The Everyday Philanthropist

The Everyday Philanthropist

by Dan Pallotta
Released May 2023
Publisher(s): Wiley
ISBN: 9781394190508

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Book description

Discover new ways to make charity a central part of your everyday life

In The Everyday Philanthropist: A Better Way to Make a Better World, dedicated fundraiser and social impact veteran Dan Pallotta delivers an insightful and inspirational treatment of giving, charity, impact, overhead ratios, and philanthropy for people of all ages and abilities. This breakthrough exploration of charity and activism brings home the message that philanthropy is for everyone – from wealthy benefactors to high school activists and families who want their lives to impact their communities.

In the book, you’ll find:

  • New ideas about turning giving into a daily activity and a lifestyle focused on making a difference
  • 32 digestible and easy-to-understand micro-chapters – complete with clear and helpful graphics – on critical aspects of everyday philanthropy
  • Comprehensive and actionable info designed to make this book your pocket guide to giving

An essential and engaging new way of thinking about charity, philanthropy, and giving, The Everyday Philanthropist is a must-read guide for activists, fundraisers, nonprofit managers and board members, and other social impact professionals and volunteers.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Other Books by Dan Pallotta
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Dedication
  6. Introduction
  7. Part One: The Good Citizen: Philanthropy and You
    1. CHAPTER 1: Why Charity?
    2. CHAPTER 2: Why Giving?
    3. CHAPTER 3: You Are a Philanthropist
    4. CHAPTER 4: The Difference Between Acute and Chronic Issues
    5. CHAPTER 5: Is There a Difference Between Giving to a Nonprofit and Giving to a Charity?
    6. CHAPTER 6: Are All Cancer Charities Alike?
    7. CHAPTER 7: Why Do You Give?
    8. CHAPTER 8: What's Your Cause for Life?
  8. Part Two: Good Information Gathering
    1. CHAPTER 9: Find a Great Organization
    2. CHAPTER 10: The Three Essential Questions
    3. CHAPTER 11: First Question: Goals
    4. CHAPTER 12: Second Question: Progress
    5. CHAPTER 13: Third Question: How They Improve
    6. CHAPTER 14: Don't Rely on Others for Simple Answers
  9. Part Three: Good Information Filtering: Don't Be Duped by Dumbed‐Down Data
    1. CHAPTER 15: Questions NOT to Ask
    2. CHAPTER 16: Stop Asking About Overhead
    3. CHAPTER 17: Overhead Ratios Tell You Nothing About Impact
    4. CHAPTER 18: Overhead Ratios Weaken Charitable Services and Programs
    5. CHAPTER 19: Overhead Measures Discriminate Against Underdog Causes
    6. CHAPTER 20: Overhead Measures Weaken Civil Society and Diminish Civic Engagement
    7. CHAPTER 21: Overhead Measures Hide Unfair Differences in Accounting
    8. CHAPTER 22: Overhead Measures Discourage Growth
    9. CHAPTER 23: Demanding Low Salaries Undermines Your Strategy to Help the Most People
  10. Part Four: Good Media Consumption: Monitor Truth in Media
    1. CHAPTER 24: Be Responsible and Rigorous When Learning About Charities in the Media
    2. CHAPTER 25: Case Study: CNN and Boys & Girls Clubs of America
    3. CHAPTER 26: Case Study: The New York Times and Wounded Warrior Project
    4. CHAPTER 27: Case Study: ProPublica on the American Red Cross
  11. Part Five: Are We Good?
    1. CHAPTER 28: It's Time to Rethink Charity
    2. CHAPTER 29: Recap
    3. CHAPTER 30: You
    4. CHAPTER 31: Afraid You'll Forget?
    5. CHAPTER 32: Want to See It on Film and Video?
  12. Thank You
  13. End User License Agreement

Product information

  • Title: The Everyday Philanthropist
  • Author(s): Dan Pallotta
  • Release date: May 2023
  • Publisher(s): Wiley
  • ISBN: 9781394190508