The Idealist.org Handbook to Building a Better World: How to Turn Your Good Intentions into Actions that Make a Difference

By Stephanie Land and Idealist.org

Book Overview

From the world's largest nonprofit networking website'a resource that gives readers the tools they need to make a difference. Part career guide, part activist's handbook, The Idealist.org Handbook to Building a Better World provides tools and inspiration for anyone who wants to make a difference but doesn't know where to start. Inspired by Idealist.org's 600,000-member online community and their ongoing search for work that gives back to the world, this practical reference walks readers through the different ways they can get involved and the range of possibilities for applying one's interests and skills to meet their community's needs. Idealist.org's staff gives a comprehensive understanding of the issues, options, organizations, and resources so readers can be proactive, whether it's through one's current job, volunteering, donating, personal spending, board service, starting an organization, or changing careers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0399534873
• ISBN13: 9780399534874
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Very useful resource. Highly recommend.

This is a wonderful resource for those that want a make a difference in the world. Great book & great website!

Well done!

I purchased this book thinking I would be helping Idealist.org with a product purchase, but once I started reading, I realized how I would be helping myself! I found the book well done and informative.

Great Resource

Very well organized and well written. Many new resources and innovative approaches on how to direct 'good' energy.