Download or read book The Complete Idiot's Guide to Giving Back written by Elizabeth Ziemba, J.D., M.P.H. and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009-07-07 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Which charities are worth your time and money? It isn't always easy for people to make intelligent decisions about donating their time, services, and money to meet their own giving goals, and at the same time, help not-for-profit organizations achieve their visions while avoiding scams and pitfalls. Readers will learn how not-for-profits work and how donations are utilized to determine the best ways to match their personal ideals, values and giving goals with a meaningful group or cause. *Readers of Bill Clinton's Giving will welcome this book as a practical Guide *People are passionate about philanthropy, but nervous about spending wisely - this book helps them make informed, effective choices