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The Greater Good

How Philanthropy Drives the American Economy and Can Save Capitalism

By: Claire Gaudiani

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The Greater Good

How Philanthropy Drives the American Economy and Can Save Capitalism

By: Claire Gaudiani

Includes information on African Americans, Buddhism/Buddhists, capitalism, children, citizen generosity, community foundations, democracy, economic growth, education, European Americans, founding fathers generosity, government funding, home ownership, human capital, immigrants/immigration, National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, Native Americans, physical capital, the poor, quality of life, Scholarship America, scholarships, social health, social problems, taxes, Teach for America, United Negro College Fund, United Way, upward mobility, volunteering, wealth, well-being, women, etc.

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Macmillan

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0805076921

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9780805076929

Daughters of the Declaration

How Women Social Entrepreneurs Built the American Dream

By: Claire Gaudiani,David Graham Burnett

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Daughters of the Declaration

How Women Social Entrepreneurs Built the American Dream

By: Claire Gaudiani,David Graham Burnett

America's founding fathers established an idealistic framework for a bold experiment in democratic governance. The new nation would be built on the belief that "all men are created equal, and are endowed . . . with a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." The challenge of turning these ideals into reality for all citizens was taken up by a set of exceptional American women. Distinguished scholar and civic leader Claire Gaudiani calls these women "social entrepreneurs," arguing that they brought the same drive and strategic intent to their pursuit of "the greater good" that their male counterparts applied to building the nation's capital markets throughout the nineteenth century. Gaudiani tells the stories of these patriotic women, and their creation of America's unique not-for-profit, or "social profit" sector. She concludes that the idealism and optimism inherent in this work provided an important asset to the increasing prosperity of the nation from its founding to the Second World War. Social entrepreneurs have defined a system of governance "by the people," and they remain our best hope for continued moral leadership in the world.

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1610390326

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Generosity Rules!

A Guidebook to Giving

By: Claire Gaudiani

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Generosity Rules!

A Guidebook to Giving

By: Claire Gaudiani

The United States is still the most prosperous country in the world, despite our recent troubles. We are not perfect by a wide margin, but we have done an extraordinary job of providing upward mobility for millions of citizens for centuries. Today it is more important than ever to be generous to one another. Gaudiani provides a personal guide to practicing this virture in tough times. Few people recognize how important the generosity of individual citizens has been to our social and economic success. We all enjoy the benefits of these gifts every day. Ever take an anti-biotic? Have a retirement account? Know anyone who went to school on a scholarship? Each of these wonderful things, and many, many more, has been brought to you by citizen generosity. Claire Gaudiani captures this unique spirit of helping one another in her carefully researched stories. She will entertain and inspire you, and as only Claire can, challenge you to join her in contributing to the greater good.

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0595471285

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The Greater Good

How Philanthropy Drives the American Economy and Can Save Capitalism

By: Claire Gaudiani, Ph.D.

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How Philanthropy Drives the American Economy and Can Save Capitalism

By: Claire Gaudiani, Ph.D.

A persuasive re-examination of American prosperity and the generosity that has built our nation For over a century, the United States has stood as a beacon of prosperity and democracy, proof that big business and big dreams could flourish side by side. Yet few Americans realize the crucial role that generosity plays in keeping that fragile balance. And now, with gated communities, oppressive personal debts, shrinking government, and tax and welfare reform crusades, that essential moral glue is at risk of melting away. A leading voice for community development, former Connecticut College president and scholar Claire Gaudiani explores all these issues as she examines American prosperity from the Constitution to the New Economy bust. She traces the push and pull of the robber barons and the progressive movement, the New Deal and the postwar boom, and the Me Decade and the technology revolution, finding that altruism powerfully invests in people, property, and ingenuity. Rather than pitting the capitalists against the populists, Gaudiani brings both sides to the table to reseal this fundamental social contract and provide a blueprint for a just future. The Greater Good is a passionate, pragmatic, and, finally, optimistic manifesto for revitalizing the promise of the American economy.

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Macmillan

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1466843721

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Love Notes

Creating Love That Lasts

By: Claire Gaudiani,David Burnett

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Love Notes

Creating Love That Lasts

By: Claire Gaudiani,David Burnett

Falling in love is an event, but creating love that lasts a lifetime is a process. Love Notes shows you and your partner how to control this process. How do you manage disappointment? How do you deal with ‘the fickle finger of fate?’ How do you maximize optimism and security? How do you help your partner become the ‘best version of him/her self? David and Claire have been happily married for 55 years. They offer you a framework for building ‘real love’ over many years. They acknowledge their many privileges and opportunities, but focus on the decisions that have enabled love to grow for decades despite the challenges that every coupe faces. Their humor and imagination will inspire you to take charge of your own love life. Whether you are just starting out on your quest or seeking to deepen an existing partnership, the authors have sound advice for you, packaged with entertaining stories, as well as candor and humility. After all, there are no perfect scores on the test of life!

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1663249962

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9781663249968

Daughters of the Declaration

How Women Social Entrepreneurs Built the American Dream

By: Claire Gaudiani,David Graham Burnett

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How Women Social Entrepreneurs Built the American Dream

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Generosity Rules!

A Guidebook to Giving

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The Greater Good

The Greater Good

Daughters of the Declaration

Daughters of the Declaration

Generosity Rules!

Generosity Rules!

The Greater Good

The Greater Good

Love Notes

Love Notes

Daughters of the Declaration

Daughters of the Declaration

Generosity Rules!

Generosity Rules!

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