nonprofit organizations

Presents a guide to grant writing, covering how to utilize words effectively, locate the appropriate funders, and create proposals that grab the attention of foundations and corporations, with examples and step-by-step instructions.

Explores the 100-year history of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, detailing the essence of the organization and its mission. Discusses how the organization transformed itself to adjust to the modern world and culls leadership lessons from this process and its results.

Robert Egger chronicles his volunteer experiences with the D.C. Central Kitchen and exposes the lack of logic, waste, and ineffectiveness he has encountered during his years in the non-profit sector.

Defines more than twenty-five careers in fields related to nonprofit organizations, discussing the nature of the work, educational or training requirements, getting started, advancement possibilities, salary, employment outlook, and sources of more information.

An addition to Jim Collins's book "Good to Great" that focuses on achieving high performance in the social sectors.

Presents a how-to guide for teenagers seeking to change the world, providing inspiring stories of ten teenagers, including the author, who helped their communities through activism and non-profit organization.

Profiles over seventy job opportunities in fields including health care, education, the arts, business, science, and communications; and points out education and training requirements, advancement possibilities, salary range, and listings of graduate schools and certification programs.

Anne Firth Murray encourages readers to turn their visions of a better world into reality, drawing on her own experiences as founder of The Global Fund for Women to offer advice on how people can encourage change and fulfill their dreams.

Describes the efforts of Chad Pregracke, who took it upon himself to clean up the Mississippi River, and, with the help of others, founded Living Lands and Water, a not-for-profit organization based in East Moline, Illinois.

An introduction to charitable giving. Describes different ways to donate money, volunteer time, or used items. Also discusses the benefits of giving and how to find the right charities to support.