The Idealist.Org Handbook to Building a Better World - by Idealist Org & Stephanie Land (Paperback)

About the Book

Part career guide, part activist's handbook, this unique work provides tools and inspiration for anyone who wants to make a difference but doesn't know where to start. 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.

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

?"The Idealist.org Handbook to Building a Better World" helps idealists of all ages to assess and identify their interests and motivations, and provides the tools, strategies, and inspiration to become engaged and active citizens.?
?Jon McConnell, Associate Director for Public Service Education, Haas Center for Public Service, Stanford University
?Given the explosion of interest in trying to make a difference?through offering time, talent, or treasure? this book provides compelling, easy-to-follow guidance on how to turn good intentions into effective world- changing actions.?
?Kevin F.F. Quigley, President, National Peace Corps Association
?At once practical and inspirational, this book asks the simple but penetrating questions: Are you an idealist? If so, what are you going to do about it? A must-read for anyone interested in making a difference, changing their life and community?in short, building a better world.?
?Patrick Corvington, Senior Associate,

"The Idealist.org Handbook to Building a Better World" helps idealists of all ages to assess and identify their interests and motivations, and provides the tools, strategies, and inspiration to become engaged and active citizens.
Jon McConnell, Associate Director for Public Service Education, Haas Center for Public Service, Stanford University
Given the explosion of interest in trying to make a difference through offering time, talent, or treasure this book provides compelling, easy-to-follow guidance on how to turn good intentions into effective world- changing actions.
Kevin F.F. Quigley, President, National Peace Corps Association
At once practical and inspirational, this book asks the simple but penetrating questions: Are you an idealist? If so, what are you going to do about it? A must-read for anyone interested in making a difference, changing their life and community in short, building a better world.
Patrick Corvington, Senior Associate, The Annie E. Ca

a"The Idealist.org Handbook to Building a Better World" helps idealists of all ages to assess and identify their interests and motivations, and provides the tools, strategies, and inspiration to become engaged and active citizens.a
aJon McConnell, Associate Director for Public Service Education, Haas Center for Public Service, Stanford University
aGiven the explosion of interest in trying to make a differenceathrough offering time, talent, or treasurea this book provides compelling, easy-to-follow guidance on how to turn good intentions into effective world- changing actions.a
aKevin F.F. Quigley, President, National Peace Corps Association
aAt once practical and inspirational, this book asks the simple but penetrating questions: Are you an idealist? If so, what are you going to do about it? A must-read for anyone interested in making a difference, changing their life and communityain short, building a better world.a
aPatrick Corvington, Senior Associate, The Annie E. Casey Foundation
aThis has to be the single best book for those who want to translate good intentions into action. a]Whoever you are, whatever you are doing, this book will empower you to help make this world a better place. A must- read for idealists everywhere!a
aBill Alberta, Associate Director, Cornell Career Services
aIdealist.orgas website has been a powerhouse of information and knowledge for over a decade, and this new book captures and shares those resources with anyone who has ever hoped to amake a difference.a a]This book should prevent the idealist in anyone from becoming a pessimistic realist.a
aBeth Olson, Associate Director, Center for Career Education, ColumbiaUniversity
a"The Idealist.org Handbook to Building a Better World" shows us how to consider making a difference in unconventional waysa]. The most empowering message from the experts at Idealist.org is that building a better world through taking action is possible, no matter how small that action may be.a
aLinda Arra, Director, Career Services, Lafayette College
aThis book is an outstanding resource for anyone who wants to make a difference but is not sure how to begin. This down-to-earth, highly informative book is useful both to beginning job seekers and experienced professionals considering a career change. I highly recommend this book.a
aDee Thompson, Director, Career Center, Portland State University