Philanthropy & Charity 7

Heart of the Nation traces America’s volunteer traditionーthe golden thread of American democracyーand how Presidents from Washington to Obama have called on citizens to serve neighbor and nation. F……続きを見る

Policymakers, civic leaders, and scholars have increasingly focused their attention over the last decade-and-a-half on the importance of voluntary participation in civil society. From George H. W. B……続きを見る

For philanthropists of the past, charity was often a matter of simply giving money away. For the philanthrocapitalists-the new generation of billionaires who are reshaping the way they give-it's lik……続きを見る

The charitable sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in the global economy. Nearly half of the more than 85,000 private foundations in the United States have come into being since the year……続きを見る

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David Campbell's personal and professional life changed course in the wake of the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 26, 2004. A chance remark to a friend about the tragedy led his companion to reveal……続きを見る

June Callwood is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decod……続きを見る

Many of us feel helpless when faced with the seemingly endless pain and poverty in the world. We are paralysed by the immensity of the problem, thinking, What can I possibly do? Yet sometimes the sm……続きを見る

"Desde el trabajo voluntario de un individuo hasta las iniciativas filantrópicas empresariales de gran alcance, la generosidad de los mexicanos tiene el potencial de aliviar las grandes carencias de……続きを見る

This eBook is designed to provide an important reminder for all organisations (although focused on new small, and emerging groups), to maintain good financial bookkeep as part of its overall organi……続きを見る

Neither government programs nor massive charitable efforts responded adequately to the human crisis that was Hurricane Katrina. In this study, the authors use extensive interviews with Katrina evacu……続きを見る

Select students and teachers worked the room at a fundraising event for a New York City public high school Amy Brown calls College Preparatory Academy. It was their job to convince wealthy attendant……続きを見る

Despite claims that young people today don’t care about the world they live in and don’t get involved in causes, more and more teens are taking up the fight for things they truly believe in. In fact……続きを見る

Auf Grundlage einer Onlinebefragung sowie Interviews mit Stiftungsexpertinnen und -experten untersucht die Studie freiwilliges Engagement in deutschen Stiftungen. Die überwiegende Mehrzahl der deuts……続きを見る

A new life running a high country sheep station in New Zealand. Christine Fernyhough is well known as a leading Auckland philanthropist, having set up Books in Homes and then the Gifted Kids Progra……続きを見る

The story behind Sir Owen Glenn's global business success and major philanthropic contributions. From humble beginnings in New Zealand, Owen Glenn built up a highly successful global business empire……続きを見る

From its origins as a project to rescue Chinese prostitutes and slave girls from a life of supposed depravity the Chinese Rescue Home became a feature of the moral and racial landscape of Victoria –……続きを見る

We are in the middle of a museum paradigm shift and a new type of museum volunteer is emerging from the community. Non-profit volunteers are looking for unique and satisfying ways to engage in their……続きを見る

Nic Frances is a social entrepreneur. He once worked for charity. This is the story of how he came to understand that charity can never deliver a just and sustainable world. It is only through a val……続きを見る

Oublier ses certitudes et s’ouvrir aux autres S’engager dans l’action bénévole suscite, à un moment ou un autre, le doute sur le bien fondé de son action. Ce formidable récit offre à ces interrogati……続きを見る

In 2013, American Norm Schriever is traveling in Southeast Asia when Super Typhoon Haiyan strikes – the largest recorded storm ever to make landfall. Stranded on a remote island, Schriever is unable……続きを見る

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Veteran urban activist Robert Lupton reveals the shockingly toxic effects that modern charity has upon the very people meant to benefit from it. Toxic Charity provides proven new models for charitab……続きを見る

"A gripping discovery of God's grace where we least expect to find itーin the decaying core of the city." ーRonald A. Nikkel, president, Prison Fellowship International "The story of Lupton's minist……続きを見る

“Human trafficking is not an issue of the left or right, blue states or red states, but a great moral tragedy we can unite to stop . . . Not for Sale is a must-read to see how you can join the fight……続きを見る

American charitable giving veers from the hyperbolically generous to the hyperbolically stingy. On some days, no one has a quarter to spare; in times of disaster, Americans will put their lives on h……続きを見る

Philanthropy is big news. In a world where philanthropists can build bigger profiles than presidents, an ever-increasing number have risen to greater fame giving away their money than merely making ……続きを見る

**A New York Times bestseller What would you do in the last hour of your life?** The story of Welles Crowther, whose actions on 9/11 offer a lasting lesson on character, calling and courage One Sund……続きを見る

Vor welchen demografischen Herausforderungen steht unsere Gesellschaft? Wie reagieren Stiftungen darauf und welche Auswirkungen haben die Veränderungen auf Stiftungen selbst und für das Stiftungswes……続きを見る

GONE INTERNATIONAL!!! BEST SELLING AFRICA-AMERICAN BOOK "THE FACK" a prolific- motivational and inspirational book, which gives Africans a new label and all human a new sense of belonging. love for ……続きを見る