In his latest book, Reich says nonprofits must fundamentally change their mindset and the way they engage their supporters in order to effect lasting change in the world....

PND's Nick Scott reviews the story of Ray Chambers, co-founder of Malaria No More, and his efforts to address one of the most pressing public health challenges confronting the developing world today by providing maximum bed-net coverage in some of the most badly affected African countries....

The authors share their reasoning for why women are not only perfectly suited to the challenges of philanthropy, but, because of their distinct approach to giving, are uniquely positioned to drive real and lasting change in the world....

Hammond shares the story of how he and Dawn Hutchinson-Weiss founded KaBOOM! in 1995 to help residents in low-income communities organize themselves to build much-needed playgrounds....

Paul Spohr reviews two books about social entrepreneurship, which has become a powerful movement and whose proponents are eager to spread its message further so that it becomes an even greater force for social change....

Reading this compact book from Buffett is like sitting down for a heart-to-heart with a good friend who wants to share his optimism and simple rules for living, plus the opinions he formed about wealth as the son of one of the world's richest and savviest investors....

In her new book, Sagawa, a former Clinton and Bush administration official, argues that strategically focused volunteering and national service are powerful forces that can help solve challenges in childhood development, education, health, aging, poverty, the environment, and other vital areas....

In twenty-seven chapters, Global Philanthropy paints a complex portrait of philanthropy around the world as seen through the eyes of a remarkable range of contributors, including CEOs, program directors, donor advisors, strategists, and teachers....

Lublin, the founder of Dress for Success and CEO of Do Something, highlights lessons learned from the nonprofit sector as models for corporate business practice in the post-Great Recession economy, which has forced organizations of all sizes to cut budgets and expenses, extract value from every dollar spent, and become more creative....

Kirby, a journalist, joins the food lit fray with a gripping, extraordinary eye-opener that exposes the reality inside CAFOs — Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations — increasingly responsible for our country's meat production, as well as a wonderful illustration of the power of public protest and activism....

Christopher Moore reviews an updated version of Loeb's 1999 classic, in which the writer-activist offers advice for anyone who wants to make a difference, including the equivalent of the Ten Commandments for would-be activists.....

The Foundation Center's Stephen Sherman finds that grantwriting consultant Faruqi's guidelooks past the proposal itself and advocates a more holistic approach to grantseeking that also encompasses the executive director, board members, program and public relations staff, volunteers, and even clients....

PND's Lauren Brathwaite reviews blogger and consultant Boles' user-friendly guide to making philanthropic generosity a part of your life, with real-life examples of sharing our existing resources and talents to help someone in need....

In his new book, gift planning guru Johnson presents stories from the field along with practical knowledge, tactics, and strategies designed to help small and mid-size nonprofits create a gift-planning program sure to bring success....

PND's Kyoko Uchida reviews fundraising expert Hart's guide, which uses case studies and his own experience to argue that going green is not only affordable but also an effective strategy for nonprofits to raise funds more efficiently, reduce their operating costs, and spend more on their core mission....