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Andrew Carnegie wrote his original "Gospel of Wealth" in 1889, during the height of the gilded age, when the country's 4,000 richest families held almost as much wealth as the other 11.6 million American families combined. His essay laid the foundation for modern philanthropy.
Today, we find ourselves in a new gilded age—defined by levels of inequality that far surpass those of Carnegie's time. The widening chasm between haves and have-nots...
Today, we find ourselves in a new gilded age—defined by levels of inequality that far surpass those of Carnegie's time. The widening chasm between haves and have-nots...
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Elm Creek Quilts volume 21
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"Just weeks before Christmas, severe wintry weather damages the church hall hosting the Christmas Boutique--an annual sale of handcrafted gifts and baked goods that supports the county food pantry. Determined to save the fundraiser, Sylvia Bergstrom Compson offers to hold the event at Elm Creek Manor, her ancestral family estate and summertime home to Elm Creek Quilt Camp. In the spirit of the season, Sylvia and the Elm Creek Quilters begin setting...
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Finally, a booklet that integrates the best of business management with the realities of the nonprofit world!
While helpful to any reader, Applied Wisdom for the Nonprofit Sector is targeted at those who work in, volunteer with, and support the nonprofit sector.
Jim Morgan believes no matter your role in life or job title, anyone can improve their management skills with understanding and practice. He shares his proven leadership insights and management...
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Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community but feel overwhelmed by where to start? Dive into R. V. Rodriguez's "The Nonprofit Workbook: Tips & Best Practices for Start-Ups Serving the Greater Common Good" - a compass in the intricate landscape of social entrepreneurship. Wondering how to define your mission and vision that echo with your community's needs?Anxious about the maze of legalities and tax exemptions?Perplexed over fundraising,...
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'There's a new way to change the world,' writes social entrepreneur Michel Gelobter. It's called the lean startup-but it's not just for new ventures. It's been revolutionizing businesses of all ages for years, and Gelobter shows it can have the same transformative impact on the social sector. Traditionally, entrepreneurs develop a detailed plan, find money to fund it, and then pursue it to its conclusion. But conditions can change drastically at any...
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Finding good information on Affiliate Marketing is difficult. That is why I wrote this book remembering what I would have wanted to read before starting in this business. If you really want to have a source of success with affiliate marketing, you must read "How To Make Money with Affiliate Marketing" (2022). It solves one of the main problems that beginners have and that is... define your ideal client well. Knowing your buyer person well will make...
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Ineffective branding and public relations have the potential to sink or sabotage any small business or mission-driven organization, but such organizations often think they simply can't afford PR. Jennifer R. Farmer shows that even cash-strapped organizations can build a robust PR apparatus on a shoestring budget-they just need to be credible, creative, responsive, and relentless (CCRR). Farmer's CCRR framework leverages tools everyone has access to,...
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The world is on fire and in desperate need of volunteer firefighters. If you've ever wondered if you have a purpose, if there's a place in the world in need of your unique genius, the answer is yes. And, the right time to step into your purpose and explore the path of your potential is now. But, you don't have to do this work alone-and you shouldn't do it without taking care of yourself first. Burnout rates in the helping professions are off the charts,...
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This second edition expands the provocative analysis of the dysfunctional colonial dynamics at play in philanthropy and finance into other sectors and offers practical advice on how anyone can be a decolonizer.
In a 2017 survey of 111 private foundations, 85% of the total number of board members were white, and 40% of foundation boards were 100% white. Another survey showed that only 10% of foundation funding goes specifically to people of color.
Philanthropy...
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