A Philanthropic Covenant will feature eight essays from several prominent African American grantmakers, scholars, activists and clergy that will examine critical elements of modern philanthropy and how they affect Black communities for good and for ill. Each chapter will include statistical documentation of the issues, strategic recommendations to improve the quality of Black life, and examples of outstanding models already being practiced throughout the country. A Philanthropic Covenant i...

In The World We Want, Peter Karoff presents a collective vision of an ideal world. By sharing his experiences and through conversations with more than forty social entrepreneurs, activists, nonprofit leaders, and philanthropists who are changing notions of 'the human condition' in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and North America, he describes how new partnerships and approaches are reducing suffering and gaining greater equity for people everywhere. These visionaries...

A comprehensive checklist of ethical and effective nonprofit management and fund-raising practice. Brief observations honed from 30 years of nonprofit staff and consulting experience are matche with illuminating and witty quotations from notable figures from current culture and history. Norvell has provided a fun way for nonprofit executives remind themselves about how admirable organizations work and why theirs may need work. The combination of sage advice and an eclectic selection of ins...

**Nobel Prize winner and bestselling author of *Banker to the Poor,***shows how entrepreneurial spirit and business smarts can be harnessed to create sustainable businesses that can solve the world's biggest problems--a reminder that capitalism can take kindlier forms” (Spectator)Social business is a visionary new model for capitalism developed by Muhammad Yunus, the practical genius who pioneered microcredit and won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts t...

More fascinating and harrowing accounts of the volunteer professionals who risk their lives to help those in desperate need.Praise for the second edition:"Direct and evocative, this well-written book pushes readers to the edge of a world of grueling realities not known by most Americans."-- ChoiceDoctors Without Borders (aka Medecins Sans Frontieres, or MSF) was founded in 1971 by rebellious French doctors. It is arguably the...

Crowdfunding for Social Good is both practical and inspiring, featuring the stories of real people who have successfully raised big money using crowdfunding and practical advice to help you do the same.Crowdfunding is the newest way for nonprofits and social entrepreneurs to raise money for their causes, projects and companies. By reading this book, you can join the thousands who have successfully raised money to change the world.Learn how to organize your friends, colleagu...

Taking the Great Rift Valley - the geological fault that will eventually tear Africa in two - as his central metaphor, Alex Perry explores the split between a resurgent Africa and a world at odds with its rise. Africa has long been misunderstood - and abused - by outsiders. Perry travelled the continent for most of a decade, meeting with entrepreneurs and warlords, professors and cocaine smugglers, presidents and jihadis, among many others.Opening with a devastating investigation i...

Spread your message instantly and easily—even on a shoestring budget“In a world that seems to be overpopulated with social media experts, Heather is the real thing. Her passion and intuition have made her an invaluable resource to the nonprofit community.”—Danielle Brigida, digital marketing manager, National Wildlife Federation“For over 10 years Heather has been my primary reference point for all things pertaining to online communit...

Take control of your organization's short- and long-term financial planNow fully revised, Not-for-Profit Budgeting and Financial Management, Second Edition, offers a financial planning system that is not only easy to use and monitor, but also ensures true fiscal accountability in the complex not-for-profit arena.Adds three entirely new chapters on Footnoting the Statement of Activity, Presenting Cash Prepared and Accrual Statements on the sam...

An expert’s inside look into the ways social entrepreneurship is changing the worldWhether you’re a policymaker, investor, or involved in a nonprofit, Social Entrepreneurship for the 21st Century gives you the knowledge you need to make the best possible decisions for the future. A former McKinsey consultant reveals how social entrepreneurship has filtered into the workings of government and private enterprise, where social sector values are now shaping “s...

LEARN THE SECRETS TO BUILDING AND MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL SUPPORT CAMPAIGN FOR YOUR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONWhether your organization is building its first annual support campaign or working on its hundredth, The Annual Campaign offers a fresh look at how your organization can raise the most money possible by effectively engaging staff, board, volunteers, donors, and prospects in embracing your mission and rallying to its cause.This nuts-and-bol...

So You Can Better Serve Finding the right answers for governing charities begins with asking the right questions. In this book, Ted Hull answers sixteen questions every Board Member wants to ask, is afraid to ask, or too tired to ask. A Guide to Governing Charities is not about tweaking your current governance process; it's about your Board moving in a whole new direction. If you are weary of board meetings that are long on discussion, but short on direction, this is the must-read and easy-to...