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Do you want to use your wealth for good? The world is on fire with financial, social, and political challenges. Philanthropy has an important role to play, yet many donors give without lasting impact—or remain on the sidelines. In Money with Meaning: How to Create Joy and Impact Through Philanthropy, Alex Johnston empowers you to maximize your impact and your joy as a donor. Through four key concepts—Getting Visionary, Getting Real, Getting Together, and Getting Better—Alex offers a guide to “meaningful giving,” where donor satisfaction and social impact meet.

Former chief strategy officer for the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Ed Mishrell delivers an insightful and practical discussion of how to achieve extraordinary results when leading nonprofit organizations. The author explains how to use your organization's mission as your north star and build an exciting, growing, and thriving nonprofit.

What is the proper mode of administering great wealth? It is to address this question that steel tycoon Andrew Carnegie's famous essay "Wealth", or more commonly known as "The Gospel of Wealth" was written (in 1889). His answer – Philanthropy. Not just any philanthropy, but specifically, projects funded and overseen during the life of the magnate, for things that benefit the community and engage the public in maintaining long after the magnate is gone -- libraries, parks, universities, hospitals, medical labs, observatories, entertainment halls, swimming pools, etc.

“Encouraging…Uplifting...Meeting apparently insurmountable goals requires thinking big…this will inspire.” —Publishers Weekly “Raj Shah has written a practical guide to making the world a better place. He knows what he’s talking about, because he’s done it himself. Anyone who...

Andrew Carnegie wrote the "Gospel of Wealth" in 1889, during the height of the Gilded Age, when 4,000 American families controlled almost as much wealth as the rest of the country combined. His essay laid the foundation for modern philanthropy. Today, we find ourselves in a new Gilded Age—defined by levels of inequality that surpass those of Carnegie's time. The widening chasm between the advantaged and the disadvantaged demands our immediate attention. Now is the time for a new "Gospel of Wealth."

"Mi avete scritto sui manifesti che sono buono da mangiare? Purtroppo per voi che vi muovete nell'ombra, sono un prete indigesto. Un essere umano disposto a sacrificare se stesso con la massima umiltà, ma anche con la straordinaria forza della parola di Dio." È questa la risposta di don Antonio Coluccia dopo essere stato minacciato e appena prima di trovare la sua auto crivellata da una raffica di proiettili a Specchia, il comune vicino a Lecce dov'è nato.

Fundraising can be one of the most stressful parts of ministry. Budget needs are daunting, prospects seem limited, and the cycle is unending. How do we get off of the treadmill of crisis-driven fundraising to more sustainable ministry funding? Professional fundraiser Brad Layland revolutionizes fundraising and transforms it into a relational process where donors truly become partners in ministry. With decades of expertise in leading multimillion-dollar capital campaigns and working with major donors, he offers a more strategic and personalized yet less labor-intensive approach.

In Good Influence, Katz shares bite-sized lessons, case studies, entertaining stories, and practical tips while laying out his thorough roadmap for employing popular culture and influencers. Whether the goal is to raise awareness, support, or money, with Good Influence as their guide, organizations of all sizes and resource-levels have the tools they need to harness the power of fame culture for social good.

In this witty and warm collection of anecdotes, Bill Lamia, CEO of the YMCA in Randolph, New Jersey, reminds you how important the Y is to the community. He has seen individuals completely transformed, both inside and out, by the support and friendship they find within these centers. Lamia tells you about his own career at the YMCA and shares some management tips from his many years of service. He also details some of the most astonishing moments he’s experienced at the YMCA.

In Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity's Greatest Challenges, accomplished philanthropy experts Nathan Chappell, Brian Crimmins, and Michael Ashley deliver a startlingly insightful exploration of the decline of American generosity. The authors offer inspirational solutions to the dramatic downturn in giving in the US, showing us how to re-establish the interconnection that drives reciprocity, love, and generosity.

From top experts in the field, the definitive guide to grant-writing Written by two expert authors who have won secured millions of dollars in government and foundation grants, The Only Grant-Writing Book You'll Ever Need is the classic book on grant seeking, providing a comprehensive...

Signing off on an exhilarating 35-year-long career in managing hotels, Rahul drew a line in the sand and repurposed. This mindset to contentment is explored and challenged in this "why to" rather than "how to" book. Here in his third publication, he takes a deep dive into perspective in life and the joy of philanthropy as he takes you on a journey to disrupt the norm and be part of something bigger than yourself.

One of the essential books of our time, Reclaiming the Sacred draws on the work of thousands of psychologists and economists, cosmologists and activists, saints and poets to ground us in our inherent joy, purpose, and belonging—both for our own sakes and the sake of the world. It starts with an overview of the science of happiness, highlighting the things that most nourish human well-being—and some that don’t, most notably money and possessions.

From Dr. Kwane Stewart, CNN's Hero of the Year for 2023. Mountains Beyond Mountains meets Tattoos On the Heart in this unforgettable, powerful, and stunningly-told memoir of a struggling veterinarian saving animals and humans on the streets of California - and how he discovered what bonds all...

En este libro pionero, Karlan y Appel conjugan la economía del comportamiento con la investigación de campo. Llevan a sus lectores consigo por pueblos de todo el mundo – desde Ghana hasta Kenia pasando por Sudáfrica, la India y Filipinas, Perú y México– en los que la teoría económica...

WE Charity had changed the game. In its 25 years, the international development charity and youth empowerment movement impacted lives the world over. While most charities focus on making the world a better place for our children, WE Charity focused on making better children for our world. And then, unwittingly caught in the crosshairs of a partisan fight, WE Charity was forced to shutter its doors in Canada. In this book, former WE board member and lawyer Tawfiq Rangwala cuts through the fog and explains what really happened, why it happened, and who should be held to account.

Do you wish you could do more to change the world but don't know how? Do you ever look around at the many charities asking for donations and feel overwhelmed? This inspiring and uplifting book explores the effectiveness of charity and calls for more radical giving if we want to contribute to a...

Natalie O'Rourke was an ordinary little girl from Birmingham in all respects save one: she was lonely. When she discovered how much she loved horses, she decided she wanted to grow up and run a riding stables. She wanted her stables to cater for children and adults with disabilities, additional needs and anyone who needed a friend—people who you might not expect to find riding, but who she knew could find happiness through horses, because she had.

Sometimes, a little nudge from the universe pushes one to find his raison d'etre in life. If actor Sonu Sood had given in to the celebrity syndrome of sitting in his ivory tower and expressing his generosity by remote control, he would have never come face to face with the trauma of India's...

 Wallet Activism challenges you to rethink your financial power so can feel confident spending, earning, and saving money in ways that align with your values.