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The real problem solvers : social entrepreneurs in America
Today, \"social entrepreneurship\" describes a host of new initiatives, and often refers to approaches that are breaking from traditional philanthropic and charitable organizational behavior. Nowhere is this more true than in the United States—where, from 1995–2005, the number of non-profit organizations registered with the IRS grew by 53%. But, what types of change have these social entrepreneurial efforts brought to the world of civil society and philanthropy? What works in today's environment? And, what barriers are these new efforts breaking down as they endeavor to make the world a better place? The Real Problem Solvers brings together leading entrepreneurs, funders, investors, thinkers, and champions in the field to answer these questions from their own, first-person perspectives. Contributors include marquee figures, such as Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, Ashoka Founder Bill Drayton, Jacqueline Novogratz, Founder of the Acumen Fund, and Sally Osberg, CEO of the Skoll Foundation. The core chapters are anchored by an introduction, a conclusion, and question-and-answers sections that weave together the voices of various contributors. In no other book are so many leaders presented side-by-side. Therefore, this is the ideal accessible and personal introduction for students of and newcomers to social entrepreneurship.
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Julius Rosenwald
This is the first serious biography of the exuberant man who
transformed the Sears, Roebuck company into the country's most important retailer.
He was also one of the early 20th century's notable philanthropists... The richness
of primary evidence continually delights. -- Judith Sealander, author of
Private Wealth and Public Life [No] mere philanthropist [but
a] subtle, stinging critic of our racial democracy. -- W. E. B. DuBois on
Julius Rosenwald In this richly revealing biography of a major,
but little-known, American businessman and philanthropist, Peter Ascoli brings to
life a portrait of Julius Rosenwald, the man and his work. The son of
first-generation German Jewish immigrants, Julius Rosenwald, known to his friends as
JR, apprenticed for his uncles, who were major clothing manufacturers in
New York City. It would be as a men's clothing salesperson that JR would make his
fateful encounter with Sears, Roebuck and Company, which he eventually fashioned
into the greatest mail order firm in the world. He also founded Chicago's Museum of
Science and Industry. And in the American South Rosenwald helped support the
building of the more than 5,300 schools that bore his name. Yet the charitable fund
he created during World War I went out of existence in 1948 at his expressed wish.
Ascoli provides a fascinating account of Rosenwald's meteoric rise in American
business, but he also portrays a man devoted to family and with a desire to help his
community that led to a lifelong devotion to philanthropy. He tells about
Rosenwald's important philanthropic activities, especially those connected with the
Rosenwald schools and Booker T. Washington, and later through the Rosenwald
Fund. Ascoli's account of Rosenwald is an inspiring story of hard
work and success, and of giving back to the nation in which he prospered.
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A work in progress : a memoir
In this intimate memoir of life beyond the camera, Connor Franta shares the lessons he has learned on his journey from small-town boy to Internet sensation--so far. Connor offers a look at his Midwestern upbringing as one of four children in the home and one of five in the classroom; his struggles with identity, body image, and sexuality in his teen years; and his decision to finally pursue his creative and artistic passions in his early twenties, setting up his thrilling career as a YouTube personality, philanthropist, entrepreneur, and tastemaker. Exploring his past with insight and humor, his present with humility, and his future with hope, Connor reveals his private struggles while providing heartfelt words of wisdom for young adults. His words will resonate with anyone coming of age in the digital era, but at the core is a timeless message for people of all ages: don't be afraid to be yourself and to go after what you truly want.--From publisher description.
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Generation impact : how next gen donors are revolutionizing giving
An insider's guide to the coming philanthropic revolution Meet the next generation of big donors--the Gen X and Millennial philanthropists who will be the most significant donors ever and will shape our world in profound ways.Hear them describe their ambitious plans to revolutionize giving so it achieves greater impact.
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Oprah Winfrey
A biography of the talk show host, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, including how she overcame her poverty-stricken childhood to become a multi-billionaire.
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Daughters of the declaration : how women social entrepreneurs built the American dream
America's founding fathers established an idealistic framework for a bold experiment in democratic governance. The new nation would be built on the belief that all men are created equal, and are endowed...with a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.\" The challenge of turning these ideals into reality for all citizens was taken up by a set of exceptional American women. Distinguished scholar and civic leader Claire Gaudiani calls these women social entrepreneurs,\" arguing that they brought the same drive and strategic intent to their pursuit of the greater good\" that their male counterparts applied to building the nation's capital markets throughout the nineteenth century. Gaudiani tells the stories of these patriotic women, and their creation of America's unique not-for-profit, or social profit\" sector. She concludes that the idealism and optimism inherent in this work provided an important asset to the increasing prosperity of the nation from its founding to the Second World War. Social entrepreneurs have defined a system of governance by the people,\" and they remain our best hope for continued moral leadership in the world.
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Shaun White : a snowboarder and skateboarder who cares
\"Read about extreme sports athlete Shaun White in this sports biography. Learn about Shaun from the difficulties he faced when he was born to now where he has become one of the coolest sports stars around!\"--Provided by publisher.
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The Art of Being Unreasonable
Unorthodox success principles from a billionaire entrepreneur and philanthropist Eli Broad's embrace of \"unreasonable thinking\" has helped him build two Fortune 500 companies, amass personal billions, and use his wealth to create a new approach to philanthropy. He has helped to fund scientific research institutes, K-12 education reform, and some of the world's greatest contemporary art museums. By contrast, \"reasonable\" people come up with all the reasons something new and different can't be done, because, after all, no one else has done it that way. This book shares the \"unreasonable\" principles—from negotiating to risk-taking, from investing to hiring—that have made Eli Broad such a success. * Broad helped to create the Frank Gehry-designed Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the Broad Contemporary Art Museum at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and The Broad, a new museum being built in downtown Los Angeles * His investing approach to philanthropy has led to the creation of scientific and medical research centers in the fields of genomic medicine and stem cell research * At his alma mater, Michigan State University, he endowed a full-time M.B.A. program, and he and his wife have funded a new contemporary art museum on campus to serve the broader region * Eli Broad is the founder of two Fortune 500 companies: KB Home and SunAmerica If you're stuck doing what reasonable people do—and not getting anywhere—let Eli Broad show you how to be unreasonable, and see how far your next endeavor can go.
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