In Selling Social Change (Without Selling Out) expert fundraising trainer and consultant Andy Robinson shows nonprofit professionals how to initiate and sustain successful earned income ventures that provide financial security and advance an organization's mission. Step by step, this invaluable resource shows how to organize a team, select a venture, draft a business plan, find start-up funding, and successfully market goods and services. Robinson includes critical information on the tax implications of earned income and the pros and cons of corporate partnerships. The book also addresses when to consider outsourcing, collaborating with competitors, and raising additional funds to expand the business.

"Stop, hey, what's that sound? Everybody look what's going down."Nine Degrees Northserves up a coming-of-age free-fall into the transplanted lives of six high-school teenagers in the year 1969.The story unfolds on Kwajalein Island, a military missile test facility in the Pacific ocean, and is set against the music of the era. As fifteen-year-old Carrie Conroy and her friends navigate their new, isolatedsurroundings, they deal with military predators, first loves, and are on a fast-track to growing up in a world at war. But when questions arise about the history behind their new home and whatgoes on at this secret, military base, they are only met with radio silence. As their thirst for knowledge escalates, they befriend theirhigh school History teacherwho risks everything andsecretly takes them to a neighboring islandrevealing the incredible andshocking horrors behind the fallout of the nuclear testing that befell the Marshallese peoplewho still live there.Soon thereafter, their close friend's brother is killed in the Viet Nam war which fuels their need to do something.In an effort to bring their cause to light, and knowing that the hottest places in hellare reserved for those, who in a crisis, do nothing, they orchestrate a dangerous andperilous protest as they breach the military test facility and scale anuclearrocket which leads to deadly circumstances. Sometimes making a difference means taking a risk and it all explodes on the page at nine degrees north of the equator.

The newest edition of this classic book shows how anyone can align and integrate values, passions, and dreams for their communities and families into their giving plans. Inspired Philanthropy explains how to make a difference by creating giving and legacy plans, tells what questions to ask nonprofits, and spells out how to partner with advisors and nonprofit leaders for inspired outcomes. In addition to overall updates to statistics, the new edition includes a discussion of the implications of the Buffett gift to the Gates Foundation; new legacy planning tools; expanded resources on youth, giving circles, and communities of color; and key questions for advisors and donors. Additional resources are available on the enclosed CD-ROM.

Praise for "Inspired Philanthropy"

"This book is a must-use for all of us who encourage people to be thoughtful in their giving and to be as generous as possible. Buy this book for your board members and your other donors. And use it yourself!"
--Kim Klein, author, "Fundraising for Social Change"

"Inspired Philanthropy has all the fuel your engine of generosity will need to assure you more purposeful and satisfying personal giving. Tracy Gary speaks to your soul, your accountant, and your lawyer. She conducts self-discovery systematically but tenderly."
--Dr. Claire Gaudiani, clinical professor, The Heyman Center on Philanthropy and Fundraising, New York University, and author, "The Greater Good"

"There is no better guide than Tracy Gary for transforming one's inner donor activist into an empowered donor leader."
--Jessica Chao, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors & Cultures of Giving Fund

"This book will make sure you continue tobreathe financially free for yourself and others for generations to come."
--Suze Orman, author, "The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom and The Road to Wealth"

"Inspired Philanthropy lets us in on the secret that giving money for social change is the most rewarding form of investment."
--Gloria Steinem, author, activist, and board of Women's Media Center

"Buy this book, but be sure to sit down with your family and community and use it to guide your check writing and volunteering."
--Ben Cohen, president and founder, Business Leaders for Sensible Priorities, and former chairman, Ben & Jerry's