What book about social good is the first one you mention to new employees, colleagues, or donors?
We recently asked our readers and social-network followers that question as part of The Chronicle‘s effort to build what we’re calling the Ultimate Philanthropy bookshelf.
Later this summer, we’ll publish the results for everybody to see.
And, given the volume of nominations, selecting the final list will be a difficult process.
Give & Take readers have contributed to a discussion that has extended onto Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
It has also extended onto other Web sites. Sean Stannard-Stockton, The Chronicle columnist and author of the blog Tactical Philanthropy, recently outlined his personal list of favorites.
We’ll continue to collect your responses in the coming weeks. You can either jump into the conversation, or join The Chronicle‘s groups on Facebook and LinkedIn and participate in the conversation there.
You can also follow the conversation on Twitter under the hashtag #philanthropybooks.
2 Responses to Adding Volumes to the Ultimate Philanthropy Bookshelf
magbow - June 2, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Understanding Philanthropy. Robert Payton and Michael Moody
wildwomanfundraising - June 8, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Uncharitable, by Dan Pallotta! He shows us the puritan underpinnings of the nonprofit sector that make us think we shouldn’t get paid a lot! He shows us how this hurts the sector by massive turnover, corruption, and failure to thrive.He shows us how because he wanted to make money AND do good, Komen told him to take a hike!He shows us how in our society it’s okay to make a violent videogame and make millions, but when we want to help people and make millions, somehow that is wrong. He has truly changed my life.Mazarinehttp://wildwomanfundraising.com