If you’re a fundraiser or social entrepreneur keen to secure large gift for any kind of social cause you need to be able to ask the right people for the right money in the right way. But how do you do that? In this ground-breaking book, global experts Bernard Ross and Clare Segal share their approach - used by major fundraising organisations from UNHCR in the Middle East to MSF in the US and from UK’s Oxford University to MEF Museum in Argentina – which has been used to secure gifts up to $110m in a single ask. Whether you’re an experienced fundraiser looking for new ideas, a newbie keen to get to the right approach fast, or a board member anxious to help out, you’ll find the answers you’re looking for inside. The book also has a special social bonus - every copy you buy will result in a donation to the WHO foundation to pay for a Covid 19 vaccine in a developing nation. “One reasonably useful book = one life-saving vaccine.”
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The Basic Bakunin: Writings 1869-1871
- 248pages
- 9 heures de lecture
The three years covered by this anthology represent the only time in Mikhail Bakunin’s life when he was able to concentrate on his work and sustain a consistent output of speeches and writings. Only one of these texts has appeared before in an unabridged English translation. All dating from the period of Bakunin’s propaganda on behalf of the First International, they thus belong to a period central to Bakunin’s anarchism and mark the height of his influence during his lifetime.Robert M. Cutler’s introduction traces the development of selected themes in Bakunin’s pre-anarchist thought--beginning with his acquaintanceship with German idealist philosophy-- through his anarchist period. In this way it reconstructs Bakunin’s concept of the role of the International in the revolutionary movement and provides a new interpretation of his theory and practice of revolutionary organization. The chronology and annotated bibliography make this collection an ideal introduction to Bakunin and a useful reference work for specialists.
How to apply the latest developments in psychology and neurology for better fundraising and influencing skills Leading fundraising expert Bernard Ross offers an alternative yet effective model for asking and influencing potential donors and peers, using the latest techniques developed in the neural and psychological sciences.
Focusing on the aftermath of the Iran-Contra scandal, this book analyzes the Reagan administration's struggle to restore public credibility during a tumultuous year following the revelation of covert operations. It delves into the challenges faced by President Reagan and highlights the importance of damage-control strategies in maintaining the integrity of the modern presidency. Through comparative analysis, it reveals how the scandal affected the presidential office and the broader implications for political leadership.
Scandal and American Politics in the 21st Century
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Focusing on the management of scandal allegations in contemporary U.S. politics, this book explores the evolving perceptions of scandal's impact on political credibility. It highlights significant federal and state scandals, particularly sex scandals, and examines the damage limitation strategies employed by politicians to mitigate declines in their standing. By analyzing these strategies and their effectiveness, the book suggests that scandals may now be viewed as temporary setbacks rather than definitive ends to political careers.
The Strategy Workout has been specially developed to be clear, simple, very easy to follow and highly effective. Our unique pre-workout test will help you identify your weak and strong points and the straightforward 10-step improvement plan will show you how you can quickly boost your skills.
Soviet and Post-Soviet Foreign Policies I
East-South Relations and the Political Economy of the Communist Bloc, 1971–1991
This collection of studies investigates the political economy of international relations between the Soviet bloc (the "East") and the developing world (the "South"), focusing on the 1970s and 1980s. The works examine East-South relations from the standpoints of international trade patterns, financial transfers, and military relations.