Philanthropy Charity category: 319 books
The Philanthropic Revolution
An Alternative History of American Charity
Language: English
Release Date: May 22, 2015
When we talk about voluntary giving today, we usually prefer the word philanthropy to charity. Why has this terminological shift taken place? What is its philosophical significance? How did philanthropy come to acquire so much prestige—and charity come to seem so old-fashioned? Was this change contested?...
Successful Philanthropy
How to Make a Life By What You Give
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2016
Successful Philanthropy is a practical guide to modern giving that redefines philanthropy for today’s era. Far more than making monetary donations, philanthropy today encompasses giving time and knowledge, resources that can be just as valuable as financial contributions. Whether you’re a new...
Giving
Charity and Philanthropy in History
Language: English
Release Date: July 28, 2017
"According to Greek mythology mankind's first benefactor was the Titan, Prometheus, who gave fire, previously the exclusive possession of the gods, to mortal man." With these words the esteemed scholar Robert Bremner presents the first full-fledged history of attitudes toward charity and...
Making it in High Heels 4: Women Of Philanthropy & Charity
Women Of Philanthropy & Charity
Language: English
Release Date: October 9, 2018
Success. It means wanting something so grand and finally taking it. But for young women, this wanting goes hand in hand with doubt and fear. Making It in High Heels addresses her inner voice that says, "I'm not good enough." It celebrates how successful women are able to tame that inner...
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Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: May 5, 2014
Drawing on the expertise of Chinese and Western academics and practitioners, the contributors to this volume aim to advance the understanding of philanthropy for health in China in the 20th century and to identify future challenges and opportunities. Considering government, NGO leaders, domestic philanthropists,...
Tech Billionaires
Reshaping Philanthropy in a Quest for a Better World
Language: English
Release Date: September 8, 2017
In the first decade of the twenty-first century a new wave of thinking has emerged from tech billionaires that may shape the way private capital gets invested to tackle social problems. These entrepreneurs broke the business mold in the 1980s and 1990s and are now trying to break the traditional pattern...
From Prophecy to Charity
How to Help the Poor
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2011
Helping the poor is a question central to American life. Partially driven by America's Judeo-Christian heritage, Americans believe we possess enough wealth to provide some minimum basic standard of living for all and genuinely desire to help the least among us. We are the most generous nation on earth,...
The Logic of Charity
Great Expectations in Hard Times
Language: English
Release Date: December 21, 2015
What is charity? How does it operate, who does it benefit and what should we expect it to do? This important book helps to tackle the most common misunderstandings and misconceptions of charitable activity in contemporary British society, especially insofar as these affect the thinking of politicians...
Why Philanthropy Matters
How the Wealthy Give, and What It Means for Our Economic Well-Being
Language: English
Release Date: February 21, 2013
Philanthropy has long been a distinctive feature of American culture, but its crucial role in the economic well-being of the nation--and the world--has remained largely unexplored. Why Philanthropy Matters takes an in-depth look at philanthropy as an underappreciated force in capitalism, measures...
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Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: May 17, 2016
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 have risen significantly in recent years, reflecting a substantial, but uneven, increase in...
No Such Thing as a Free Gift
The Gates Foundation and the Price of Philanthropy
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2015
Philanthro-capitalism: How charity became big business
The charitable sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in the global economy. Nearly half of the more than 85,000 private foundations in the United States have come into being since the year 2000. Just under 5,000 more were established...
Reinventing Philanthropy
A Framework for More Effective Giving
Language: English
Release Date: September 30, 2013
Several years ago, Eric Friedman decided to donate a substantial percentage of his income to charity. As many people do when making a big decision, he researched the best path he should take to accomplish his goal. After speaking with foundations, consultants, and nonprofit staff members, he found...
by Iqbal Wahhab
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2016
In the wake of recent scandals concerning charities such as Kids Company and BeatBullying, as well as the wave of suspicion they have generated about the third sector as a whole, celebrated restaurateur Iqbal Wahhab offers a scathing critique of the cosiness between government and charity, and proposes...
Philanthropy and the Philanthropy Sector
An Introduction
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
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 Philanthropy Sector: An Introduction attempts to map philanthropy and promote a better understanding of...