Uncharitable, by Dan Pallotta
The charitable sector is the subject of many books suggesting ways to improve performance within the existing nonprofit model. But are our fundamental beliefs about charity part of the problem? This provocative book questions whether society’s expectations unnecessarily hobble nonprofit organizations in pursuing their mission. “I think it is time to drive a debate on this subject. This excellent book would be a good place to start” says CCVO Member Pat Ferguson, President and CEO, Operation Eyesight Universal.
Watch for a CCVO brown-bag lunch on this topic in January 2010!