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Miracles
A Preliminary Study
by C. S. Lewis
An impeccable inquiry into the proposition that supernatural events can happen in this world. C. S. Lewis uses his remarkable logic to build a solid argument for the existence of divine intervention.
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How Should We Then Live?
The Rise and Decline of Western Thought and Culture
by Francis A. Schaeffer
As one of the foremost evangelical thinkers of the twentieth century, Francis Schaeffer long pondered the fate of declining Western culture. In this brilliant book he analyzed the reasons for modern society’s state of affairs and presented the only viable alternative: living by the Christian ethic, acceptance of God’s revelation, and total affirmation of the Bible’s morals, values, and meaning. How Should We... (more)
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He Is There and He Is Not Silent
by Francis A. Schaeffer
Schaeffer deals with the fundamental spiritual questions What do we know? and How do we know what we know? He points to an infinite, personal God whom we can come to know intimately.
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The Insider's Guide to Grantmaking
by Joel J. Orosz
"Joel Orosz has given us a rare gift at a critical moment. His book is a wise guide not only for the new program officer but also for the experienced grantmaker." --Frances Hesselbein, chairman of the board of governors, The Drucker Foundation "A book on grantmaking with the name of Joel Orosz attached to it has instant credibility in the foundation world.... Every grantmaker can learn from his example."... (more)
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Fundraising Guides
Foundation Fundamentals: A Guide For Grantseekers (Foundation Fundamentals)
Learn to use the latest technology to identify your best funder prospects. The new edition of our popular how-to guide gives beginning grantseekers a thorough overview of the funding research process, with special focus on web-based tools as well as print resources.Foundation Fundamentals is a popular textbook for nonprofit management courses, providing insight into foundations and their role in U.S.... (more)
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From Grantmaker to Leader: Emerging Strategies for 21st Century Foundations
by Frank L. Ellsworth, Joseph Lumarda
Bold strategies for philanthropic leaders of the future The individual and family-based philanthropic organizations of the early twentieth century might hardly recognize their present-day corporate and institutional successors. The fundamental nature of foundations has changed on a revolutionary scale, forever altering the role that foundations play in society. From Grantmaker to Leader: Emerging Strategies... (more)
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The Handbook on Private Foundations, Third Edition
by David F. Freeman, John A. Edie, Jane C. Nober
This best-selling handbook and its comprehensive bibliography have been updated to serve all foundation managers, from newcomers to veterans. Beginning with a brief history of foundations in the United States, this handbook guides the reader through every aspect of managing a private foundation, including legal issues, public relations, investment management, grantmaking basics and more.
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Money Well Spent
A Strategic Guide to Smart Philanthropy
by Paul Brest, Hal Harvey
Giving That Gets Things Done "All outstanding philanthropic successes have one thing in common: They started with a smart strategic plan," say authors Paul Brest, president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, and Hal Harvey, president of ClimateWorks. Money Well Spent explains how to create and implement a strategy that ensures meaningful results. Components of a smart strategy include: ... (more)
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Just Another Emperor? The Myths and Realities of Philanthrocapitalism
by Michael Edwards
Business involvement in philanthropy is increasing day by day, but is it a blessing, a curse, or somewhere in between? "Just Another Emperor? The Myths and Realities of Philanthrocapitalism" takes a comprehensive and critical look at this vital new phenomenon. The movement in the nonprofit world to make charities more like businesses and create new markets for goods and services that benefit society has been... (more)
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Giving USA 2007: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2006
by Editor, Melissa S. Brown
The definitive annual report on who gives what to whom in America, Giving USA 2007 provides you with charts, data and reference material to guide your organization's charitable giving efforts. Published continuously since 1955, Giving USA, produced by Giving USA Foundation, is the one reference tool every non-profit organization should have in their library. Not only can you find out statistics on who gave... (more)
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Giving USA 2006: The Annual Report on Philanthropy for the Year 2005
by Melissa S. Brown
Giving USA is the ultimate guidebook on who gives what to whom in the United States. Published annually by Giving USA Foundation, the book looks at both the sources of contributions (individuals, bequests, corporations and foundations) and recipients of contributions (religion, education, health, international affairs, environment/animals, foundations, public-society benefit, human services and arts, culture... (more)
Grantmakers communications manualChristopher McNamara
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Grantmakers communications manual
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The guide to small foundation management: From groundwork to grantmakingElaine Gast
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The guide to small foundation management: From groundwork to grantmaking
by Elaine Gast
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Crime and Punishment
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Crime and Punishment (Russian: Преступление и наказание Pryestupleniye i nakazaniye) is a novel by the Russian author Fyodor Dostoevsky. This was first published in the Russian literary journal The Russian Messenger in twelve monthly installments during 1866.<1> It was later published in a single volume. This is the second of Dostoevsky's full-length novels following his return from five years of exile in... (more)
Foundation Giving Trends: Update on Funding Priorities (Foundation Today Series, 2005: Foundation Giving Trends)The Foundation Center
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Foundation Giving Trends: Update on Funding Priorities (Foundation Today Series, 2005: Foundation Giving Trends)
by The Foundation Center
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Foundations Today 2008: Book 2
Foundation Growth And Giving Estimates: Current Outlook
by Steven Lawrence,Reina Mukei
Despite an increasingly uncertain economic climate, the more than 72,000 U.S. grantmaking foundations increased their giving 10 percent in 2007 to an estimated $42.9 billion, according to Foundation Growth and Giving Estimates: Current Outlook (2008 Edition). Key estimates for 2007 giving include:-Independent and family foundations — which represent close to nine out of 10 foundations — increased... (more)
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Foundations Today 2008: Book 1
Foundation Giving Trends: Update on Funding Priorities
by Josefina Samson-Atienza,Reina Mukei
Foundation support for all major subject areas rose in 2006, with 6 out of 10 fields posting double-digit rates of growth, according to Foundation Giving Trends (2008 Edition). Funding for international affairs, development and peace registered the largest percentage gain, followed by social sciences and health.Key findings include:-Foundations awarded 156 grants of $10 million or more in... (more)
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Foundations Today 2008: Book 3
Foundation Yearbook: Facts and Figures on Private and Community Foundations
by Steven Lawrence,Reina Mukei
Foundation Yearbook, 2008 Edition, provides an overview of the state of foundation giving in the current year and beyond, comparisons of foundation activities by foundation size, and breakdowns of foundation resources by geographic location and grantmaker type. Foundation Yearbook is part of the Foundations Today Series of annual research reports on foundation growth and trends in foundation giving.The... (more)
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Giving in the Aftermath of the Gulf Coast Hurricanes: Update on the Foundation and Corporate Response
by Steven Lawrence,Josefina Samson-Atienza,Reina Mukei
Presents a comprehensive record of institutional giving in response to the Gulf Coast hurricanes of 2005. The first section contains findings from interviews with foundation leaders that were conducted in 2007. The second part of the report is based on data collected through June 2007 in the Foundation Center's Gulf Coast response database.
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International Grantmaking: Book 4
International Grantmaking IV: An Update on U.S. Foundation Trends
by Steven Lawrence,Josefina Samson-Atienza,Reina Mukei,David Wolcheck,Helen Seidler
The latest study in our benchmark series on international giving examines patterns in funding trends through 2006, based on an analysis of grants made by the nation's largest foundations.More than 72,000 U.S. foundations gave an estimated $5.4 billion to international causes in 2007, including funding for U.S.-based international programs. This record amount represents an increase of more than 70% over... (more)