、协同网络……続きを見る

The Pennsylvania Journal of Prison Discipline and Philanthropy is a seminal work that offers a profound exploration of the penal system in 19th-century America, specifically focusing on the reformat……続きを見る