The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban's backyard Anyone who despairs of the individual's power to change lives has to read the ...

An inside look at the secretive world of elite philanthropists—and how they're quietly wielding ever more power to shape American life in ways both good and bad.While media attention focuses on famous philanthropists such as Bill Ga...

David Campbell's personal and professional life changed course in the wake of the Indian Ocean tsunami of December 26, 2004. A chance remark to a friend about the tragedy led his companion to reveal that he had dined, just a week prio...

For anyone who has ever wondered if what they do matters or how they can make a difference - Nan Alexander Doyal's voice is what you ve been waiting for. In her book Dig Where You Are she introduces us to seven men and women who have ...

With scrupulous research and on-the-ground reporting, Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn explore how altruism affects us, what are the markers for success, and how to avoid the pitfalls. In their recounting of astonishing stories f...

The veteran urban activist and author of the revolutionary Toxic Charity returns with a headline-making book that offers proven, results-oriented ideas for transforming our system of giving.In Toxic Charity, Robert D. Lupton revealed ...

In 1992, Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow was enjoying a pint with his brother when he got an idea that would change his life – and radically change the lives of others.After watching a news bulletin about war-torn Bosnia, the two brothers ...

If you care about social change but hate feel-good platitudes, Do It Anyway is the book for you. Courtney Martin's rich profiles of the new generation of activists dig deep, to ask the questions that really matter: How do you create ...

In We Are Sew Powerful Jason and Cinnamon Miles take you on a journey around the world as they meet seamstresses and launch their struggle to help moms and daughters have a better life. From Romania, to Honduras, to Zambia - discover ...

In Everyday Ambassador Kate Otto brings people together even as our digital networks pull us further apart.In a world of limitless technology, we are more connected than ever before but our hyper-connected lifestyles threaten our abil...

Discover the strategies that will bring funds, success, and passion to your nonprofit organization. Are you constantly racking your brain for ideas, inspirations, and motivation to start fundraising but you aren't sure what would or ...

"This book is among the very best I have seen in an emerging genre of donor-education literature."—Chronicle of Philanthropy