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1	How to Change the World: Social Entrepreneurs and the Power of New Ideas more books like this by David Bornstein add to wishlist David Bornstein's How to Change the World is the first book to study a remarkable and growing group of individuals around the world--what Bornstein calls social entrepreneurs. These men and women are bringing innovative, and successful, grass-roots approaches to a wide variety of social and economic problems, from rural poverty in India to ... see all copies from $2.49! new only from $4.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Complete Guide to Getting a Grant: How to Turn Your Ideas Into Dollars more books like this by Laurie Blum add to wishlist Everything you need to know to successfully apply for a grant from corporations, foundations, or the federal government This comprehensive resource shows anyone how to tap into the millions in grant dollars available from various institutions. Written for both individuals and companies, it covers every aspect of the grant application process, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.21! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Showing Up for Life: Thoughts on the Gifts of a Lifetime more books like this by Bill H Gates, Sr., Patrick Egan (Read by) add to wishlist In a heartfelt, deeply personal book, Gates shares the values and principles he has instilled in his children, and continues to practice on the world stage today as the co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. see all copies from $5.63! new only from $9.95! \| SVS
4	City of Joy more books like this by Dominique Lapierre add to wishlist A novel about an American doctor in India. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth about Compassionate Conservatism more books like this by Arthur C Brooks, James Q Wilson (Foreword by) add to wishlist Recent disasters such as the Thailand tsunami and the Pakistan earthquake have highlighted the importance of charity, yet how many of us really do give? In this surprising new book, Arthur Brooks, a leading authority on the economics of philanthropy, reveals that conservatives are actually far more compassionate than their liberal foes. "Now ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	Shame: The Power of Caring more books like this by Gershen Kaufman, Ph.D. add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $60.11!
7	Getting to Maybe: How the World Is Changed more books like this by Frances Westley, Brenda Zimmerman, Michael Quinn Patton add to wishlist A practical, inspirational, revolutionary guide to social innovation Many of us have a deep desire to make the world around us a better place. But often our good intentions are undermined by the fear that we are so insignificant in the big scheme of things that nothing we can do will actually help feed the world's hungry, fix the damage of a ... see all copies from $10.48! new only from $10.48! \| SVS
8	Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World more books like this by Bill Clinton, President add to wishlist Here, from Bill Clinton, is a call to action. "Giving" is an inspiring look at how each of us can change the world. First, it reveals the extraordinary and innovative efforts now being made by companies and organizations--and by individuals--to solve problems and save lives both "down the street and around the world." Then it urges us to seek out ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Building Powerful Community Organizations: A Personal Guide to Creating Groups That Can Solve Problems and Change the World more books like this by Michael Jacoby Brown add to wishlist Intended for individuals who want to start, strengthen, or revitalize a group to address a community issue, this indispensable guide includes a series of practical steps that help build a successful community orgranization and offers sample cases that more clearly illustrate each step. In addition to addressing common problems that are often ... see all copies from $11.27! new only from $11.27! \| SVS
10	The Seven Faces of Philanthropy: A New Approach to Cultivating Major Donors more books like this by Russ Alan Prince, Karen Maru File add to wishlist Available for the first time in paperback, "Seven Faces of Philanthropy" introduces to you the Seven Faces approach - a powerful tool that enables development professionals to maximize their effectiveness when approaching major donors for gifts. The authors identify and profile seven types of major donors, and offer you detailed strategies on how ... see all copies from $2.22! new only from $13.95! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Cathedral Within: Transforming Your Life by Giving Something Back more books like this by Bill Shore, William H Shore add to wishlist Now in paperback with a new Preface by the author, "The Cathedral Within" outlines a new vision for America's future through a movement of citizens who are tapping the vast resources of the private sector to improve public life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.08! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Wealthy and Wise more books like this by Claude Rosenberg, Jr. add to wishlist Philanthropy from the private sector is rapidly becoming the most practical source of long-term change in America - and in Wealthy and Wise, Claude Rosenberg explains why charitable giving is not only a sensible solution to today's most pressing problems but a sound personal investment as well. At last, here is a guide that revolutionizes the way ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
13 view cover	Sweet Charity?: Emergency Food and the End of Entitlement more books like this by Janet Poppendieck add to wishlist In this study of soup kitchens and other nongovernmental programs that work to combat hunger and poverty, a sociologist asserts that such programs are insufficient to meet the needs of those they serve and are poor replacements for governmental support. She asks whether these well-intentioned efforts might actually serve to perpetuate the problem ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	Pink Ribbons, Inc.: Breast Cancer and the Politics of Philanthropy more books like this by Samantha King add to wishlist In this revelatory and at times shocking book, King traces how breast cancer has been transformed from a stigmatized disease and individual tragedy to a market-driven industry of survivorship. see all copies from $8.78! new only from $12.92! \| SVS
15 view cover	Dunant's dream : war, Switzerland and the history of the Red Cross more books like this by Caroline Moorehead add to wishlist The International Red Cross was the inspiration - the dream - of Henri Dunant, a 31-year-old businessman appalled by the butchery and lack of medical care for injured soldiers during the battle of Solferino in 1859. With Gustave Moynier, another Swiss, Dunant set out to create an international organization which was not only to alter irrevocably, ... see all copies from $3.45! new only from $20.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	America's Nonprofit Sector: A Primer more books like this by Dr. Lester M Salamon add to wishlist In this new edition of America's Nonprofit Sector, Lester Salamon discusses his latest research findings on nonprofit organizations. He examines the changing role of nonprofits in various subsectors of society, such as: health care; education; social services; arts, culture and recreation; and advocacy, legal service, and international aid. This ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $17.99!
17 view cover	Fundraising for Social Change more books like this by Kim Klein add to wishlist Since it was first published in 1988, "Fundraising for Social Change" has become one of the most widely used books on fundraising in the United States. Fundraising practitioners and activists rely on it for hands-on, specific, and accessible fundraising techniques, and it has become a required text in dozens of college courses around the country. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.69! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Inspired Philanthropy: Your Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Giving Plan and Leaving a Legacy more books like this by Tracy Gary, Nancy Adess, Suze Orman (Foreword by) add to wishlist This newest edition of the classic book shows how anyone can align and integrate values, passions, and dreams for their communities and families into their plans. "Inspired Philanthropy" explains how to make a difference by creating giving and legacy plans, tells what questions to ask nonprofits, and spells out how to help partner with advisors ... see all copies from $5.82! new only from $18.28! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Philanthrocapitalism: How the Rich Can Save the World more books like this by Matthew Bishop, Michael Green add to wishlist An examination of how today's leading philanthropists are revolutionizing the field, using new methods to have a vastly greater impact on the world. 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 ... see all copies from $11.89! new only from $19.94! \| SVS
20 view cover	The Board Member's Book: Making a Difference in Voluntary Organizations more books like this by Brian O'Connell add to wishlist The 2nd Edition of this popular book ks the perfect guide to the issues, challenges, and possibilities that emerge from the interchange between a nonprofit organization and its board. Packed with inspiration and practical advice, The Board Member's Book covers: the impact of nonprofit organizations on the U.S. today; the different responsibilities ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $63.99!
21 view cover	Nonprofits and Government: Collaboration and Conflict more books like this by Elizabeth T Boris add to wishlist The collaboration between government and nonprofit organizations is vital to developing and maintaining civil society. Nonprofits & Government challenges simplistic assumptions about what nonprofit organizations can do and how they affect society, as well as how government affects them, and offers tools to guide the development of public policies ... see all copies from $3.33! new only from $74.71!
22 view cover	Do Unto Others: Extraordinary Acts of Ordinary People more books like this by Samuel P Oliner add to wishlist A Holocaust survivor and sociologist sheds light on, and celebrates, the motivations behind the benevolent actions of ordinary people. A passing motorist stops to help the passengers of a car that has crashed into an embankment. A hospice volunteer begins her shift in hospital ward caring for people with AIDS. A Vietnam chopper pilot stops the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.91! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Fundraising for Non-Profit Groups: How to Get Money from Corporations, Foundations, And... more books like this by Joyce Young add to wishlist Fundraising is the most essential, and the most difficult, task for any non-profit organization. This comprehensive book explains everything the fundraiser needs to know, from preparing a budget and developing a fundraising strategy to approaching potential funders and motivating volunteers. This expanded and updated edition explores the viability ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $209.02!
24 view cover	American philanthropy. more books like this by Robert Hamlett Bremner add to wishlist In This revised and enlarged edition of his classic work, Robert H. Bremner provides a social history of American Philanthropy from colonial times to the present, showing the ways in which Americans have sought to do good in such fields as religion, education, humanitarian reform, social service, war relief, and foreign aid. see all copies from $3.85! new only from $22.82! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	The House That Love Built: The Story of Millard & Linda Fuller, Founders of Habitat for Humanity and the Fuller Center for Housing more books like this by Bettie B Youngs add to wishlist We all know Habitat now, few know the story that led to homes for a million people. Even fewer know the truth behind the toppling of the founders on false charges. This is the untold story of the most successful and largest nonprofit of our time. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.72! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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