(Paperback)

Charities & Politics argues for a principled approach to the legal task of ascertaining the public benefit of charity advocacy an approach underpinned by liberal democratic values. This would provide charities with a powerful framework to resist government efforts to interfere when they speak out.

(Paperback)

In the first book on philanthropy written from a donors perspective, businesswoman and philanthropist Lisa Greer lifts the lid on our charitable sector, with anauthentic accountthatdescribes exactly how outdated thesectorhasbecome and why its at risk of collapse.

(Paperback)

Social Sector Hero is for funders who know that effective data-based decision-making and public transparency are more important than ever. This book is for government and philanthropic funders looking to generate a higher return on investment, maximize the impact of funding on their communities, and improve communication with partners, stakeholders, and the public.

(Hardback)

(Paperback)

(Hardback, Large Print Edition)

(Paperback)

Synopsis coming soon.......

(Paperback)

From the authors of the #1 New York Times best-selling Half the Sky, a unique and essential narrative about making a difference in the world--a road-map to becoming a conscientious global citizen. The basis of a PBS four-hour series.

(Paperback)

America's grantmaking foundations have grown rapidly over the course of recent decades, even in the face of financial and economic crises. This title offers a comprehensive historical account of what American foundations have done with that independence and power. It focuses on their organization, donors, and leaders, and their intentions.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

Focuses on one of the most innovative aspects of Irish social partnership, the Community and Voluntary Pillar. It is the most thorough account of the dynamics of the Pillar to date and tackles the weaknesses in existing perspectives -- .

(Hardback)

President Bush's 1000 points of light, with its deemphasis on federal services, serves to flame this decades' debate over the effectiveness of public versus private services.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

He stresses the impact of various government fiscal policies on charitable giving, an issue of increasing importance in light of social welfare spending cuts and the Tax Reform Act of 1986.

The book begins with an introduction of the issues involved and an explanation of how an economic analysis differs from that of other disciplines.

(Hardback)

Within the charitable records of this group, Preston contends that one can see how the Society changed over time and that, in Ireland, the industrial revolution as well as the 1798 Rebellion, contributed to the Society adapting to the mainstream.

(Hardback)

This volume offers a blend of historical analysis and bibliographic data. It examines the course of the voluntary association for religious purposes and analyses prominent primary and secondary literature in the field of voluntarism. Hundreds of voluntary associations prior to 1900 are listed.

(Paperback)

Investigates the history of the detection and treatment of child abuse through the lens of the Children's Protection Society from 1896 to the end of the 20th century. The text explores the inner world of the organization within history and the changes in law and the social constructions of abuse.

(Paperback)

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

The way American communities address the issue of low literacy has changed with the development of literacy coalitions. The authors examine in detail how this happened and explore potential emerging best practices for the collective impact approach to community change.

(Hardback)

(Hardback)

This book takes an iconoclastic approach to the legal definition of charitable status and analyses the key concepts in charity law and administration.

(Hardback)

Written especially for professionals in nonprofit organizations, this is a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to finding funds for programs and writing effective grant proposals.

(Paperback)

Heart of the Nation is a book about the golden thread of American democracyvolunteeringand how Presidents since the founding of our nation have worked to enlist more Americans to serve their neighbors and nation. In the process, the book shows how each individual can find his or her own service calling and his or her own happiness.