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The Bottom Billionby Paul Collier
Oxford University Press, USA 2007; US$ 15.95Global poverty, Paul Collier points out, is actually falling quite rapidly for about eighty percent of the world. The real crisis lies in a group of about 50 failing states, the bottom billion, whose problems defy traditional approaches to alleviating poverty. In The Bottom Billion, Collier contends that these fifty failed states pose the central challenge of the developing world in the twenty-first century. The book shines a much needed light on this group of small nations, largely unnoticed by the industrialized West, that are dropping further and further behind the majority of the world's people, often falling into an absolute decline in living standards. A struggle rages within each of these nation between reformers and corrupt leaders--and... more...
The Endby Marq de Villiers
St. Martin's Press 2010; US$ 6.99What is the fate of the world as we know it? Tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, pandemics, cosmic radiation, gamma bursts from space, colliding comets, and asteroids—these things used to worry us from time to time, but now they have become the background noise of our culture. Are natural calamities indeed more probable, and more frequent, than they were? Are things getting worse? Are the boundaries between natural and human-caused calamities blurring? Are we part of the problem? If so, what can we do about it? In The End, award-winning writer Marq de Villiers examines these questions at a time when there is an urgent need to understand the perils that... more...
Haiti After the Earthquakeby Paul Farmer
PublicAffairs 2011; US$ 27.99The celebrated physician and anthropologist offers a vivid on-the-ground account of the relief effort in the aftermath of Haiti’s earthquake—and issues a powerful call to action. more...
Medicine and Charity Before the Welfare Stateby Jonathan Barry; Colin Jones
Routledge 1994; US$ 41.95This volume offers a broad perspective on the relationship between charity and medicine in Western Europe up to the advent of welfare states in the twentieth century. more...
Gains from Trade and the Gains from Aidby Murray Kemp
Routledge 1995; US$ 310.00Focusing on the normative side of trade theory with emphasis on the Pareto optimality, this is an invaluable guide for all those interested in the social consequences of international trade and aid. more...
Enterprising Nonprofitsby J. Gregory Dees; Jed Emerson; Peter Economy
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2002; US$ 45.00A hands-on resource that shows nonprofits how to adopt entrepreneurial behaviors and techniques The rising spirit of social entrepreneurship has created all kinds of new opportunities for nonprofit organizations. But at the same time, many are discovering more than their share of challenges as well. This essential book will help anyone in the field gain the necessary skills to meet these challenges. Written by the leading thinkers and practitioners in the field, Enterprising Nonprofits offers concise and engaging explanations of the most successful business tools being used by nonprofits today. The authors clearly describe all the concepts so you'll be able to embrace the methods of social enterprise for your organization. With this book,... more...
Emergence of Social Enterpriseby Carlo Borzaga; Jacques Defourny
Routledge 2001; US$ 58.95This book traces the most significant developments in social entrepreneurship emerging in Europe. The work also examines the more traditional non-profit or third sector organizations. The final chapters outline a theory of social enterprise. more...
Writing For a Good Causeby Joseph Barbato; Danielle Furlich
Simon & Schuster 2000; US$ 13.99Filled with tips and survival skills from writers and fund-raising officers at nonprofits of all sizes, Writing for a Good Cause is the first book to explain how to use words well to win your cause the money it needs. Whether you work for a storefront social action agency or a leading university, the authors' knowledgeable, practical advice will help you: Write the perfect proposal -- from the initial research and interviews to the final product Draft, revise, and polish a "beguiling, exciting, can't-put-it-down and surely can't-turn-it-down" request for funds Create case statements and other big money materials -- also write, design, and print newsletters, and use the World Wide Web effectively Survive last-minute proposals and... more...
Boards That Love Fundraisingby Robert M. Zimmerman; Ann W. Lehman
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2004; US$ 35.00Written by Robert Zimmerman and Ann Lehman--leading experts in the field of fundraising and board development-- Boards That Love Fundraising not only shows that all board members (no matter the level of experience) can learn to raise funds but also provides effective tips to the more experienced fundraisers. This workbook explains your fundraising responsibility as a board member while it: Provides information on board structure and its impact on raising money Outlines the concepts that will empower you to ask for money effectively and fearlessly Describes the wide variety of methods nonprofits use to raise money and?? the board's role in each area Shows how to recruit board members who can help with fundraising Explores the vital issues... more...
Working Across Boundariesby Russell M. Linden
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 40.00Working Across Boundaries is a practical guide for nonprofit and government professionals who want to learn the techniques and strategies of successful collaboration. Written by Russell M. Linden, one of the most widely recognized experts in organizational change, this no nonsense book shows how to make collaboration work in the real world. It offers practitioners a framework for developing collaborative relationships and shows them how to adopt strategies that have proven to be successful with a wide range of organizations. Filled with in-depth case studies—including a particularly challenging case in which police officers and social workers overcome the inherent differences in their cultures to help abused children—the book... more...