Muth / Lindenmayer / Kluge Charity and Philanthropy For Dummies

1. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-119-94393-8
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 408 Seiten, E-Book

The easy way to make a difference
Despite tough economic times, rates of donations are on therise. If you want to make a difference but don't know where tostart, you need Charity & Philanthropy For Dummies.
This is your one-stop, no-nonsense guide to charitableactivities. Inside you'll find lots of strategies for philanthropicwork such as volunteering your time, raising funds, donating yourown cash or expertise, impact investing, and socialentrepreneurship. You'll also find lots of case studies fromcharities big and small to show you what works and whatdoesn't.
* Help with selecting where to donate or invest
* Ideas for how you can make a difference without having pots ofmoney
* Advice on socially responsible and impact investing
* Techniques for reaching out to others to help your cause - froma local to a global level
You don't need deep pockets to make a difference--you needCharity & Philanthropy For Dummies.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Muth, Karl T.

Lindenmayer, Michael T. S.

Kluge, John

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Charity &Philanthropy 5
Chapter 1: Introducing Philanthropy: Your Passport to HelpingOthers 7
Chapter 2: Working out Why and How You Want To Give 21
Chapter 3: Figuring Out How and What You Can Give 33
Chapter 4: Discovering and Implementing Your PhilanthropicPassion 49
Part II: Knowing Where Your Money Goes: Which Sector Is ForYou? 71
Chapter 5: Encouraging Education around the World 73
Chapter 6: Surfing the Age Tidal Wave: Helping the Elderly99
Chapter 7: Nur turing the Planet's Children 115
Chapter 8: Getting Healthy Together: Philanthropy and Healthcare131
Chapter 9: Becoming Eco: Protecting the Planet 155
Chapter 10: Venturing into Venture Philanthropy 175
Chapter 11: Solving Problems through Innovation and Technology197
Part III: Delivering on Your Good Intentions: Practical Waysto Get Involved 219
Chapter 12: Donating Your Time to Help Out Others 221
Chapter 13: Making Use of Your Specific Talents 237
Chapter 14: Sharing Your Treasure 255
Chapter 15: Making an Impact with Your Transactions 273
Chapter 16: Investing Financially in a Brighter Tomorrow 299
Chapter 17: Getting Strategic in Your Giving and Philanthropy321
Part IV: The Part of Tens 339
Chapter 18: Ten Compelling Reasons to Give 341
Chapter 19: Ten Ideas for Telling Your Philanthropic Story347
Chapter 20: Ten Great Ways to Start Giving... Today 355
Appendix: Where We're Donating Our Resources andWhy 361
Index 365

Über Autor(innen)

Karl T. Muth has donated more than 100 per cent of hissalaried income each year for the past decade and is an expert onthe financial and legal aspects of philanthropy. Michael T.S.Lindenmayer founded Eirene; a social venture that focuses onsolving issues that impact at least 1 billion people. JohnKluge is Co-Founder of Toilet Hackers; a nonprofit organisationbringing improved sanitation and hygiene to the 2.5 billion peoplewithout a toilet in developing nations.