The book is based on the theme of 'giving' and makes a perfect gift. More important it showcases how giving can truly benefit others and we would like to share that with your audience.

This book showcases the work of 37 causes. All proceeds of this book would go toward Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy, a non profit that is a consultant to NGOs.

3 famous Parsi caterers Tanaz Godiwalla, Kaizad Patel and Kurush Dalal have been patrons of the book with their signature recipes.

This 24 year old newsletter continues to be unique from the point of view of approach, style and content. We don't just give facts and figures. We also analyze and comment. We try to humanize and simplify philanthropy. We discuss 'giving' trends not just in India but across the world, providing statistic, quotes and rationale & challenges to giving. We help readers understand the implications of legislative changes that occur almost every year under various laws affecting charities.

Good management and proper understanding of legalities involved is the key to success in the philanthropic sector. It covers topics such as various income-tax sections, comment on issues, news, views and, although researched in depth, they're economically written, in plain language that everyone can understand. As one well-wisher recently put it, "Reading it is time well spent"

It starts with helping fundraisers get over the fear of asking and goes on to systematically detail the various methods and sources of funding. It also emphasizes the importance of good communications and marketing the cause and effectively deals with issues like mobilizing and sustaining volunteers and developing partnerships.

Topics in this book like program planning, writing a good proposal, evaluation, guidelines for grants, factors that influence donors and how projects can be improved as also the list of key Indian and foreign funding organizations, offer considerable practical value.

The book traces the efforts of a fraction of the Indian Diaspora in the Far East, Middle East, United Kingdom and the United States to 'reconnect' with their home country and be participants in the social development agenda.

While the profiles in giving, in the four geographical regions that have been mapped, are inspiring and engaging, readers may find the profiles of Diaspora fund-raising organizations: charities, intermediaries and foundations, of considerable practical value. There are also links to interesting web-sites.

This book essentially deals with some of the fundamental roles and responsibilities of nonprofit boards and discusses leadership roles in nonprofit governance as also structures and practices of nonprofit boards. One can also find useful information on values-based mission as also planning and evaluation. It is an indispensable resource for boards interested in graduating from 'managing' their organizations to 'governing' them.

The governance of voluntary / non-profit organizations becomes increasingly important as organizations grow and develop. Although most organizations have Governing Boards, motivating and channeling them wisely is often a challenge. As the non-profit establishes it-self and diversifies it operations and programs, the work of the Board takes on new meaning. An engaged and deliberate board can make the difference between an organization that is merely surviving from day to day and one that approaches the future with vision and determination. With the rapid growth and development of the non-profit sector in India the publication of this book is both timely and necessary.

In the first section of the book, the author provides the backdrop, outlining the various social and developmental challenges facing the country and why doing good makes business sense.

The second section profiles the CSR programmes of various medium and large companies and the vision and motivating factors that drive Indian business leaders like Anand Mahindra, Azim Premji, Darius Forbes, Deepak Parekh, Jamshyd Godrej, Ratan Tata, Mukesh Ambani and others to integrate CSR as a part of their business strategy.

The book celebrates ‘Corporate Social Responsibility’ and the ‘joy of corporate giving’. It is also an attempt to connect people and create consciousness about the potential of corporate philanthropy and promote organizational capacity.