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Inspiring Articles

"For Modern Kids, 'Philanthropy' Is No Grown-Up Word"

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/12/29/AR2007122901848.html

 

"Bad Times, Good Deeds"
http://www.forbes.com/personalfinance/philanthropy/2008/06/10/corporate-philanthropy-economy-pf-cx_rc_0610philanthropy.html

 

"State of giving: Corporations make philanthropy their business"

 http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/stories/2006/10/09/story2.html?jst=s_cn_hl

 

Instructional Books

Developing Your Case for Support

by Timothy L. Seiler

        Basic manual on learning about fundraising, which also provides worksheets to get you started.

 

Writing for a Good Cause: The Complete Guide to Crafting Proposals and Other Persuasive Pieces for Nonprofits

by Joseph Barbato & Danielle Furlich

        Instructional guide on learning about writing to obtain sponsors or contributors in fundraising.

 

The Teen Guide to Global Action: How to Connect with Others (Near and Far) to Create Social Change

by Barbara Lewis

    Inspirational book providing stories about real-life philanthropic youth, opportunities for philanthropy and resources to put philanthropic  service into practice.