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Most of us want to make a difference. We donate to charity, buy Fairtrade coffee, or try to cut down on our carbon emissions. Rarely do we know if we're really helping, and despite our best intentions, our actions can have ineffective -- and sometimes downright harmful - outcomes. Confronting this problem, William MacAskill developed the concept of effective altruism, a practical, data-driven approach which shows that each of us has the power to do an astonishing amount of good, given the right information.

And Still We Rise is an inspiring anthology of 16 true stories from across Africa, showcasing how strategic philanthropy through the Higherlife Foundation has transformed individual lives and entire communities. Founded by Tsitsi and Strive Masiyiwa during Zimbabwe's HIV/AIDS crisis.

There is a generosity crisis in North America. The number of individuals giving to charity is on the decline. For nonprofits that rely on the generosity of everyday individuals, this is an alarming statistic. But amidst these challenges, a new opportunity has arisen: the subscription economy has transformed donor behavior and preferences, making recurring giving more accessible than at any other time in history.

Make Life Good is an engaging parable that goes on an inward journey, exploring the true basis of meaning and fulfillment in life. Set against the backdrop of a chance encounter with a homeless man, the story invites individuals to explore topics such as purpose, generosity, priorities, legacy, and even eternity. While walking with Joe on this journey, eyes will be opened, minds will be stirred, and hearts will be touched as the listener is challenged to truly embrace the best that life has to offer.

While our investments should bring returns that meet our needs for expected and unexpected life events, our investments can also be a powerful extension of our values, intentions, and commitments: we can invest in what we care about. The Social Justice Investor is ready to help you put your money where your values are. This step-by-step guide to personal finance removes all the technical jargon and introduces you to the basic building blocks of investment management.

Invisible No More is a collection of stories by Native American leaders, many of them women, who are leading the way through cultural grounding and nation-building in the areas of community, environmental justice, and economic justice. Authors in the collection come from over a dozen Native nations. While telling their stories, authors excavate the history and ongoing effects of genocide and colonialism. At the same time, the authors detail ways that listeners might imagine the world differently, presenting stories of Native community building that offer benefits for all.

John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937) founded the Standard Oil Company, revolutionized the oil business and, after adjusting for inflation, may have been the richest person in world history.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER One spark of love can change everything. The social media sensation known for his viral “random acts of kindness” videos invites you to discover a bigger, more meaningful existence, one act of generosity at a time. “This book will leave your heart a little lighter...

From the time he was born, Martin Luther King III has carried the weight of his father’s legacy—and his dream of a Beloved Community built on justice, love and equal rights for all. Today, in a world burdened by histories of violence, oppression, racism, poverty, fear and disconnectedness, that dream seems more remote than ever. In answer to these challenges, Martin has teamed up with his wife and fellow activist, Arndrea Waters King, and legacy architects Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger to find a new way forward.

HansjÖrg Wyss grew up in a working-class family in Switzerland. As a college student in the 1950s, he traveled to the United States for a summer job in Colorado. It was there that he first experienced the majesty of the Grand Canyon and the American West, which forever changed him. As a business leader, Wyss pioneered a medical device company that transformed orthopedic surgery to the benefit of both doctors and patients. It was in business that Wyss developed a groundbreaking approach to problem-solving to create maximum impact.

A Causie is someone on a mission—they see a need and feel compelled to do something about it beyond writing a check. Rob Acton will show you how to identify the issue that ignites your fire, pinpoint the organization that’s the best match for you, and learn how to engage and increase your engagement as a board leader. Get ready to unleash your potential and maximize your impact!

In IN SEARCH OF MY SOCIETY: A BOOK ABOUT NAVIGATING SOCIETAL CHANGE FOR A BETTER WORLD, Joseph Alummoottil offers a powerful guide to understanding and addressing the challenges we face as a society. Through real stories and reflections, this book provides practical steps for creating positive change in your community and beyond.

For most of us, we want to be known as someone who lived a generous life. We don’t want money and possessions to guide our decisions. We would rather live open-handed so that we can bless others. This book gives practical steps on how to achieve your generosity goals, even if you don’t yet have any! You’ll hear stories from people who never realized God could use them in such a significant way.

Part memoir and part manifesto, Tell Me My Story is one leader's message of hope and offers a map to healing for those doing humanitarian work. It's also a reminder: This service and the people who do it are crucial to our world, and we must equip, empower, and encourage them to work as the best version of themselves—for themselves, for their loved ones, and for the people they serve.

Are you passionate about making a difference, but struggle to measure the impact of your work? Do you wrestle with demonstrating to others the outcomes of your organization’s efforts? In Data for Good, Patricia Steele proposes a method to harness the power of data to reshape your nonprofit, educational institution, or social impact business into a dynamic force for positive change.

Brought to you by Penguin. What's the point of a business without a purpose? James Reed, Chairman and CEO of Reed and author of Why You? 101 Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again, is on a mission to reform capitalism. Corporations, he argues, are largely ignoring their employees, customers...

When we think about whether we are good people leading a good life, we usually think about actions. Bad people do bad things that hurt others. Good people do good things that help others, and they avoid doing bad things. Simple. But while our actions certainly have consequences, today our inactions have far greater and far graver consequences. Bad actions can result in the suffering of a few or several dozen others; inaction can result in the extreme misery of thousands. 

Award winning television actress and host Belinda Lee has travelled the world in the course of her work. The bilingual thespian has met many remarkable individuals who have embraced the road less trodden and left the rat race. They volunteer their time in unusual social causes including building...

We are living through a Long Emergency: a near-continuous train of pandemics, heatwaves, droughts, resource wars, and other climate-driven disasters. In Lifehouse, Adam Greenfield asks what might happen if the tactics and networks of care that spring up in response to these times might be brought together in a single, coherent way of life?

This book focuses on the negative impacts of disinformation. Arguing that disinformation is far more pervasive than currently believed, and the negative effects of disinformation are so great that it causes people of all types to delusionally believe they are supporting helpful initiatives when in fact they are creating widespread harm that prevents society and lives from improving.