Cracks are becoming visible in American work habits. Whole subpopulations now have weak attachments to self-supporting labor. This worsens poverty and economic mobility. It also damages well-being in subtler ways because work plays a vital role in building social connections, and boosting self-respect and happiness. Any sensible effort to improve American prosperity today must begin by bolstering work. Alas, government agencies have a very checkered history when it comes to helping those who have struggled in the workforce develop the capacities to do better in the future. Statistically, most government job-training programs are quite unimpressive. There are, however, many charitable programs that have demonstrated real success at leading unskilled persons, single mothers, inexperienced minorities, released prisoners, former addicts, and other at-risk populations into lasting, transformative employment. This book was written to help donors find those successful models and strategies. Because when it comes to curing deprivation, softening inequality, improving life satisfaction, and strengthening society, work works.

Clearing Obstacles to Work: A Wise Giver's Guide to Fostering Self-Reliance

David Bass

Reference

The Philanthropy Roundtable

Amid debates over mobility, economic stagnation, living wages, and persistent unemployment, one of today s economic paradoxes is that there are hundreds of thousands of well-paying jobs that employers cannot fill because they require middle level skills that are presently in serious shortage. Philanthropists have been successful in recent years in helping struggling populations qualify for entry-level jobs. Philanthropists driving the school-reform movement have been crucial in making four-year college a reachable goal for more young people than ever. Now there is a yawning opportunity for philanthropists to open paths between those two poles. Through community college, apprenticeships, intensive credential training, practical internships, and other means, workers can gain valuable skills in computer programming, lab-technician work, machine tooling, customer service, medical assisting positions, and other such jobs that don t require a bachelor s degree, but are too skilled for entry-level employees. Philanthropists are already connecting educators, nonprofits, and companies, and funneling young people and low-wage adult workers into job training. If expanded, this assistance has the potential to move millions of Americans firmly into the middle class. It can also resolve occupational bottlenecks that are crippling manufacturers, health-care providers, and service companies that want to expand but lack adequate middle-skill employees. If you are a donor who wants to bolster America s workforce, this practical book will show you how.

Learning to Be Useful: A Wise Giver's Guide to Supporting Career and Technical Education

The importance of respecting donor intent is frequently mentioned in discussions of philanthropic practice, but often misinterpreted or given only lip service. Wise donors, though, know that energetically guarding their gifts and their mission is the only way to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of personal giving.This comprehensive, easy-to-read book outlines-with a clarity and authority never before achieved-all of the vital steps need to protect your giving legacy. It carefully avoids one-size-fits-all solutions, addresses the central matters in depth, and incorporates the wisdom of scores of donors, foundation leaders, and consultants who generously share their experiences, from horror stories to triumphs. No matter where you are in your philanthropic journey, you can take steps to avoid losing control of your charitable gifts. And you must. As this thorough and practical book demonstrates, there is a high likelihood of bitter disappointment if you don't act to enshrine your philathropic principles in careful codes, staff choices, governance rules, and management procedures. Study this guide to make sure the fruits of your hard work and generosity actually go to the causes you hold dear.

Protecting Your Legacy: A Wise Giver's Guide to Honoring and Preserving Donor Intent

Joanne Florino

Philanthropy Roundtable

Complete First Aid

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Rod Baker

Maurice A. Kibel

Safety & First Aid

New Holland Publishers, Ltd.

See the best price to sell, buy, or rent books by David Bass. BookScouter helps to compare book prices from 25+ online bookstores and 30+ buyback vendors with a single search.

Books by David Bass