Philanthropy & Charity 8

Philanthropy – the use of private resources for public purposes – is undergoing a transformation, both in practice and as an emerging field of study. Expectations of what philanthropy can achieve ha……続きを見る

Through an examination of the Chicago Initiative, Silver analyzes how elite philanthropists exercise social control over community organizations that do work in poor neighborhoods. 続きを見る

This important book is the first edited collection to provide an up to date and comprehensive overview of the third sector’s role in public service delivery. Exploring areas such as social enterpris……続きを見る

California's reputation as a playground for the rich and famous often obscures the poverty that exists just blocks away from some of Hollywood's most glorified landmarks. In the struggle for equalit……続きを見る

'Enlightening and startling... The world needs more writers like Matthew Small.' Charlie Carroll 'Brings into sharp relief the realities of poverty... inspiring and uplifting.' Tracy Shildrick 'A fa……続きを見る

Philanthropy is both timeless and timely. Ancient Romans, Medieval aristocrats, and Victorian industrialists engaged in philanthropy, as do modern-day Chinese billionaires, South African activists, ……続きを見る

In the early decades of the twentieth century, almost everyone in modern theater, literature, or film knew of Otto Kahn (1867-1934), and those who read the financial press or followed the news from ……続きを見る

In Seasons of Hope, author Frank Bice, says, 'Thank You,' to teammates, coaches, and players. With themes emphasizing gratitude and service, Seasons of Hope is a must read for athletes, coaches, and……続きを見る

How one woman turned her life upside down to help those who needed it most - half a world away. Every orphan comes with a story. Every journalist has a story that stays with them. And everyone has t……続きを見る

In these works Professor Jordan studies the origins of modern social and cultural institutions in England. He is concerned with the momentous shift which occurred in men's aspirations for their soci……続きを見る

Regeneration by H. Rider Haggard is an anthology that captivates readers with its exploration of the Salvation Army's influential social work in early 20th century Britain. The centerpiece story, "R……続きを見る

The story drops into Frank's sad and difficult childhood - a childhood that was not his, but the byproduct of his mother’s whims. Constantly on the move and frequently hungry and homeless, doing wit……続きを見る

In 1965, Alan Scriven's life was changed forever by ten days in the Shropshire hills. The Longmynd Adventure Camp was set up in the 1950s by Shropshire policeman Bill Williams, to provide a small gr……続きを見る

100% of all proceeds of the sale of this book will be donated to the Human Development Fund in Bangkok, Thailand The Reverend Joseph H. Maier, C.Ss.R., is a Redemptorist priest from the United State……続きを見る

"It is a delight to seen an anthology on nonprofit history done so well."ーBarry Karl, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University "This is a volume that everyone concerned about nonpro……続きを見る

Every time we knit, we have the opportunity to create positive change in ourselves, our community, and in the world. That’s Betsy Greer’s fervent belief, and in this book she shows us how. Betsy exp……続きを見る

The Boy With A Bamboo Heart is the inspiring story of Dr Amporn Wathanavongs. Orphaned at 6 years of age in a remote village in rural Thailand, Lek was thrust into a life-long struggle to find his p……続きを見る

Want to end poverty for good? Entrepreneur and Samasource founder Leila Janah has the solutionーgive work, not aid. “An audacious, inspiring, and practical book. Leila shows how it’s possible to bui……続きを見る

Offering an introduction to modern philanthropy with regard to the commitment and willingness of citizens, funds, churches and businesses to contribute voluntarily to society Philanthropy and the Ph……続きを見る

In the past decade community groups have been portrayed as the solution to many social problems. Yet the role of ‘below the regulatory radar’ community action has received little research attention ……続きを見る

“Mr. Fosdick has written a biography in its formal meaning ー fully documented, chronologically precise ー and not simply a personal tribute to a friend of more than forty years’ standing. The book,……続きを見る

There is a new age of philanthropy in Europe – a €50 billion plus financial market. Changing attitudes to wealth, growing social need and innovations in finance are creating a revolution in how we g……続きを見る

On 17 March 1967, the 26-year-old David Sainsbury wrote out a cheque for 〓5 and established the trust which would become the Gatsby Charitable Foundation. Gatsby's purpose was ambitious: to make th……続きを見る

This book explores American medical relief to Spain and China in the 1930s and 1940s as responses to the Spanish Civil War and the Second Sino-Japanese War. Although serving vastly different peoples……続きを見る

While most people would not consider sponsoring an orphan's education to be in the same category as international humanitarian aid, both acts are linked by the desire to give. Many studies focus on ……続きを見る

The mission of the Research Methodology in Strategy and Management book series is to provide a thoughtful medium to comment, critique, and build knowledge relevant to techniques that advance the str……続きを見る

This epub is best viewed on a tablet or a colour e-reader. Delight a child with a colourful crocheted or knitted Octo. Octos’ twisty tentacles are calming and comforting – and they feel a bit like m……続きを見る

The ultimate nonprofit handbook for winning contracts and grant awards. There’s only so much money to go around, and everybody wants it. So, how do you make sure your proposal stands out in the crow……続きを見る

The world of the golden donors - the rich and influential philanthropic foundations - is quite likely the least known and yet most pervasive of all the invisible money and power networks in America.……続きを見る

Thirty years since it was first published, Macdonald's masterful book on the Ford Foundation remains the only book-length account of this institution that has been published. Despite the calls for a……続きを見る