Hey everyone! Heading into spring break next week, I’m looking forward to having some extra time to read and relax. Below are a few of the books about humanitarian causes and nonprofits that I’m currently reading or recently finished.
Uncharitable by Dan Pallotta
I started reading this book last week, and I’m already intrigued by its premise. Pallotta, a career fundraiser and humanitarian, questions the guiding principles of the nonprofit industry. He recommends upending these foundations in order to make charitable work more sustainable. Look for a post about Uncharitable soon!
Charity Case by Dan Pallotta
Charity Case is the sequel to Uncharitable. After deconstructing the nonprofit industry in Uncharitable, Pallotta offers new suggestions for how to reform the nonprofit industry and inform the American public about giving, nonprofits and social enterprise. I’m excited to read this book once I finish Uncharitable.
Building Social Business by Muhammad Yunus
Nobel Prize Winner (and Vanderbilt University Graduate Program in Economic Development graduate!) Muhammad Yunus pioneered the fields of microfinance and microcredit. His book Building Social Business outlines a new dimension of capitalism, social business, in which sustainable businesses have positive social impact. After attending the Turner Family Center for Social Ventures annual summit this month, I’m excited to learn more about social enterprise. Reading Building Social Business is my first step to do that.
80,000 Hours by Benjamin Todd
This book gives advice and guidance to finding a fulfilling career with the largest social impact. Eighty-thousand hours is part of the Effective Altruism movement, a thought-provoking project that’s worth learning more about. You can get a free digital copy of 80,000 hours by signing up for the 80,000 hours newsletter.
Financial Inclusion at the Bottom of the Pyramid by Carol Realini and Karl Mehta
I read this book earlier this month and learned so much from it. Financial Inclusion at the Bottom of the Pyramid outlines the need for access to digital banking and financial services for the global poor. If you have any background in economics or finance, you’ll be enthralled by how financial technology is being used to empower and include
The Locust Effect by Gary Haugen
I re-read The Locust Effect in January and was reminded of the importance of the rule of law and working justice systems in alleviating poverty. Haugen is the founder of International Justice Mission, an organization that works to bring justice to the poor. I highly recommend reading The Locust Effect if you’re passionate about justice and justice system reform.
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