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A philanthropic covenant with Black America / edited by Rodney M. Jackson ; introduction by Tavis Smiley.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- African Americans--Charities.
- African Americans.
- African Americans--Charitable contributions.
- Community development--United States.
- Community development.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (259 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Hoboken, NJ : Wiley & Sons, c2009.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- A Philanthropic Covenant will feature eight essays from several prominent African American grantmakers, scholars, activists and clergy that will examine critical elements of modern philanthropy and how they affect Black communities for good and for ill. Each chapter will include statistical documentation of the issues, strategic recommendations to improve the quality of Black life, and examples of outstanding models already being practiced throughout the country. A Philanthropic Covenant is intended to inform individuals, grantors, religious organizations, fundraisers and youth how philanthrop
- Contents:
- A Philanthropic Covenant with Black America; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Chapter 1: Empowering the African American Community through Strategic Grantmaking; Chapter 2: Philanthropy and Religion; Chapter 3: Fundraising to Strengthen Black Communities; Chapter 4: Youth in Philanthropy; Chapter 5: Civic Engagement in the African American Community; Chapter 6: An African American Response to Natural Disasters; Chapter 7: Families and Friends-The Power of Small Groups; Chapter 8: Time and Talent: Volunteerism as a Resource for Black Communities
- Chapter 9: A Philanthropic Covenant with Black AmericaReconciling King's Dream, Obama's Election, and the Imperative for a Black Philanthropic Covenant; About The National Center for Black Philanthropy, Inc.; About the Editor; About the Authors; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on metadata supplied by the publisher and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9786612137693
- 9780470494134
- 0470494131
- 9781282137691
- 1282137697
- 9780470494110
- 0470494115
- OCLC:
- 431903168
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