Beyond Charity: The Call to Christian Community Development by John M. Perkins

The urban poor are oppressed, observes Perkins, bu more...0 points

The urban poor are oppressed, observes Perkins, but not always in the ways normally thought. They oppress themselves by clinging to their role as "victims." From the wisdom gained in his many years of working with both black and white church leaders, Perkins helps readers rethink their assumptions about what inner-city ministry should be and relates what the Bible says it is.0 points

Charity and Its Fruit by Jonathan Edwards

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People to People Fundraising: Social Networking and Web 2.0 for Charities by Ted Hart, James M. Greenfield, Sheeraz D. Haji

Cutting-edge strategies, data, and techniques from more...0 points

Cutting-edge strategies, data, and techniques from the world's foremost ePhilanthropy experts. Giving donors the chance to participate in and contribute to the success of a charity beyond the online gift is proving to be successful for many nonprofits.0 points

Digital Giving: How Technology is Changing Charity by Richard C McPherson

A short, lively look at how three major technology more...0 points

A short, lively look at how three major technology trends are reshaping how Americans give, join and volunteer. Acclaimed by leaders in charity and technology, the book's candid interviews, short case studies and irreverent observations provide a look at what's changing - and what's coming.0 points

Charity on Trial: What You Need to Know Before You Contribute by Doug White

While the nation's love affair with charities is s more...0 points

While the nation's love affair with charities is strong and continuing, the increase in indicting news stories over the past several years (including this year's Senate Finance Committee's hearings on the subject) has heightened the public's interest, as well as its cynicism. In the midst of such scrutiny, Charity on Trial seeks to demystify what donors and others should expect from the charitable sector.0 points

Sweet Charity?: Emergency Food and the End of Entitlement by Janet Poppendieck

In this era of eroding commitment to government sp more...0 points

In this era of eroding commitment to government sponsored welfare programs, voluntarism and private charity have become the popular, optimistic solutions to poverty and hunger. The resurgence of charity has to be a good thing, doesn't it? No, says sociologist Janet Poppendieck, not when stopgap charitable efforts replace consistent public policy, and poverty continues to grow. In Sweet Charity?, Poppendieck travels the country to work in soup kitchens and "gleaning" centers, reporting from the....0 points

Charity, Philanthropy, and Civility in American History

Professional historians address the dominant issue more...0 points

Professional historians address the dominant issues and theories offered to explain the history of American philanthropy and its role in American society. These essays develop and enlighten major themes, oftentimes contesting each other in the process. The overarching premise is that philanthropic activity in America has its roots in the desires of individuals to impose their visions of societal ideals, or conceptions of truth, upon their society. To do so, they organize in groups that frequentl...0 points

Marvels of Charity: History of American Sisters and Nuns by George C. Stewart

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Save The Children Organization | International Charity Alliance | Compassion and Giving

The Save the Children Fund is the leading independ more...1 point

The Save the Children Fund is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and a...1 point

Team Hoyt | Dick and Rick Hoyt | The Hoyt Fund | Helping The Disabled

As parenting is important to us, we dedicate this more...1 point

As parenting is important to us, we dedicate this lens to a father-son team who could very well be the best there is. Read on about Dick and Rick Hoyt...1 point

Habitat For Humanity Tri Cities Washington | Eliminate Poverty Housing and Homelessness | Volunteering and Compassion

Habitat for Humanity Tri Cities invites people of more...1 point

Habitat for Humanity Tri Cities invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need.1 point

World Vision | Humanitarian Organization | Ending Poverty | Helping Children | HIV ~ AIDS | Health Care

World Vision is a relief and development organizat more...1 point

World Vision is a relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tack...1 point

The Acumen Fund

Acumen Fund is a non-profit global venture fund th more...1 point

Acumen Fund is a non-profit global venture fund that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of global poverty. The Acumenfund seeks to...1 point