Resources

Inspired by her experiences following 9-11 in New York City, Ms. Salamon discusses the rungs of philosopher Maimonides’ ladder of philanthropy which form the basis of the Judeo-Christian philanthropic traditions, looking at fundraising through the eyes of the donor.

It’s not enough to do good things: you must be effective to accomplish your goals, whether you’re raising children or leading a multi-national corporation. This basic guide to developing your inner resources as well as external skills lays a good foundation for a strategic approach to planning, leading an organization, or simply managing your own life.

Philosopher Morris uses four “transcendentals” of Aristotle—Truth, Beauty, Goodness, and Unity—as a jumping-off point for discussing how to improve the experience of your employees as well as the success of your business by “reinventing corporate spirit.”

No, not only a description of how to run a successful restaurant, this book by Manhattan restaurateur Meyer has applications for all businesses, whether for profit or not. His advice: “set the table” for your employees and the customers will come and be loyal ones; that is, success starts with your own people first.

Transforming Professional and Personal Life

An orchestra conductor and his social worker wife share with the reader their dialogue about adopting twelve Zen-like practices to invite possibility into our lives on a daily basis.

Philosopher, pastor, and professor Nouwen articulates the various aspects of fundraising for a cause that serves humanity as a form of ministry in the world, not just a distasteful means to a beneficial end.