Diversity and philanthropy

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Albert Anderson

Invoking a variety of classical and contemporary models, Albert Anderson examines what it means to think and act ethically. Proceeding from the views of Immanuel Kant and John Stuart Mill - who created perhaps the two most influential, albeit competing, ethical frameworks - Anderson poses the choice between what we understand to be our moral duty and what will likely result in the greatest good for the majority. He applies these notions to a wide range of situations familiar to nonprofit development officers, volunteers, and organizations. His goal is to help readers rethink decision-making and the principles that guide their decisions. To clarify and test these principles, Anderson presents a hypothetical case and concludes with a program for developing and refining (through experience) a code of ethics for the organization.

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Kim Klein

In today's uncertain environment, where nonprofits find themselves grappling with the continued dowturn in the economy, the ongoing war on terrorism, government's cutbacks in social services, and a wave of organizational scandals--groups everywhere are straining to keep up with the increased demand for their services while struggling to generate funding. Fundraising in Times of Crisis draws on renowned consultant Kim Klein's more than twenty-five years of fundraising experience. This much-needed resource shows troubled groups how to identify what is really going on and how to assess the damage. Fundraising in Times of Crisis helps executive directors and development professionals of nonprofit organizations plan for both the short and long term and explains how to evaluate the success of their efforts. Checklists, tips, action steps and a wealth of examples walk you through the process of self-assessment and map out a road to recovery. No matter what your particular crisis--the sudden loss of an executive director, a public scandal, a major donor attrition, or a daunting increase in the demand for services--this book will show you how to survive and thrive in tough times.

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Linda Lysakowski

Whether you are a ?newbie? to fundraising or an experienced fundraiser concerned about shrinking funding sources, Fundraising for the GENIUS will guide you every step of the way toward fundraising success. Thomas Edison famously said that ?genius is one percent inspiration, ninety-nine percent perspiration.? Reading this For the GENIUSTM book shows that you have the inspiration to master the art and science of fundraising. Linda Lysakowski, ACFRE, helps you with the perspiration part by showing you how to dramatically increase your fundraising results by employing tried-and-true methods used by the most successful nonprofits and institutions.

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Jerry Kershen

"What most people don't know is that there are 29 different organizations that are able to qualify as a nonprofit, and qualifying as a nonprofit doesn't have to be hard. There are some rules that you'll have to abide by when starting a nonprofit, but this book makes it easy and simple to abide by them and get everything set up so that you can get going. From learning mission statements to learning how to file your IRS forms, get ready for easy, simple steps that will help you to organize and run a successful nonprofit." -- amazon.com