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One person can make a difference

The Idealist.org Handbook to Building a Better World is the ultimate resource for anyone who wants to make a difference in their community and doesn't know where to start. Written by the experts at Idealist.org, the world's largest meeting place for individuals and organizations who want to collaborate on issues that matter, it arms you with ideas and resources so you can turn your good intentions into actions that make a real difference.

Whatever kind of contribution you want to make, this book will give you the tools to make it happen. You'll find ideas on:

• Ten different ways to volunteer that can fit into anyone's schedule
• Supporting a nonprofit from behind the scenes by serving on its board
• Creative alternatives to donating cash and how to make the most of any donation
• Changing the world through your workplace by harnessing your employer's resources
• Joining forces with for-profit companies that practice Corporate Social Responsibility
• Transitioning into a nonprofit career, with real-life advice from nonprofit pros

Whether you're a student, professional, stay-at-home parent, or retiree, The Idealist.org Handbook to Building a Better World will empower you to make an impact, have your voice heard, and become a catalyst for change.

Read the book's introduction

Have a look inside the book! Download the introduction as a PDF.

• Introduction of The Idealist.org Handbook to Building a Better Worldpdf

The concept for this book is just so heartwarming. It tugs at, tempts, and thrills the idealist in all of us. With so many examples of ways to invest time, talent, and dollars it underscores the idea that anyone can help to make the world a better place. Like any good guidebook you will find yourself marking it up and referring to it often, whether planning a day trip or an extended stay."

— Linda Wiener, Aging and Workforce Consultant, Wiener Training and Consulting Group