| A Philanthropic Covenant with Black America Contributor(s): Jackson, Rodney (Author), Smiley, Tavis (Foreword by), Carson, Emmett D. (Afterword by) |
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ISBN: 0470397926 ISBN-13: 9780470397923 Publisher: Wiley OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2009 Annotation: "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 philanthropy--time, talent "and" treasure--can be strategically mobilized to assist Black communities in dealing more effectively with the issues outlined in "The Covenant with Black America," Throughout the book, emphasis will be placed on the role, responsibilities and potential of African Americans and African-American philanthropy, in particular, to affect positive change in their own communities. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Business & Economics | Nonprofit Organizations & Charities - General - Social Science | Philanthropy & Charity |
| Dewey: 361.760 |
| LCCN: 2009001908 |
| Physical Information: 0.91" H x 6.12" W x 9.3" (0.96 lbs) 238 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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 philanthropy--time, talent and treasure--can be strategically mobilized to assist Black communities in dealing more effectively with the issues outlined in The Covenant with Black America. Throughout the book, emphasis will be placed on the role, responsibilities and potential of African Americans and African-American philanthropy, in particular, to affect positive change in their own communities. |