For A Good Cause

Author : Diane Lebson, CFRE
Publisher : She Writes Press
ISBN 13 : 164742304X
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book For A Good Cause written by Diane Lebson, CFRE and published by She Writes Press. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “For many volunteers, fundraising is a necessary evil, a dirty F-word that compels them to have uncomfortable conversations with their families and friends . . .” Through her work with countless female philanthropists, Diane Lebson discovered that there was no definitive guide volunteers and activists could turn to for guidance in navigating the day-to-day activities associated with doing good in the world—so she wrote one. Leveraging the skills and experiences she cultivated over more than twenty-five years as a nonprofit executive, board member, and consultant, For A Good Cause offers practical tips on how to “do” philanthropy. In chapters divided up by specific activities—such as serving on a board, advocating for a cause, starting your own philanthropic venture, becoming a fearless fundraiser, and more— Diane offers practical advice on how to professionalize your philanthropic engagement and make a greater impact. Rounded out with information about best practices, checklists, and profiles of inspiring leaders, For A Good Cause is the do-gooder’s go-to resource for giving joyfully.

Author : Joseph Barbato
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0684857405
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Writing For A Good Cause written by Joseph Barbato and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000-07-19 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides tips for the novice on writing effective, persuasive grant proposals for non-profit organizations, and discusses researching donors, communicating the organization's needs, and editing drafts.

Author : Peter Singer
Publisher : Random House Trade Paperbacks
ISBN 13 : 0812981561
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Life You Can Save written by Peter Singer and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2010 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Argues that for the first time in history we're in a position to end extreme poverty throughout the world, both because of our unprecedented wealth and advances in technology, therefore we can no longer consider ourselves good people unless we give more to the poor. Reprint.

Author : Janet Poppendieck
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9780140245561
Total Pages : 374 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sweet Charity? written by Janet Poppendieck and published by Penguin. This book was released on 1999-08-01 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this era of eroding commitment to government sponsored welfare programs, voluntarism and private charity have become the popular, optimistic solutions to poverty and hunger. The resurgence of charity has to be a good thing, doesn't it? No, says sociologist Janet Poppendieck, not when stopgap charitable efforts replace consistent public policy, and poverty continues to grow.In Sweet Charity?, Poppendieck travels the country to work in soup kitchens and "gleaning" centers, reporting from the frontlines of America's hunger relief programs to assess the effectiveness of these homegrown efforts. We hear from the "clients" who receive meals too small to feed their families; from the enthusiastic volunteers; and from the directors, who wonder if their "successful" programs are in some way perpetuating the problem they are struggling to solve. Hailed as the most significant book on hunger to appear in decades, Sweet Charity? shows how the drive to end poverty has taken a wrong turn with thousands of well-meaning volunteers on board.

Author : Gjalt de Graaf
Publisher : Verlag Barbara Budrich
ISBN 13 : 3866496028
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Good Cause written by Gjalt de Graaf and published by Verlag Barbara Budrich. This book was released on 2010-08-18 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Money makes the world go round - corruption The book presents the state of the art in studying the causes of corruption from a comparative perspective. Leading scholars in the field of corruption analysis shed light on the issue of corruption from different theoretical perspectives. Understanding how different theories define, conceptualize, and eventually deduce policy recommendations will amplify our understanding of the complexity of this social phenomenon and illustrate the spectrum of possibilities to deal with it analytically as well as practically.

Author : Peter Kafaf
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1490719962
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book For a Good Cause written by Peter Kafaf and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book brings together three young men from vastly different backgrounds. One an Afro American, one a Jew, and the other a Wasp. They all applied and were accepted to the Harvard M B A program. They were assigned by Harvard to share the same room and in time became closer than brothers. Because each was interested in different charities they developed a plan that would provide each charity with millions of dollars, but would never identify them as the benefactors. The action they took to collect the funds was highly unusual but since it was for a good cause, they concluded that it was justified. Though the book is a fiction there are many similarities to real and actual events. If for any reason someone is offended by the books contents the author truly apologizes. One last thought as we go through life and review the worlds history, world leaders and nations committed similar acts as the Harvard Three, and always as far as they were concerned it was for a good cause.

Author : Peleg Top
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062041401
Total Pages : 776 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Designing for the Greater Good written by Peleg Top and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2011-05-31 with total page 776 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first-ever book of its kind, Designing for the Greater Good, features hundreds of illustrated examples of the best nonprofit and cause-related design worldwide, plus 24 inspiring case studies and insights into great nonprofit branding campaigns. A comprehensive resource for designers, creative professionals, marketers, corporate communications departments and nonprofit leaders, this book showcases work from a variety of sectors including Family and Community, Animal Causes, Health, Human Rights, Environmental Awareness, Spirituality, and the Arts. The 24 case studies feature interviews with the designers for such campaigns as the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, The Hurricane Katrina Poster Project and Get London Reading. Materials presented in Designing for the Greater Good include: cause-specific campaigns and case studies; logos and branding for nonprofits; websites, posters, brochures, advertising, and marketing materials for cause-related events and nonprofits; packaging; invitations for fundraisers and events.

Author : Peter Kafaf
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1490719946
Total Pages : 79 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book For a Good Cause written by Peter Kafaf and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2013-11-22 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book brings together three young men from vastly different backgrounds. One an Afro American, one a Jew, and the other a Wasp. They all applied and were accepted to the Harvard M B A program. They were assigned by Harvard to share the same room and in time became closer than brothers. Because each was interested in different charities they developed a plan that would provide each charity with millions of dollars, but would never identify them as the benefactors. The action they took to collect the funds was highly unusual but since it was for a good cause, they concluded that it was justified. Though the book is a fiction there are many similarities to real and actual events. If for any reason someone is offended by the books contents the author truly apologizes. One last thought as we go through life and review the worlds history, world leaders and nations committed similar acts as the Harvard Three, and always as far as they were concerned it was for a good cause.

Author : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Publisher : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
ISBN 13 : 1465101276
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gospel Principles written by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This book was released on 1997 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Study Guide and a Teacher’s Manual Gospel Principles was written both as a personal study guide and as a teacher’s manual. As you study it, seeking the Spirit of the Lord, you can grow in your understanding and testimony of God the Father, Jesus Christand His Atonement, and the Restoration of the gospel. You can find answers to life’s questions, gain an assurance of your purpose and self-worth, and face personal and family challenges with faith.

Author : William MacAskill
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0698191102
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Doing Good Better written by William MacAskill and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-07-28 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of us want to make a difference. We donate our time and money to charities and causes we deem worthy, choose careers we consider meaningful, and patronize businesses and buy products we believe make the world a better place. Unfortunately, we often base these decisions on assumptions and emotions rather than facts. As a result, even our best intentions often lead to ineffective—and sometimes downright harmful—outcomes. How can we do better? While a researcher at Oxford, trying to figure out which career would allow him to have the greatest impact, William MacAskill confronted this problem head on. He discovered that much of the potential for change was being squandered by lack of information, bad data, and our own prejudice. As an antidote, he and his colleagues developed effective altruism, a practical, data-driven approach that allows each of us to make a tremendous difference regardless of our resources. Effective altruists believe that it’s not enough to simply do good; we must do good better. At the core of this philosophy are five key questions that help guide our altruistic decisions: How many people benefit, and by how much? Is this the most effective thing I can do? Is this area neglected? What would have happened otherwise? What are the chances of success, and how good would success be? By applying these questions to real-life scenarios, MacAskill shows how many of our assumptions about doing good are misguided. For instance, he argues one can potentially save more lives by becoming a plastic surgeon rather than a heart surgeon; measuring overhead costs is an inaccurate gauge of a charity’s effectiveness; and, it generally doesn’t make sense for individuals to donate to disaster relief. MacAskill urges us to think differently, set aside biases, and use evidence and careful reasoning rather than act on impulse. When we do this—when we apply the head and the heart to each of our altruistic endeavors—we find that each of us has the power to do an astonishing amount of good.