Despite tough economic times, rates of donations are on the
rise. If you want to make a difference but don't know where to
start, you need Charity & Philanthropy For Dummies.

This is your one-stop, no-nonsense guide to charitable
activities. Inside you'll find lots of strategies for philanthropic
work such as volunteering your time, raising funds, donating your
own cash or expertise, impact investing, and social
entrepreneurship. You'll also find lots of case studies from
charities big and small to show you what works and what
doesn't.

Help with selecting where to donate or invest
Ideas for how you can make a difference without having pots of
money
Advice on socially responsible and impact investing
Techniques for reaching out to others to help your cause - from
a local to a global level

You don't need deep pockets to make a difference--you need
Charity & Philanthropy For Dummies.

Autorentext

Karl T. Muth has donated more than 100 per cent of his salaried income each year for the past decade and is an expert on the financial and legal aspects of philanthropy.

Michael T.S. Lindenmayer founded Eirene; a social venture that focuses on solving issues that impact at least 1 billion people. John Kluge is Co-Founder of Toilet Hackers; a nonprofit organisation bringing improved sanitation and hygiene to the 2.5 billion people without a toilet in developing nations.

Zusammenfassung
The easy way to make a difference Despite tough economic times, rates of donations are on the rise. If you want to make a difference but don't know where to start, you need Charity & Philanthropy For Dummies.

This is your one-stop, no-nonsense guide to charitable activities. Inside you'll find lots of strategies for philanthropic work such as volunteering your time, raising funds, donating your own cash or expertise, impact investing, and social entrepreneurship. You'll also find lots of case studies from charities big and small to show you what works and what doesn't.

Help with selecting where to donate or invest
Ideas for how you can make a difference without having pots of money
Advice on socially responsible and impact investing
Techniques for reaching out to others to help your cause - from a local to a global level
You don't need deep pockets to make a differenceyou need Charity & Philanthropy For Dummies.

Inhalt

Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Charity & Philanthropy 5

Chapter 1: Introducing Philanthropy: Your Passport to Helping Others 7

Chapter 2: Working out Why and How You Want To Give 21

Chapter 3: Figuring Out How and What You Can Give 33

Chapter 4: Discovering and Implementing Your Philanthropic Passion 49
Part II: Knowing Where Your Money Goes: Which Sector Is For You? 71

Chapter 5: Encouraging Education around the World 73

Chapter 6: Surfing the Age Tidal Wave: Helping the Elderly 99

Chapter 7: Nur turing the Planet's Children 115

Chapter 8: Getting Healthy Together: Philanthropy and Healthcare 131

Chapter 9: Becoming Eco: Protecting the Planet 155

Chapter 10: Venturing into Venture Philanthropy 175

Chapter 11: Solving Problems through Innovation and Technology 197
Part III: Delivering on Your Good Intentions: Practical Ways to Get Involved 219

Chapter 12: Donating Your Time to Help Out Others 221

Chapter 13: Making Use of Your Specific Talents 237

Chapter 14: Sharing Your Treasure 255

Chapter 15: Making an Impact with Your Transactions 273

Chapter 16: Investing Financially in a Brighter Tomorrow 299

Chapter 17: Getting Strategic in Your Giving and Philanthropy 321
Part IV: The Part of Tens 339

Chapter 18: Ten Compelling Reasons to Give 341

Chapter 19: Ten Ideas for Telling Your Philanthropic Story 347

Chapter 20: Ten Great Ways to Start Giving Today 355
Appendix: Where We're Donating Our Resources and Why 361
Index 365