Philanthropy & Charity 12

"..."As We Are and As We May Be" (by Sir Walter Besant) is the exposition of a practical philanthropist's creed, and of his hopes for the progress of his fellow-countrymen. Some of these hopes may n……続きを見る

The history of the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation is a tale similar to many you have heard before: a young man born to modest, immigrant Jewish parents achieves great success in busi……続きを見る

This book is the fruit of twenty years' reflection on Islamic charities, both practically and as a key to understand the crisis in contemporary Islam. On the one hand Islam is undervalued as a moral……続きを見る

Calculating compassion examines the origins of British relief work in late-nineteenth-century wars on the continent and the fringes of Empire. Commencing with the Franco-Prussian war of 1870–71, it ……続きを見る

Recent debates surrounding children in State care, parental rights, and abuse in Ireland's industrial schools, concern issues that are rooted in the historical record. By examining the social proble……続きを見る

Accompagnez un pompier volontaire dans ses interventions les plus palpitantes ! Si vous pensez qu’être pompier volontaire se résume à balayer une chaussée après un accident ou à rouler les tuyaux ap……続きを見る

How does commitment to a university become so significant that it prompts giving that can impact generations of students? Are donors motivated by their own experiences, memories of friends and mento……続きを見る

The Good Doctor is the inspirational life story of Dr Lance O'Sullivan, the man who stood up to help those most in need when no one else would. Lance O'Sullivan is a man on a mission. Raised in Auck……続きを見る

In the spirit of Tracy Kidder’s Mountains Beyond Mountains, and joining the ranks of works by Bryan Stevenson, Matthew Desmond, Abraham Verghese and Oliver Sachs, the inspiring story of a young Amer……続きを見る

Do you have a generous heart? Discovering your philanthropic purpose, and honing the tools and resources to act on that purpose, takes consideration and contemplation. Done properly, this work is a ……続きを見る

The true-life story of how three men helped save the lives and families of thousands living with HIV/AIDS in East Africa. Written by three co-founders of CARE for AIDSーa nonprofit providing support……続きを見る

Velgørende organisationer og foreninger har historisk gode livsbetingelser i disse år. Danskerne vil som aldrig før gerne hjælpe – både med penge, tid og engagement. Men ikke alle organisationer er ……続きを見る

På sine rejser rundt i mere end 60 lande møder Lars torturbødler såvel som ofre for tortur. Mennesker, som har fået deres liv ødelagt for altid. Andre som kæmper sig tilbage ofte med Amnestys hjælp.……続きを見る

Making the Hardest Decisions As a young aid worker, Sasha Chanoff was sent to evacuate a group of refugees from the violence-torn Congo. But when he arrived he discovered a second group. Evacuating ……続きを見る

Philanthropic NGOs, foundations, and corporations face endlessly competing needs when deciding to invest or donate for maximum social impact. This book fills an enormous gap by providing a system to……続きを見る

Featuring contributions by more than 50 of Berrett-Koehler's most renowned authors, Positively M.A.D. is a collection of stories about real people making real changes, large and small, in their orga……続きを見る

Wer in einem alten Range Rover einen Mann auf Krücken sechstausend Kilometer durch Afrika begleitet, braucht nicht nur Ausdauer, sondern Nerven aus Stahl. Acht quälend langsam vergehende Monate verb……続きを見る

The candid tale of one of Britain’s most outstanding contemporary philanthropists. These pages wryly track Peter’s varied career moves, from flogging tickets for one of The Beatles first major conce……続きを見る

In The Soul of Activism, author and activist Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, gives a unique re-examination of the power of interfaith spirituality to fuel the fires of progressive activism. 'Religion' in t……続きを見る

This book attempts to answer the question "e;what is the role of philanthropy today?"e; It draws on insights from historical evidence as well as practical experience of philanthropy and poli……続きを見る

Communities across the United States face a variety of vexing and intractable problems that are not easily - or quickly - solved by any one organization or sector. Rather, partners must work togethe……続きを見る

Originally published in 1976. This book is a study of the charitable institutions of one French town, Aix-en-Provence. It begins with their foundation during the Counter-Reformation and ends with th……続きを見る

From the founder of Mary’s Meals and the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Shed That Fed a Million Children, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow travels the world encountering startling acts of charity an……続きを見る

A cross between The Promise of a Pencil and She Means Business, this book from the co-founder of a charity dedicated to bringing education to students in rural Kenya demonstrates how finding your pu……続きを見る

Very little has been written about the way in which grant-making foundations shaped and were shaped by the South. Now Martin Lehfeldt, former president of the Southeastern Council of Foundations, an……続きを見る

Qual è la relazione tra lo star system e la sfera pubblica, inclusa la politica? Secondo questo brillante saggio, le star del cinema e della musica, di fronte alla progressiva desacralizzazione dell……続きを見る

‘A conscience-pricking look at the reality of life on Britain’s streets . . . Illuminating, timely and urgent’ – Sunday Times ‘A story that desperately needed to be told’ – Michael Sheen Tony froze ……続きを見る

Hvis ikke vi gør noget selv, så sker der ingenting. Den sandhed kom Mogens Albert Pedersen til, da han hjalp en ung afrikaner. Hun var en af de slavesolgte prostituerede i København. Hun havde været……続きを見る

Discover global perspectives on happiness through this series of essays. Happiness and Virtue Beyond East and West presents an important series of essays from Japanese and American authors that exam……続きを見る

Visionary social entrepreneur David Pecaut’s life demonstrates how to make a positive impact on a community. City builder David Pecaut has been called a visionary and a pragmatist, passionate and co……続きを見る