Charity and Philanthropy for Dummies - Paperback

by Karl T. Muth (Author), Michael T. S. Lindenmayer (Author), John Kluge (Author)

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 difference--you need Charity & Philanthropy For Dummies.

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You don't need deep pockets to make a difference

If you'd like to make a difference in the world but don't think you have the means to do so, think again! This definitive guide to charity, philanthropy and giving shows you where to start, how to use your unique talents to effect change and what works and what doesn't when it comes to charity and philanthropy.

• Introduction to giving - find out the who, what, where, when and why of charitable giving and philanthropy to get you started
• Why giving is good - discover how to be a giving superhero by identifying what you have to offer, your personal motivation for giving and more
• Know where your money goes - look into the wide array of charitable options and select the cause that's right for you
• Delivering your good intentions - find out how donating time, money and talent can help you make the difference you never thought possible
• Practical ways to get involved - discover the likes of global citizen year, awareness campaigns and much more

Buying this book is philanthropy! The authors donate proceeds from every sale to charity.

Open the book and find:

• What the spirit of giving and philanthropy is all about
• How to make a difference in the world
• The best way to give, no matter how big or small
• What you can give, whether time, money or talent
• Which sector is right for you
• How to use your unique talents to give more
• The best ways to be an eco-friendly giver
• How to invest in a better tomorrow

Author Biography

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.