Wendy Smith (2)
Autor/a de Give a Little: How Your Small Donations Can Transform Our World
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Sobre l'autor
Wendy Smith has worked in the nonprofit sector for the past twenty years. She is inspired by the generosity of everyday citizens and passionate about informing them of the power of their giving. Wendy lives in a suburb of Chicago with her twin daughters.
Crèdit de la imatge: Wendy Smith (Fundraiserin)
Obres de Wendy Smith
Etiquetat
Coneixement comú
- Nacionalitat
- USA
- Professions
- Fundraiserin
Membres
Ressenyes
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Autors associats
Estadístiques
- Obres
- 1
- Membres
- 61
- Popularitat
- #274,234
- Valoració
- 4.3
- Ressenyes
- 1
- ISBN
- 73
- Llengües
- 3
During the initial part of the book, Smith explains how a large portion of charitable giving is actually made by Americans in small amounts, such as $10 or $20. For instance, after the 2004 tsunami, 45 percent of the total given (or $2.78 billion) for tsunami efforts was provided by ordinary Americans. Bill Gates and Warren Buffett may get more publicity for donating less, as a total, but the bulk of charitable efforts are made by regular people.
The bulk of the book, however, offers a fascinating look at organizations, often little-known ones, and all the good works they do, along with information about what a small donation can do. I've never heard of such groups as World Bicycle Relief or Potters for Peace (and dozens of others) but they save lives every day.
It's said that charitable giving offers health benefits to the person doing the giving. I think it's possible that reading about good works and places to perhaps donate a small amount might do the same. Excellent book that gave me a lot of new ideas for worthwhile charities.… (més)