Subjects:  1. General    2. Philanthropy & Charity    3. Social Psychology    4. Social Science    5. Sociology    6. Behavioural theory (Behaviourism)    7. Rehabilitation of offenders   

Editorial Review

When vacationing Genevan businessman Henri Dunant arrived at the resort community of Solferino, Italy, in June 1859, he certainly did not expect to find the remains of a bloody battle, concluded earlier in the day, between the Austrians and the French. The casualties, over 6,000 of them, horrified Dunant. More shocking were the survivors, left unattended on the bloody battlefield, many of them severely wounded and near death. Overcome by the brutality of the scene before him, Dunant organized and led a team of volunteers that systematically cared for the wounded. Within five years, he and four other prosperous Swiss citizens formed the International Committee for Relief to the Wounded and drafted the first Geneva Convention.Read more

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An International Nurse Reviews "Dunant's Dream"
I am named after my aunt, a Red Cross nurse who was an Army nurse in World War II.I am also a nurse (and also a Red Cross nursing volunteer, although I have never worked full time for the organization), and a former officer in the Navy Nurse Corps. My speciality is international health; my work has taken me to some of the poorest and least developed places in the world.I have seen first-hand the work of the Red Cross in war zones and after natural disasters.I currently work in a human rights organization. I recently visited the ICRC Headquarters in Geneva, along with its spectacular museum. Well Worth the Effort
This book is not for the faint of heart.It is a hefty seven hundred page epic.However, I found the book spellbinding and finished reading it in less than three weeks time.I would especially recommend DUNANT'S DREAM to those interested in human rights or history.Caroline Morehead is a gifted writer who balances objectivity with revealing glimpses at the men and women who have made the International Committee of the Red Cross the premier human rights and relief agency in the world.I came away from Morehead's book with a clearer understanding of the complex circumstances involving humanitarianism during times of conflict and turmoil.I am sorry that this very worthwhile book is now out of print.However, I am glad that is available in libraries and through "out of print" dealers. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Disaster Relief Services    2. Dunant, Henry,    3. History    4. History - General History    5. History: World    6. International Organizations    7. Philanthropy & Charity    8. Red Cross    9. Red Cross and Red Crescent    10. Schweizerisches Rotes Kreuz    11. Switzerland    12. Voluntary Health Agencies    13. Western Europe    14. World - General    15. Dunant, Henry   

Subjects:  1. African Americans    2. Economics Of Education    3. Education    4. Education Of Black Students    5. Endowments    6. Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - General    7. Ethnic Studies - African American Studies - Histor    8. Finance    9. History    10. Philanthropy & Charity    11. Sociology    12. Southern States    13. United States - 20th Century   

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The Marriage of Parachurch, Church, and Denomination?
It is time to take a new and unprejudiced look at the parachurch and its relationship to church and denomination.This book makes a great contribution to this effort!Read more

Subjects:  1. Christianity - Church Administration - General    2. Church    3. Institutions & Organizations    4. Non-Profit Organizations Management    5. Parish And Church Management    6. Philanthropy & Charity    7. Religion    8. Religion - Church Life    9. Religious institutions    10. Christian ministry & pastoral activity    11. Other Protestant & Nonconformist Churches    12. Religion / Church Administration   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Business Ethics    4. Business/Economics    5. Charities    6. Decision making    7. Fund raising    8. Moral and ethical aspects    9. Non-Profit Organizations Management    10. Nonprofit Organizations & Charities    11. Philanthropy & Charity    12. Business & Economics / Nonprofit Organizations & Charities    13. Charities & voluntary services    14. Non-profitmaking organizations   

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Excellent!
The definitve work in the area of Fund Raising ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Fund Raising And Grants (General)    3. Fund raising    4. Philanthropy & Charity    5. Reference    6. Small Business - General    7. Finance    8. International institutions   

Subjects:  1. Administration    2. Business / Economics / Finance    3. Fund Raising And Grants (General)    4. Fund raising    5. Nonprofit Organizations & Charities    6. Philanthropy & Charity    7. Small Business - Capital Generation    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. Special events    11. United States    12. Business & Management   

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Wow. This is a great book.
I was pleased at the way this book chronicles the lives of William and Catherine Booth. What a pair! I mean this man had a very hard life and basically was an indentured servant during his apprenticeship.They both new the meaning of self sacrifice and being our brother's keeper. What an awesome couple. Definitely read this one. It will give you a new perspective on your own life.

Heroes of the Faith Series
This book is a must have for anyone in the Salvation Army.You will enjoy the great story of the beginnig of the Salvation Army as you learn about the lives of the William and Catherine Booth. This book touched my heart and I'm sure it will touch yours. I give this book 5/5 stars. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Biography & Autobiography    2. Biography / Autobiography    3. Biography/Autobiography    4. Christianity - History - Protestant    5. General    6. Inspirational - General    7. Motivational & Inspirational    8. Philanthropy & Charity    9. Religious   

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Business/Economics    3. Employee Participation In Management    4. Finance    5. Fund Raising And Grants (General)    6. Fund raising    7. Management - General    8. Nonprofit Organizations & Charities    9. Nonprofit organizations    10. Philanthropy & Charity    11. Small Business - Capital Generation    12. Social Science    13. Sociology    14. Teamwork    15. Budgeting & financial management    16. Business & Economics / Leadership    17. Business communication & presentation    18. Management & management techniques    19. Non-profitmaking organizations   

Subjects:  1. Christianity - Catholicism    2. Christianity - History - Catholic    3. Far East    4. History    5. History: American    6. Philanthropy & Charity    7. Sociology    8. United States - General    9. 20th century    10. Charities & voluntary services    11. Religion / Church Institutions & Organizations    12. Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church    13. Social history    14. Social welfare & social services    15. USA    16. c 1800 to c 1900   

Subjects:  1. Business & Economics    2. Business/Economics    3. Charities    4. Corporate Philanthropy    5. General    6. Human services    7. Nonprofit Organizations & Charities    8. Nonprofit organizations    9. Philanthropy & Charity    10. Private Welfare Work    11. Reference    12. United States   

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Original, even radical--and also convincing
This book is a radical reinterpretation of the role of certain types of voluntary associations in American civil society.It first reviews the history of fraternal orders and secret societies in the 19th century and then expands its focus to other, related types of voluntary organization.Overall, I found it a convincing and eye-opening account of the roles of self-interest and organizational competition in the non-profit sector.The author makes some claims about the desirability of non-profits that you may not agree with, but he at least sheds revealing new light on a subject otherwise treated with kid gloves. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Associations, institutions, et    2. Associations, institutions, etc.    3. History    4. History & Theory - General    5. Philanthropy & Charity    6. Popular Culture - General    7. Pressure groups    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. Sociology Of Organizations    11. United States    12. United States - General    13. Voluntarism    14. Volunteer Work    15. American history: c 1800 to c 1900    16. Association: clubs, societies    17. Social Science / Popular Culture    18. Sociology | Political    19. USA   

Subjects:  1. Education    2. Fund raising    3. General    4. Philanthropy & Charity    5. Proposal writing for grants    6. Proposal writing in the social    7. Proposal writing in the social sciences    8. Reference    9. Social Science    10. Sociology    11. Education / Adult & Continuing Education    12. Funding of education    13. Higher & further education   

Subjects:  1. Business / Economics / Finance    2. Fund Raising And Grants (General)    3. Fund raising    4. Non-Profit Organizations Management    5. Nonprofit Organizations & Charities    6. Nonprofit organizations    7. Philanthropy & Charity    8. Social Science    9. Sociology    10. Education / Administration    11. Management & management techniques    12. Organization & management of education    13. Ownership & organization of enterprises   

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Thoughtfully informative and seminally important
Compiled and edited by Kevin M. Cahill (Director of the Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs, Fordham University), Traditions, Values, And Humanitarian Action is a collection of nineteen erudite essays by various learned and scholarly authors informatively examining some of the fundamental issues surrounding humanitarian action, including reaching beyond practical difficulties of providing humanitarian assistance in a world of global politics, to the intermeshing of different religious, cultural, and social systems in often hostile circumstances. From Christianity and its religious sponsored humanitarian missions; to the concept, theory, and reality of terrorism; to the impact the September 11th attacks have had on global civil society, Traditions, Values, And Humanitarian Action is a thoughtfully informative and seminally important addition to International Studies reference collections, as well as corporate, governmental, and NGO policy maker reading lists. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Disaster relief    2. Disasters & Disaster Relief    3. Humanitarian assistance    4. Philanthropy & Charity    5. Social Science    6. Sociology    7. Aid & relief programmes    8. Ethics & moral philosophy    9. Social Science / Disasters & Disaster Relief   

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A must have for any Philanthropist!
This is an excellent reference for anyone involved in philanthropy. Mr Hopkins makes excellent use of many working examples, and points out many pros and cons of how to make the most of your efforts.A thought provoking and valuable piece that will be extremely helpful for anyone working in or with the burgeoning field of philanthropy. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cooperation    2. Management    3. Nonprofit organizations    4. Philanthropy & Charity    5. Social Science    6. Sociology    7. Charities & voluntary services    8. Social Science / Philanthropy & Charity    9. Sociology, Social Studies   

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The Art of Fundraising
This is a timeless book -- his course was excellent as well.It is just plain common sense and a great foundation.

Excellent Reference Work.
The Art of Fund Raising tells you nothing about"turn key" operations in development, nothing about "mass mailings." Warner tells you, in his wonderfully simple and very eloquent writing that fund raising is about giving of yourself to help people find what is best for them.He explains that fund raising is the very essence ofhumanity, and its only money that gets in the way.Your job is to take Warner's work and interpretfund raising and use your own contacts and skills Read more

Subjects:  1. Advertising & Promotion    2. Business & Economics    3. Business/Economics    4. Philanthropy & Charity    5. Sociology    6. Corporate finance   

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An authoritative guide to the basics of proposal writing in order to secure funding for any kind of project or study
The substantial revised and thoroughly updated fourth edition of The Foundation Center's Guide To Proposal Writing from the Foundation Center by fund raising expert Jane C. Geever is an authoritative guide to the basics of proposal writing in order to secure funding for any kind of project or study. Featuring pre-proposal planning tips, components of the proposal, and guidance from grantmakers, The Foundation Center's Guide To Proposal Writing delves deeply into a comprehensive and "user-friendly" reference for grantmaking, decision making, and significant strategies for successfully compiling and shaping proposal formats and requests. The Foundation Center's Guide To Proposal Writing is very strongly recommended for anyone requiring a complete and thorough instructional guide through the evaluation process and writing skills for grant applications and funding proposals.
NEWER EDITION AVAILABLE
Be sure to know that there is a third edition (2001) available from the Foundation Center

The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing
This book by 'The Foundation Center' is indespensible for those interested in forming a nonprofit as well as current Directors who wish to have a reference guide on current developments in the structure and dynamics ofmodern nonprofits. There is a wealth of information in this book, and Irate it a 'Must Read.' ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Composition & Creative Writing - Academic    2. General    3. Handbooks, manuals, etc    4. Philanthropy & Charity    5. Proposal writing for grants    6. Reference    7. Small Business - Capital Generation    8. Social Science    9. United States   

Subjects:  1. Business/Economics    2. Carnegie Corporation of New Yo    3. Carnegie Corporation of New York    4. Endowments    5. General    6. History    7. Philanthropy & Charity    8. Politics / Current Events    9. Social Science    10. Social policy    11. Sociology    12. United States    13. Charities & voluntary services    14. Education    15. Social Science / Philanthropy & Charity    16. USA   

Subjects:  1. Business/Economics    2. Management    3. Nonprofit organizations    4. Philanthropy & Charity    5. Sociology