This Discussion Paper explores Nigeria's human development aid to Africa, Caribbean and Pacific countries under its international volunteer programme called the Technical Aid Corps (TAC). It critically examines the relationship between participation in international civic service and civic nationalism. Using a combination of empirical and analytical methods, the author is able to provide insights into the impact of two decades of Nigeria's aid diplomacy within the context of South-South solidarity and into the inculcation of values linked to globally oriented citizenship in TAC volunteers. The findings of this study are of value to those interested in emerging African development cooperation in the global South and the expanding notions of citizenship beyond borders. Scholars, development actors and policy-makers will find this study refreshingly different and highly informative.

Answers to the 12 most common and critical questions about corporate giving

In this groundbreaking resource, Weeden shows how to strategically plan, manage and evaluate corporate contributions. Questions include: Why Should We Give?; How Much?; Who Decides?; Does a Company Need a Foundation?; How to Give Products or Services?; How Do We Know What Works? The book covers a wide range of topics including: The case for conditional corporate philanthropy; increasing stewardship to give more; assigning responsibility for signature programs; how CEOs leverage contributions programs for maximum benefit; effectively staffing corporate contributions programs; the pros and cons of corporate foundations; and more.Offers benchmarks for determining if a business has a meaningful philanthropic program that fosters constructive corporate citizenshipReveals how an effective philanthropic program and commitment can be incorporated in any organizationContains a comprehensive review of the information corporations need to make informed decisions about giving

The author offers a prescription for linking businesses with causes and the nonprofits addressing critical issues in a way that will preserve or restore services and activities essential to our quality of life.

Setting strategic plan for charitable organisations is very difficult to model and very complicated to convince donors to assist those poor societies through unknown charitable organisations in the remote areas of Africa. The research question the thesis explored was if African Rescue Committee(AFREe could achieve effective results through strategic plan. This book proved the assumption that AFREC would have been sustainable by doing effectives results based on its strategic plan, if the plan had been endorsed by all its stakeholders. The basic underlying paradigm in the assumption was the Strategy-Structure-Performance relationship. This dissertation contributes significant enhancements to the current methodologies for designing and implementing strategic plan suitable for the illumination of the degree of accountability, transparency and credibility of such tiny non-profit making charitable organisations in order to achieve effective results that can attract all the stakeholders. This research broadens both the connotation and the determinants of the strategic plan in an under-researched organizational context of local aid organizations such as African Rescue Committee working in the remote areas of Africa. In resource poor situations such as the area that AFREC works, international donors have a key role to play in how the non-governmental organizations implement effective programs. But, one of the impediments that donors face and could not always accommodate the needs of the internal capacity of the local NGOs is the NGOs' inability to stick to their mission and show their credibility, accountability and transparency. One reason for that is the NGOs lack of readiness or lack ofawareness to develop strategic plan, which should clearly show their organizational capacity. This book elaborates on the understanding of how the development of strategic plan could be conceptualized in the particular context based on the multiple-constituency approach where all the stakeholders had a say.

Every year people all over the world donate money to charity or volunteer their time to help the needy. These selfless acts are wonderful and their donations are highly valued...further to this as giving evolves, it moves from well-intentioned involvement to commitment and that commitment becomes philanthropy. You may be asking yourself, "What's the difference? I give money and I lend a hand...".but that is just the beginning of the philanthropic journey. Philanthropy; an INSPIRED Process is an important guide for those seeking to grow from their involved giving to truly committed philanthropy. Through inspiring stories of global philanthropic icons, you'll be lead through an INSPIRED Process. This book is a must read and a valuable resource for anyone who wants to take their giving to the next level. Once you read it you'll be INSPIRED to do the same. www.theinspiredprocess.com

The Stoneleigh Project set out to support marginalised young adults transform their lives and impact on the communities they lived in. The main intervention was an unusual outdoor retreat combined with mentoring and voluntary work. The unfolding context of youth in society and their transition to adulthood is discussed. The emerging problems encountered by young people 18 to 25 years old are reviewed. The research explores the unusual retreat programme. The findings highlight the effectiveness of this approach to experiential education for many but not all young people. Only one of the partners in the project achieved the goal of social transformation and the role of the adult youth workers in making this possible is identified. The thesis also provides an in depth analysis of the social context in which outdoor education has developed in the UK over the last century.

In May 2010, Britain's new Coalition government embarked on its journey to the Big Society. But how did we reach this point? Politicians and commentators have long bemoaned the supposed decline of civic life, fretting about its health and its future. In fact, the real story of voluntarism over the last hundred years has not been decline, but constant evolution and change. Whether we use the terms charity, philanthropy, civil society, non-governmental organisations, the third sector or the Big Society, voluntary endeavour is one of the most vibrant and dynamic areas of British public life. The senior, established and exciting new scholars featured in this collection show how the voluntary sector's role in society, and its relationship with the state, has constantly adapted to its surroundings. They have raised new agendas, tackled old problems in new ways, acted as alternatives to statutory provision and as catalysts for further government action. Voluntary groups have emerged out of citizens' concerns, independent of government and yet willing to work with politicians of all persuasions. By surveying the sheer extent and diversity of the sector since the start of the First World War, this volume demonstrates that voluntarism not only continues to thrive, but is also far larger than any political agenda that may be imposed upon it.

One of the most influential philanthropists of the early 20th century, Edwin Rogers Embree was the scion of generations of abolitionists and integrationists. He ably served the Rockefeller Foundation and when Julius Rosenwald created a foundation for his philanthropic activity, he called on Embree to be its head. The Rosenwald Fund is best known for constructing more than 5,300 schools for rural black communities in the South. In the 1940s, Embree became more personally engaged with race relations in the U.S. He chaired Chicago s Commission on Race Relations, helped create Roosevelt College, and was co-founder of the American Council on Race Relations. Late in life, Embree was president of the Liberian Foundation, devoted to improving health and education in Africa s oldest republic."

While in medical school (which I did not have the privilege of completing), once a week we had a small group discussion class called Focus On Problems. Each group had a leader, a member of the medical school staff or someone closely associated with the school, usually an MD or Ph.D. Our group leader was Dean of the Medical School, H. David Wilson, MD. One class period focused on working with patients of different ethnic backgrounds. Dr. Wilson asked me what were some of the traditions of my tribe in regard to medicine that would be helpful for a doctor to know. My reply was that I had been raised like a white, that I had grown up learning about various herbal and natural remedies, but that I knew nothing about the specific medical traditions, ceremonial or secular, of my people. I had always longed to know of the traditions of my people before that, but circumstances of my family history had not allowed it. That question in the Focus On Problems class caused that longing to intensify into a sharp pang of longing that would not be satisfied until many years later. While in the first two years of medical school as a nontraditional student, I was in an environment that encouraged the development of the knowledge of Native American traditions. We had Native American speakers that came and elaborated on Native American traditions. One area that was lacking was tribal histories, not recent tribal histories, but what academics label prehistory. I remember one of the speakers sitting at my table after her presentation. I commented to her that when white man came, they did all they could to destroy our social and religious fabric, so the old traditions were not passed down to most of the remaining members of the tribes. "Now we know nothing of our old history. There is nothing left. The white side of my family history is easy to know, but not my Cherokee and Choctaw side." She replied by saying that, yes, many of our peoples have lost their old traditions, and it is sad, but there is hope because there are ways to find our prehistory and there are people working on finding our prehistory right now." Well, that was indeed good news.

In 365 Ways to Raise Funds for Your Nonprofit, April Jervis, MBA, presents nonprofit professionals with new and diverse methods for using community-building experiences to raise the funds needed to support any cause. With ideas ranging from traditional bake sales and canned food drives to modern podcasts and Facebook pages, all of the methods you need to help support your organization are here, in one easy-to-reference volume.In today's rapidly changing economic times, not-for-profit organizations are best prepared to maintain their support by diversifying their income sources. Don't let the mission of your organization be jeopardized by depending on one source of funding! 365 Ways to Raise Funds for Your Nonprofit will teach you how to reach out to your community in new and exciting ways, and help you ensure that your cause continues to receive the attention it deserves.

Students repeatedly ask the same questions about community service & service learning... How do I find an organization that fits my interests? My schedule? My transportation needs? How do I get in touch with someone at the organization to sign up? What do I need to know before my first visit? How do I log my hours and get them approved? What do I do if I find the service to be boring?" This guide was created to answer such questions. "Don't Just Count Your Hours, Make Your Hours Count" provides students with basic information about community service, service learning, and volunteering, so they can then focus on the big (and arguably much more important) questions, like: How does what I'm seeing while volunteering connect to the social issues we're studying in class? What is this experience teaching me about social, environmental, and economic issues, both locally and around the world? What am I learning about myself and what will I carry with me as I plan for my own future, as a community member, leader, and change maker? The book includes best practices, tips, lists, "How to's," "Don't do's," popular wisdom, academic research, real-life experiences, student volunteer etiquette guides, and more. It is THE essential guide to volunteering & community service for students.

The director of one of the largest grassroots volunteer programs in the country shows how everyone can give back.
Just in time for the season of giving, "Everyone Helps, Everyone Wins" will change how Americans give back to their communities.
Once a self-proclaimed "reluctant volunteer"-too busy and unmotivated- David Levinson is now director of the largest regional volunteer network, Big Sunday, with an army of fifty thousand volunteers across California. Speaking to the reluctant volunteer in everyone, he boosts our "Volunteer IQ" with specific advice on how, where, and why we can help. He candidly addresses the benefits and pitfalls of volunteering. And he tackles situations and individuals across the spectrum-people with one free day a year, retirees, community organizers, and those who want to ensure their checks go to the right cause. With a list of "Fifty-two Ways to Give Back," David brainstorms ideas for traditional and offbeat ways to contribute to your community; each has the pros, the cons, and a how-to guide. Combined with a comprehensive appendic listing online and print resources, this book provides both the motivation and the action plan to get every community working.
Sixty-one million Americans volunteered last year and many more made charitable donations. This will become the book they - and their community's organizers - all need to make sure their time and money are put to good use.

There are many reasons to volunteer. You may have a need to give back and make your community a better place to live. Perhaps you have a commitment to a cause or belief. You may even possess special skills that can be shared. Volunteering offers you the opportunity to meet new people, engage in challenging activities, travel, and have fun. This book offers specific information on how to expand your horizons during your retirement years.

Doreen Pendgracs has sat on various boards of directors for the past twenty-five years. During that time, she has gleaned valuable information that she shares in an easy-to-understand, conversational style for novices and seasoned members alike. Whether you're asked to sit on a trade union board, a non-profit board for a community group or church, a business-focused board of an association or chamber of commerce, or the board of a charitable organization, Before You Say Yes ... gives you the inside scoop on what questions to ask and what you need to do before you take the plunge.

Ms. Pendgracs leads the reader through the intricacies of management style, board etiquette and responsibilities, Robert's Rules of Order, directors' and officers' insurance, and financial obligations and compensation. You'll also discover what happens in the case of a lawsuit or how to implement a disaster plan, how to welcome new board members and deal with difficult people, and what benefits board membership can bring to your personal life and career.

Containing over 250 practical and effective fundraising ideas, this is an essential book for anyone raising money for charities, hospices, societies, churches, clubs, as well as schools and their PTA.

From the sublime (a sponsored blindfold) to the ridiculous (a fancy dress fun run), there is something for every fundraiser in this book. Covering sponsorship ideas, raffles and lotteries, collections and donations, games and activities, things to sell as well as providing many different events and themes you can organise, this indispensible guide also looks at how to use outside businesses effectively as well as social networking sites and the internet. In addition to all this, it provides a diary of awareness dates and important historical anniversaries so you can link your fundraising to national and international activities for maximum publicity.

All royalties from the sale of this book are donated to a national children's charity.

Overall, an excellent and affordable source of fundraising ideas, inspiration and advice for charities, hospices, societies, clubs, schools, PTAs and anyone wanting to raise money for a good cause.

WELCOME TO THE REVOLUTION

A compassionate rebel lives in all of us. It combines our ability to care with our capacity to act against the odds for the change we believe in.

In this compassionate rebel sequel, we look at how millions of individual citizen actions have collectively become a massive social change movement that offers every person a chance to make a difference in the world. We feature the inspiring true stories of some 60 of these everyday heroes who have turned adversity into triumph, compassion into commitment and anger into activism, and whose extraordinary acts of caring and courage are transforming society from the bottom-up. Their personal lives and bold accomplishments are constant reminders that the potential to change our culture dwells within everyone, that we are all part of the compassionate rebel revolution.

MEET THE COMPASSIONATE REBELS
Ground Zero Heroes: Courage rising from the rubble of 9/11
Peaceful Warriors: Fighting for peace at home and abroad
Freedom Riders: Immigrants on a journey to freedom and civil rights
Freedom Fighters: Promoting people power around the world
Community Builders: Local citizens remaking urban and rural America
Care Givers: Champions of compassion from the Katrina-ravaged streets of New Orleans to the impoverished villages of Africa
Speak Out Sisters: Female rebels standing up to war, gun violence and domestic abuse
The Reformers: Taking back democracy in the media, at the ballot box, and in corporate America
The Future Makers: The next generation of change agents working to stop war, save the planet and make their voices heard for years to come

SMART GENEROSITY is the essential and indispensable resource for donors of all ages, interests, and capacities to give that will benefit any individual, family,foundation, or corporation engaged in philanthropy. Written by Renata Rafferty -- one of the nation's most engaging experts on charity -- SMART GENEROSITY is the only book that leapfrogs the technical and philosophical focus of current books on charitable giving to offer practical advice, real-life stories, and extensive resource recommendations guaranteed to uncomplicate even the largest philanthropic gift. SMART GENEROSITY is also an excellent resource for financial and wealth advisors, and belongs on the required reading list of every certified financial planner, estate and tax planning attorney, family office executive, foundation trustee, charity leader, giving officer, and any professional who advises clients with a philanthropic interest. Its premise is simple: we should approach our philanthropic giving as thoughtfully and insightfully - and personally - as we do our financial investing. Charity guru Renata Rafferty offers guidelines, tips and information you won't find anywhere else, including: five steps to defining your philanthropic focus; four ways to assess a charity; the one question to ask before making a gift; and the ten warning signs a donor should never ignore. SMART GENEROSITY also reveals how a donor advised fund works, simplifies socially responsible investing, and offers the secret to raising a charitable child, as well as answering donors' most frequently asked questions (FAQs). Here's what others have said ... "There is no better expert on this subject than Renata Rafferty. This book is a must." -- Bill O'Reilly "This is a great little book!" - Paul Newman "All donors should follow the advice in this book." - Charity Navigator Using Renata Rafferty's book - and it is a book to be used - guarantees two results ... your charitable giving will be more effective and the organizations you support will be better served!

The Good Guy Handbook is about volunteerism. It begins as an invitation for the reader to become involved in some not for profit activity. It identifies numerous causes like feeding the needy, helping at-risk youth, protecting the environment, prison ministry, youth sports, etc. The book then describes what you can do individually or by hooking up with established organizations. The last section of the book gives specific ideas on how to improve a person's not for profit skills. Tips are given on public speaking, running a meeting, managing and motivating other volunteers and selecting the appropriate fundraising program. Detailed instructions are given on planning and conducting a fundraising dinner to include preparing your own food. A three page food safety class is included that should be given to anyone that even infrequently finds themselves in a kitchen. The book is a call for people to feel a need to help out with something. Once called the volunteer is encouraged make use of their skills as they accept responsibility to not only do something good, but to do it efficiently. In the process the Good Guy receives the "helper high" as they have fun providing a much needed service.

President Jimmy Carter

Few people in America have had such a wide range of exciting experiences as Cabell Brand. He used his experiences as an accomplished business leader to form a remarkable partnership between governments at all levels and his own local community. This brief but profound text will prove beneficial to all young people who wish to follow in his footsteps in strengthening American society in areas of their own individual interest and competence.

US Senator Mark Warner - Former Governor of Virginia

Cabell Brand is a dear friend who I've come to know both as a leader in business and as a role model in his community. The personal stories and experiences he so generously shares in this book, on issues ranging from education to health care and the environment, provide a compelling and readable case for more civic engagement from everyone. What's more - Cabell's life story provides a useful guide for the next generation of leaders to step-up to continue his legacy of working to provide opportunities for everyone.

President of the National Academy of Sciences, Ralph Cicerone

Cabell Brand is an accomplished leader whose adherence to American ideals and his effectiveness make him rare. Even more rare, he demonstrates through genuine and encouraging experiences that many more people can become new leaders in our quest for better governance and a better society. An uplifting book.

VMI Superintendent General J.H. Binford Peay, III, U.S. Army (Retired)

Cabell Brand's life exemplifies the concept of the citizen-soldier, the foundation upon which his alma mater, the Virginia Military Institute, was built. He served his country during World War II before embarking on a remarkable career in business, with simultaneous involvement at home and abroad as regards humanitarian causes. I have known few individuals who have been as successful in industry while giving so selflessly of their time and effort with civic affairs, the underprivileged, the environment and the general well being of mankind.

Jeremy Reynalds is an iconoclast who has combined a genuine passion for the hungry, homeless, abused, and addicted with a creative ministry model in New Mexico. His books give a face to what is often a faceless problem in today's society. This chronicle of his conversion, calling, and creation of an important agency of service-plus his guidelines for setting up a gospel rescue mission-is a valuable read for all who want to follow his lead and demonstrate their commitment to Jesus Christ in a practical manner. - John Ashmen, President, Association of Gospel Rescue Missions In this amazing story, author Jeremy Reynalds, who founded and runs New Mexico's largest emergency homeless shelter and was once homeless himself, shares how he rose from homelessness to the pinnacle of academia, earning a doctorate in intercultural education at Biola University in La Mirada, California. In addition, the book contains stories of precious souls who have fallen on hard times (many of whom we pass by daily often without a glance) and gotten back on their feet again with the help of the Lord at Joy Junction. Jeremy's story inspired and challenged me to pay more attention to the needy and oppressed among us. I pray that it will likewise encourage you. Dan Wooding, founder ASSIST MINISTRIES and ASSIST News Service (www.assistnews.net) Homelessness in our country is a story about tragedy and hope. Dr. Reynalds weaves together this story beautifully. The power of his words, however, can be found in his compassionate acts. Joel John Roberts, CEO of PATH Partners and Publisher of Inforumusa.org Jeremy Reynalds is truly 'the expert' on homelessness in America. He uniquely understands the issues of hopelessness and despair that drive many to live on the street. He also has learned how to break the homeless cycle and bring hope and healing to broken people and their families. Since his initial outreach to the homeless in a street-mission coffee house in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Jeremy has developed and expertise of helping the homeless that few possess today. His unique insights provide solutions to this growing problem in our society" Randy Wren, M. DIV. Hospital Chaplain Jeremy's call to homeless ministry came through his own life's journey of struggles and ultimate joy. Joy Junction, one of the Southwest's largest homeless shelters, is the result of one man's response to God's call, as he has witnessed God's leading through every step of his life. Ann Edenfield Sweet Wings Ministry Executive Director/Founder

This is a powerful and inspiring study of the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter: the only student-run shelter in the United States. Every winter night the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter brings together society's most privileged and marginalized groups under one roof: Harvard students and the homeless. What makes the shelter unique is that it is operated entirely by Harvard College students. It is the only student-run homeless shelter in the United States. Shelter demonstrates how the juxtaposition of privilege and poverty inside the Harvard Square Shelter proves transformative for the homeless men and women taking shelter there, the Harvard students volunteering there, and the wider society into which both groups emerge each morning. In so doing, Shelter makes the case for the replication of this student-run model in major cities across the United States. Inspiring and energizing, Shelter offers a unique window into the lives of America's poorest and most privileged citizens as well as a testament to the powerful effects that can result when members of these opposing groups come together.

Reprint of 1962 edition. "The Gospel of Wealth" is an essay written by Andrew Carnegie in 1889 that described the responsibility of philanthropy by the new upper class of self-made rich. The central thesis of Carnegie's essay was the peril of allowing large sums of money to be passed into the hands of persons or organizations ill-equipped mentally or emotionally to cope with them. As a result, the wealthy entrepreneur must assume the responsibility of distributing his fortune in a way that it will be put to good use, and not wasted on frivolous expenditure. This edition contains Carnegie's famous "Gospel of Wealth," as well as three other essays by Carnegie. Also contains a long scholarly introduction by Edward C. Kirkland. Other essays include "How I served my apprenticeship," "The Advantages of Poverty', and "Popular Illusions about Trusts." Originally published by Harvard University Press.

An inspiring mission to rescue young people from drugs and violence with music
At a time when interest in Brazilian culture has reached an all-time high, and the stories of one person's ability to improve the lives of others has captured so many hearts, this unique book takes readers to the frontlines of a battle raging over control of the nation's poorest areas. "Culture Is Our Weapon" tells the story of Grupo Cultural AfroReggae, a Rio-based organization employing music and an appreciation for black culture to inspire residents of the favelas, or shantytowns, to resist the drugs that are ruining their neighborhoods. This is an inspiring look at an artistic explosion and the best and worst of Brazilian society.