“This book is the primer for social innovation.”— Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and Founder of Grameen Bank
97% of Millennials say it’s important for them to engage in work that has a positive impact on the world. The message is clear: Today’s younger generations deeply value social responsibility.
They feel an obligation to “do good” and solve the problems they see everyday on the news and in their communities. Their drive to make an impact has transformed everything from the way teenagers use their spare time, to the classes college students take, to the careers that young adults pursue.
But many Millennials (and others) struggle with the application and implementation of their idealistic intentions; they want to “do good”, but are not sure how to get started, or how to strengthen and sustain their efforts once they’ve taken flight.
That’s why I contributed to the new book, DO GOOD WELL: YOUR GUIDE TO LEADERSHIP, ACTION, AND SOCIAL INNOVATION
(Jossey-Bass paperback and e-book). Already a #1 Amazon Best-Seller, DO GOOD WELL is a groundbreaking leadership guide that provides a comprehensive and concrete roadmap to making a positive and lasting impact.
I was honored to co-author the chapter entitled “What Works in Fundraising.”
Sonal Shah, First Director of the White House Office of Social Innovation and Civic Participation, calls the book “a catalyst to help those who want to accelerate social change. It is the ‘go to’ reference on how citizens can make a big impact in their communities and around the world!”
Written with a fresh voice and a dash of humor, DO GOOD WELL offers students and young adults a practical and hands-on way to establish their unique brand of leadership.
The book begins with the knowledge that all impactful change starts from within. Next, it provides a 12-part framework for developing solutions that can break through any barriers to change. This process is simplified into three core principles: Do What Works, Work Together, and Make It Last. The final portion of the book gives readers the tools and step-by-step instructions they’ll need to execute their ideas and maximize their impact.
DO GOOD WELL captures the entrepreneurial and creative spirit of our time by drawing upon the experiences of today’s most talented young leaders. Incredibly versatile, the book delivers a winning combination of interdisciplinary research, case studies, personal anecdotes, practical advice, worksheets, and reflection questions. As a result, it is an ideal partner both as an individual read and in the group setting (managing businesses, nonprofits, or clubs; facilitating student affairs programs; teaching courses on entrepreneurship or service learning; running leadership workshops and trainings, etc.). DO GOOD WELL is the comprehensive must-read for anyone motivated to effect meaningful, sustainable change.
EARLY REVIEWS
“The book we’ve all been waiting for – brilliant and full of energy, this manual provides the tools and step-by-step instructions to transform anyone into a leader of social change. So hands-on and high-yield that it will never gather dust!” — Nancy Lublin, CEO of DoSomething.org
“A practical field guide for young people wanting to change the world.” — Nick Kristof, New York Times columnist and Co-Author of Half the Sky
“An outstanding leadership guide that empowers young entrepreneurs to be the change and take action today. An essential companion for the classroom, boardroom, and chatroom.” — Alan Khazei, Co-Founder of City Year and Founder of Be The Change, Inc
DO GOOD WELL is also a new organization! Learn more about it HERE.
