[Dummies 01] • Charity and Philanthropy For Dummies (For Dummies (Business & Personal Finance)) by Muth, Karl T. -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Foreword Introduction

About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

Part I: Getting Started with Charity & Philanthropy

Chapter 1: Introducing Philanthropy: Your Passport to Helping Others

Getting into the Spirit of Giving and Philanthropy Identifying Ways to Give

Giving remotely or in person Acting spontaneously or in a co-ordinated fashion Addressing immediate needs or solving long-term problems

Finding Causes and Organisations to Support

Focusing on favourite causes Choosing an organisation

Staying Engaged and Committed

Following-up and following-through Sharing your hope, commitment, and energy with others Staying positive

Improving the World Today, Tomorrow, and into the Future

Making the world a better place today Being a champion for the next generation

Chapter 2: Working out Why and How You Want To Give

Understanding Your Philanthropic Motivation

Giving as a personal mission Building a career: The professional path Making giving a way of life

Determining the Extent of Your Philanthropy

Defining the scale of your giving Knowing what you have to offer

Getting through Giving: What You Receive in Return

Benefitting emotionally Considering the financial benefits Recognising the social and personal benefits

Managing Your Expectations

Keeping expectations in check during the exploration phase Understanding what you want during the commitment phase Managing expectations as things change

Bringing Families Together

Sharing with your immediate family Bringing your extended family on board Reaching out to friends and associates

Chapter 3: Figuring Out How and What You Can Give

Giving Your Time

Brother, can you spare some time? Deciding how much you can give Maxing out your minutes Becoming a weekend and weeknight warrior Giving big time: Radical sabbaticals

Making Best Use of Your Talents

Taking inventory of your skills Explaining your abilities Finding the right fit for your talents

Dealing in Transactions

Accepting that what goes in must come out Empowering through transactions Examining cause-related transactions

Handing over Your Treasure

Choosing between donations and investments Determining how much you can give

Making Choices and Setting Limits: Understanding that Both Are Beneficial

Chapter 4: Discovering and Implementing Your Philanthropic Passion

Searching for a Cause That Sparks Your Passion

Going with what you know: Charity begins at home Gathering info about charities beyond your local area Thinking about what inspires you in other areas of your life When helping one charity isn't enough: Prioritising your efforts

Deciding Where to Focus Your Philanthropy

Addressing the cause Helping to tackle the symptoms

Checking Out Your Chosen Charities: Due Diligence

Getting the basics on charitable organisations Asking the right questions Rating and ranking charities

Taking Initial Steps to Maximise Your Impact

Managing your relationship with the charity Spreading the word to help your cause Amplifying your giving Doing good and doing business at the same time

Part II: Knowing Where Your Money Goes: Which Sector Is For You?

Chapter 5: Encouraging Education Around the World

Going to the Head of the Class: Education Philanthropy

Looking at the positive effects of an educated population Focusing on continuing education and worker re-education

Supporting Educational Establishments

Spreading literacy and knowledge via libraries Preserving and sharing culture: Museums Helping universities: Centres of excellence

Creating Tomorrow's Leaders: Youth Groups

Volunteering to empower girls around the world Increasing employment opportunities

Spreading the Power of Education: Inspirational Stories

Renewing urban education Pulling together to help an area's children Bridging the education gap Unleashing scientific minds Providing free education to anyone anywhere: Open-source learning Growing the creative class Playing ‘games for good’

Chapter 6: Surfing the Age Tidal Wave: Helping the Elderly

Building an Active Senior Giveback Lifestyle

Redefining retirement: Pursuing an encore career Volunteering your hard-earned skills Sharing your experiences and stories

Creating Support Communities

Building a tribe: Help for carers Encouraging a spirit of trust between the generations Activating all the generations of your community

Helping the Elderly

Volunteering at elder care communities Being supportive of elders Feeding your elders Sharing your pets with your elders

Chapter 7: Nur turing the Planet's Children

Getting Started in Children's Charities Creating Play Spaces for Children

Finding your project Examining two inspirational projects

Supporting Children through Education

Getting involved at the grassroots level Supporting early childhood development Encouraging teenagers to stay in further education

Promoting Nurturing Environments and Safe Havens

Tackling poor nutrition Offering a wealth of experiences Addressing safety and care issues

Chapter 8: Getting Healthy Together: Philanthropy and Healthcare

Looking into Healthcare and Carers

Recognising the challenges that carers face Finding ways to support carers Providing opportunities to socialise and network Offering training opportunities

Increasing Access to Healthcare in Developed Countries

Supporting speciality clinics in the UK Improving access to UK health clinics

Promoting Health in the Poorest Regions of the World

Beating the scourge of malaria Tackling tuberculosis Putting the focus on prevention Addressing the dangers of pregnancy and childbirth Getting healthcare to isolated communities

Contributing towards a Variety of Other Healthcare Causes

Providing aid to people suffering from paralysis Promoting organ donation to save lives Helping out hospitals and doctors Endowing research projects Raising awareness campaigns

Using Technology to Improve Health

Exploring online ways to improve health Preventing tomorrow's health problems

Chapter 9: Becoming Eco: Protecting the Planet

Going Green: Finding Inspiration and a Focus

Taking small steps to generate big effects Teaming up to do good

Coming Clean on Sanitation

Finding out the faecal facts Playing your part

Water, Water Everywhere . . . But Is It Fit to Drink?

Ensuring safe drinking water Helping water conservation efforts Working to protect the world's oceans

Protecting the Planet's Animals

Saving animal habitats Rescuing animals in your home community

Greening Your Community

Combating pollution Reducing carbon emissions Creating a community garden

Chapter 10: Venturing into Venture Philanthropy

Understanding Venture Philanthropy

Looking at the benefits Understanding why venture philanthropy matters Examining different models Finding venture philanthropy organisations to support Planning your investment

Providing Healthy, Nutritious Food

Joining needs and solutions together Building awareness around healthy eating Creating all-natural brands

Harnessing Technology with Mobile Mania

Using intermediaries Communicating with micro-entrepreneur networks Making micro-marketplaces with mobile money

Tying Your Interests to Venture Philanthropy

Transforming fashion into philanthropic passion Searching out natural, healthy, and sustainable beauty ingredients Being thrifty is hip Seeking sustainable packaging options

Chapter 11: Solving Problems through Innovation and Technology

Thinking about Technology's Role in Philanthropy Providing the Most Basic Needs with Technology

Housing the world's most vulnerable populations Disaster relief: Helping during crises

Competing for Good in the Virtual World

Tapping into the allure of games Looking closely at how games motivate players Challenging gamers to tackle real-world problems Tackling mega challenges with mega prizes: The XPRIZE story

Collaborating for a Better Tomorrow: Crowdfunding

Putting the crowd to work Finding a crowdfund project to support Starting your own campaign GiveForward: Raising funds to cover medical bills Kick starting a new mission: Kickstarter CrowdRise: Tapping into the power of a fanbase

Calling All Experts

Social entrepreneurs: Making change happen Supplying social ventures and charities with IT

Part III: Delivering on Your Good Intentions: Practical Ways to Get Involved

Chapter 12: Donating Your Time to Help Out Others

Considering Time-Giving Ideas Providing Housing for People in Need

Exercising your muscle power to build homes Selecting a reputable organisation Taking necessary precautions

Rethinking Hunger and Health

Combating hunger in your hometown: Working at a soup kitchen Feeding new parents Tackling hunger through community gardens and local farms

Preparing Your Own Care Offering Medical Help to the Urban Poor Contributing Your Time to Being a Great Citizen of the World

Taking a gap year to help, learn, and share Inspiring and guiding children

Chapter 13: Making Use of Your Specific Talents

Working at Good Works: Considerations when Donating Your Talents Bringing in the Bankers and Accountants: Providing Financial Services

Helping people escape poverty through access to financial tools Volunteering in the financial services industry

Summoning All Lawyers: Helping Out the Little Guys

Lending your legal expertise Building your pro bono legal practice

Calling All Creative Types: Moving People to Take Action

Sharing great untold stories Creating public awareness Donating your intellectual property Making music festivals with a mission

Transmitting Your Tech Talent

Joining a hackathon Supporting a small charity's IT systems Contributing to an open-source platform Sharing your knowledge freely: Wikis

Chapter 14: Sharing Your Treasure

Donating Money and Assets: A Few Things to Know Making a Big Difference with Small Treasure

Devising an effective donation strategy Thinking about giving as a daily budget item Mobilising your network to give

Going Big: Big Treasure, Big Responsibility No Treasure? No Problem: Seeing How You Can Still Give Creating a Multiplier Effect

Looking into matching programmes

Encouraging your company to engage in do-good partnerships

Using skilled workers in developing countries: Samasource

Chapter 15: Making an Impact with Your Transactions

Recognising the True Cost of Your Purchases

Reading the labels Thinking about the product in a larger sense Checking out the company

Buying into Awareness Campaigns

Supporting campaigns you believe in Viewing an example of a successful anti-slavery campaign: The Somaly Mam Foundation Being a savvy consumer-philanthropist Creating your own awareness campaign

Travelling with a Heart: Where to Go and Where to Stay

Exploring culture: Visiting eco-friendly cities Taking the LEED: Eco-friendly lodgings Checking out other tips for the caring traveller

Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Introducing the idea of smart transport Picking a mode of transport that reduces your carbon footprint Zipcar: Car-sharing programmes Pedalling power Lowering your carbon footprint by how you shop

Helping the Planet One Meal at a Time: Food Shopping

Taking a closer look at your food items and how they're grown Choosing where to shop Deciding what to buy Recovering food deserts

Keeping the Shirt on your Back: Shopping for Clothes

Paying attention to issues that matter: Going organic Understanding what the labels mean in the fashion world

Chapter 16: Investing Financially in a Brighter Tomorrow

Understanding Socially Responsible Investing

Caring about returns – financial and otherwise Bringing business sense to social problems

Screening for Socially Responsible Companies

Investing in the ‘good’ or avoiding the ‘bad’: Types of screening Paying attention to the triple bottom line Looking into a company's decision-making Determining whether your vision and the company's practices are in sync

Taking a More Active Role: Impact Investing

Identifying the areas you want to impact Establishing your impact-investment criteria Choosing where your money goes Evaluating your investment impact

Doing Good while Doing Well

Integrating impact investing into your financial life Matching philanthropic purpose and profits

Chapter 17: Getting Strategic in Your Giving and Philanthropy

Preparing to Give: Financial Planning

Understanding the tax implications of charitable giving Determining which accounts to give from Pounds and pence: Working the numbers to keep your donations flowing Discovering donor-advised funds

Getting Up to Speed on Legal Stuff

Following the rules when claiming tax relief for charitable giving Donating physical items Sending donations overseas Using overseas bank accounts Helping overseas charities directly Watching out for scams Tackling solicitation

Creating Checklists before Writing the Cheque Examining What Happens After You Give

Following the money Monitoring your contributions Evaluating the results

Part IV: The Part of Tens

Chapter 18: Ten Compelling Reasons to Give

Sharing is the Right Thing to Do Giving Makes You Feel Good Empowering Yourself to Make Change Building Friendships and Family Strengthening Your Community Taking On the Biggest Challenges Building Bridges between Cultures Improving the Planet for the Next Generation Unleashing Inspiration Creating Goodwill among Nations

Chapter 19: Ten Ideas for Telling Your Philanthropic Story

Defining Your Mission Building Your Basic Storyline Sharing Your Story through Word of Mouth Tapping into the Power of Social Media Writing Articles for Traditional Publishing Channels Writing a Book or Making a Film Engaging in Guerrilla Marketing Hiring a Professional Publicist Throwing a Fundraiser Vetting Your Story with Family and Friends

Chapter 20: Ten Great Ways to Start Giving… Today

Making the Commitment to Give Donating Online Supporting a Local Shelter or Food Bank Volunteering to Help Feed the Poor Signing up for a Charity Walk, Run, or Cycle Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling Right Now Supporting a Friend's Social Venture Joining Your Employer's Volunteer Programme Initiating Your Own Social Venture Stopping Making Excuses and Taking Action

Appendix: Where We're Donating Our Resources and Why

Karl T. Muth John W. Kluge Michael Lindenmayer

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