books about: philanthropic     books:     Philanthropic      Grounding for the Metaphysics of Morals: With on a Supposed Right to Lie Because of Philanthropic Concerns Immanuel Kant Hackett Publishing Company, 1993 Which translation of the Grundlegung is right for you? There is no doubt that Kant's Grundlegung zur Metaphysik der Sitten is one of the three or four most important texts of modern moral philosophy. The only question is, if you have to rely on an English translation, which translation is best? I think that depends on ...             Lodz Ghetto: A History (Philanthropic & Nonprofit Stud) Isaiah Trunk Indiana University Press, 2008 Essential for any college-level collection strong in Holocaust studies. LODOZ GHETTO: A HISTORY represents the first English translation of Isiah Trunk's study, originally published in Yiddish in 1962 which describes and explains the first major ghetto imposed by the Germans after they invaded Poland during the war. Lodoz once housed a ...             The Labyrinth of Solitude: The Other Mexico, Return to the Labyrinth of Solitude, Mexico and the United ... Octavio Paz Grove Press, 1994 Well Done, Octavio Paz! Looking at this book through a young American male, undergraduate student, double-majoring in Integrated Social Studies (Education) and History's eyes, this book was challenging to read. However, as I once read recently in an education text, "if anything is odd, ...             Understanding Philanthropy: Its Meaning and Mission (Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies) Robert L. Payton, Michael P. Moody Indiana University Press, 2008 Philanthropy has existed in various forms in all cultures and civilizations throughout history, yet most people know little about it and its distinctive place in our lives. Why does philanthropy exist? Why do people so often turn to philanthropy when we want to make the world a better place? In essence, what is philanthropy? These fundamental ...             Ethics for Fundraisers (Philanthropic Studies) Albert Anderson Indiana University Press, 1996 Gain Insight into Ethics and Philanthrophy In his book entitled Ethics for Fundraisers, Albert Anderson sets out to provide an ethical decision-making framework for practitioners involved in philanthropy: nonprofit staff and volunteers, professionals, and grantmakers. In essence, he hopes "to enhance the level ...             Giving Well, Doing Good: Readings for Thoughtful Philanthropists (Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies) Indiana University Press, 2007 This anthology explores the enterprise of philanthropy--assumptions, aspirations, and achievements. It brings together key texts that can provide guidance to current and prospective donors, trustees and professional staff of foundations, and leaders of nonprofit organizations. Organized thematically, these texts seek to illuminate fundamental ...             Making the Nonprofit Sector in the United States: A Reader (Philanthropic Studies) Indiana University Press, 2000 essential reading For civic activists, students of nonprofitdom, and practitioners, David Hammack's reader is an essential reading. He uniquely combines deep historical insight with a sensitivity to the concerns and interests of contemporary managers, citizens, and advocates.             The Perfect Gift: The Philanthropic Imagination in Poetry and Prose University of Indianapolis Press, 2002 This collection aims at cultivating and enlightening our philanthropic imagination. Addressing us all as philanthropists, present and future--as human beings who give and serve, seeking to promote the well being of others--its readings lead us to the basic issues we must ponder if we are to wield our philanthropic powers well: Why should I ...             Beyond Success: Building a Personal, Financial, and Philanthropic Legacy Randy Ottinger McGraw-Hill, 2007 Brilliantly puts all of the pieces of the financial world in perspective! Finally a book that puts together all of the pieces of the world of what it means to invest and why we do it. Mr. Ottinger very carefully pieces together what is important about investing and building a legacy. He uses real life examples of people who have become ...             Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector in a Changing America (Philanthropic Studies) Indiana University Press, 2001 "Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector is a 'must-read' for anyone seriously interested in the near-term future of philanthropy." --Philanthropy Monthly A useful addition to the libraries of researchers on the third sector. --Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly What is the future of philanthropy in a changing America? This volume of ...             The Raising of Money: Thirty-Five Essentials Every Trustee Should Know James, Gregory Lord Philanthropic Quest International, 1983 Enjoyable, with an intellectual appeal. This book will likely not become obsolete as long as nonprofits are raising money. It doesn't attempt to address many specifics, as are different in every situation and with every organization wishing to raise money. Instead, it addresses the theories and ...             Volunteers: A Social Profile (Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies) Marc A. Musick, John Wilson Indiana University Press, 2007 Who tends to volunteer and why? What causes attract certain types of volunteers? What motivates people to volunteer? How can volunteers be persuaded to continue their service? Making use of a broad range of survey information to offer a detailed portrait of the volunteer in America, Volunteers provides an important resource for everyone who ...             Julius Rosenwald: The Man Who Built Sears, Roebuck And Advanced the Cause of Black Education in the American ... Peter Max Ascoli Indiana University Press, 2006 The definitive biography of Rosenwald Julius Rosenwald: The Man Who Built Sears, Roebuck And Advanced The Cause Of Black Education In The American South by Peter M. Ascoli (an academician and the grandson of Julius Rosenwald) is the definitive biography of Rosenwald, a pioneer not only in transforming ...             Growing Civil Society: From Nonprofit Sector to Third Space (Philanthropic Studies) Jon Van Til Indiana University Press, 2000 Growing Civil Society investigates the role of voluntary action and nonprofit organization in contemporary America. Key to the book is the concept of "third space," which provides an important tool for the construction of civil society. The third space is not independent from society's major institutions, but exists in dynamic interdependence ...             The Transformative Power of Women's Philanthropy: New Directions for Philanthropic Fundraising (J-B PF Single ... Martha A. Taylor, Sondra Shaw-Hardy Jossey-Bass, 2006 Great information about the unique giving of women! While I have always been proud of being a woman, and of the unique contributions women continue to make toward improving our society, I did not have as many concrete examples of the transformative power of women's giving as I know now, as a result of this little book. ...          products you might be interested in search for books imagination, philanthropic, philanthropists, philanthropy, transformative, understanding      toavi.com    web we recommend The definitive biography of Rosenwald randomly chosen DVD: Torchwood - The Complete Second Season