Generosity in Print

Here you will find a list of books dealing with the subject of generosity. We include academic titles as well as practical, religious and popular works. The list is divided into topical sections. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list of texts about the topic of generosity, so please use it at your discretion. The Science of Generosity and the University of Notre Dame do not necessarily endorse or substantiate any of the information found in these volumes. If you would like to suggest a book for this list, please e-mail its information to generous@nd.edu. Browse the list by clicking on one of the sub-headings below to go directly to the topic that interests you. Or download the full bibliography in a Word document with live html links to each title at Books on Generosity.

General Generosity and Philanthropy
Philanthropic Information for Individuals and Families
Religious and Spiritual Generosity
Religious Giving for Families
Volunteering
Generosity
For and about Young Adults
Philanthropy in America
International Philanthropy
Location-Specific Generosity
Women and Philanthropy
Increasing Philanthropy and Fundraising
Noted Philanthropists and Philanthropic Organizations
Corporate Philanthropy and Social Responsibility
Social Entrepreneurship
Literature, Poetry, and Readings
For and about Children
Children’s Storybooks about Generosity