Charities, voluntary services and philanthropy Books

A PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEER in Central Asia finds purpose in helping a friend escape a life of servitude.Johann Felmanstien is going nowhere in life. He has no money, no job, no girl, and a degree that would look better as a doormat than on his CV. He...

The Latte - pocket memo notebook is a blank lined journal or notebook that you can fit nicely in your backpack or purse to jot things down on the go or to use for keeping records of any kind. When I designed it I was thinking about people who like to...

Do you ever wonder how much good your charitable efforts do? Have you ever stood in the checkout line and considered if "rounding up" your purchase is doing the most good possible? Do you sometimes want to give back but aren't sure of the best way to...

A brief narrative description of the journal article, document, or resource.This book provides a powerful and clear picture of some of the outstanding programs designed and implemented in the United States to provide young adolescents with rich,...

In 1949, Pete Seeger's song If I Had a Hammer summoned us to repurpose everyday work tools into tools for social justice. That call still resonates today. You Have a Hammer: Building Grant Proposals for Social Change urges you to build proposals from a...

Philanthropy and Early Twentieth-Century British Literature explores the relationship between British literature and philanthropy at the end of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, examining the works of E. M. Forster, Rebecca West, W. B. Yeats,...

""Etude Sur Les Donations A Cause De Mort"" est un ouvrage �����crit par Ernest D�����sir����� Glasson en 1870. Ce livre est une �����tude approfondie sur les donations ������ cause de mort, �����galement connues sous le nom de legs ou de donations...

Le livre ""De L�������Ordre De La Charite De St. Jean De Dieu: Et De Ses Etablissements En France (1854)"" par Leguay, Emile est une �����tude approfondie de l'Ordre de la Charit����� de Saint-Jean de Dieu et de ses �����tablissements en France. L'auteur...

""Reglamento Para El Monte-Pio De Viudas Y Huerfanos De Los Empleados"" es un libro escrito por Espa�����a en 1784. Este libro describe el reglamento para el Monte-Pio, una instituci������n creada para ayudar a las viudas y hu�����rfanos de los empleados...

Worth While People is a book written by Frederick James Gould and originally published in 1916. The book is a collection of biographical sketches of notable people from various fields, including literature, politics, science, and religion. The author's...

Sermons Preached At St. Paul�������s Cathedral, The Foundling Hospital, And Several Churches In London (1846) is a collection of sermons delivered by Sydney Smith, an English writer and Anglican cleric. The book contains a total of 27 sermons that were...

San Quentin Days: Poems Of A Prison (1905) is a collection of poems written by inmates of the California State Prison San Quentin. The poems offer a unique insight into the daily life and struggles of prisoners, as well as their hopes and dreams. The...

""Outlines of the History of Freemasonry: In the Province of Quebec"" is a book written by John Hamilton Graham and published in 1892. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of Freemasonry in the province of Quebec, from its earliest...

Our Priests And Their Tithes is a book written by an anonymous author who identifies themselves only as ""A Priest."" The book was originally published in 1888 and explores the topic of tithing within the Catholic Church.The author begins by discussing...

In this book, I tell you of my experiences in Haiti over the past thirty years. Some of my stories are humorous, many are sad. However, all are true. I will also introduce you to a number of interesting individuals that I met along the way...

Sermons Preached Chiefly In The Chapel Of The Foundling Hospital, London: Including Several Delivered On Particular Occasions (1838) is a collection of sermons by Charles Lawson. The sermons were primarily preached in the chapel of the Foundling Hospital...

John Howard Angas: Pioneer, Pastoralist, Politician And Philanthropist (1905) is a biography of the life and achievements of John Howard Angas, a prominent figure in South Australian history. Written by Henry Thomas Burgess, the book covers Angas' life...

A Vindication Of The Reasons For Withdrawing From The Hibernian Bible Society is a book written by James Edward Jackson in 1823. The book is a defense of Jackson's decision to withdraw from the Hibernian Bible Society, an organization dedicated to...

A Place of Repentance is a historical account of the London Colonial Training Institution and Ragged Dormitory, written by Samuel Martin in 1852. The book details the establishment and operation of the institution, which was created to provide education...

The book ""Letter To The Lord Bishop Of Chester, Upon Certain Symptoms Of Sectarian Designs In The Pastoral Aid Society (1841)"" is written by John Edward N. Molesworth. It is a letter addressed to the Lord Bishop of Chester, in which the author...

Heartwarming Stories and Encouraging Research on VolunteerismExperience the Spirit of Joyful ServiceCapture the zeal for altruistic endeavors through lively, inspiring, true accounts and sound bites from over 60 highly-experienced, short-term, trip...

One of today's most acclaimed books on nonprofit leadership, Changing the World Without Losing Your Mind is a down-to-earth guide to mission-driven leadership. Drawing on his decades of experience as an acclaimed nonprofit leader, Alex Counts...

""Stephen Lyle: Gentleman and Philanthropist"" is a biographical book written by Belle V. Chisholm, first published in 1891. The book tells the story of Stephen Lyle, a wealthy and respected gentleman who dedicated his life to philanthropy and improving...

Le Philanthrope Chr�����tien V1: Ou Revue P�����riodique des Soci�����t�����s Philanthropiques et Religieuses de Londres (1824) est un livre publi����� par G. Schulze Publisher. Ce livre est une revue p�����riodique qui traite des soci�����t�����s...

Dear Reader, As you hold this book in your hands, you stand at the crossroads of history and possibility. _Serenity Amidst the Storm: A Guide to Staying Calm and Safe in World War III_ is more than just words on a page-it is a lifeline, a companion,...

Lately, troubled teens have been dominating the headlines. But there are other stories that deserve the spotlight, stories about the many teenagers who have dedicated themselves to important, socially useful volunteer work and who will lead their...

Substantial claims are made about the extent and impacts of volunteering, often characterised by limited engagement with research evidence. Volunteering is highly stratified, so whether it can bridge social divisions in an unequal society is questionable...

How to Adopt a Village in Africa: A Story of Joy, Pain, and Purpose is the memoir of how author Sheena Ashdown started a small NGO, the Africa Village Project Association (AVPA). As a young adult, Sheena travelled around West Africa, doing almost a...

First published in 1988, the book presents a vivid account of the reality of life with chronic illness­-from perspective of patients and their families. It looks at expectations, priorities and problems of those most affected by chronic illness and...

Shim and Baek examine the evolving existential meanings of gift-making by interviewing donors of convalescent blood plasma during the Covid-19 pandemic.

No act of kindness is too small, and no one is too insignificant to make a difference.When it comes to charitable giving in the U.S., here's a shocking statistic: only 1.8% of all charitable giving goes to women and girls' initiatives addressing issues...

After consulting with hundreds of entrepreneurs, I have decided to combine all of the best practices amassed throughout the years into this handbook.Through this handbook you'll learn to:Determine if a Nonprofit is Right for You Bring Together Your Board...

I watch from between slats in the wall of our house, shamelessly spying, yet I stare, breathless, and can't turn away. I sear this image into my brain-this moment, so special and beautiful. And so entirely ordinary. -Journal, August 21,...

Are you frustrated you don't get more grant funding? Do you want to serve more people? Is one of your goals to build organizational capacity? Do you feel anxious about your lack of funding? Are you nervous about getting that foundation's call? If so,...

The number of people in the world who suffer from lack of nutrition or food as a result of poverty is constantly increasing. This book will guide the reader from the very beginning of creating a food program to the moment the food is placed in front of...

Breve Ragguaglio Delle Opere Pie Di Carit������ E Beneficenza, Ospizi E Luoghi D'Istruzione Della Citt������ Di Roma ����� un libro scritto da Luigi Grifi nel 1862. Questo libro offre una descrizione completa delle opere pie di carit������ e beneficenza,...

""Blicke �����ber das b������hmische Volk: seine Geschichte und Literatur"" ist ein Buch von Joseph Wenzig, das im Jahr 1855 ver������ffentlicht wurde. Das Buch bietet einen umfassenden �����berblick �����ber die Geschichte und Literatur des...

This book offers a critical insight into how the study of NGOs can be more theoretically grounded and methodologically creative. The role of NGOs in global development has been the focus of considerable research and scholarship for the last four decades...

Have you wondered why economic aid seems to have no impact on poverty? Why justice and equality seem to work for some and not others? In the late 1970's a young couple from the foothills of the Canadian Rockies embarked on a journey to the hills of Papua...