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The Giving Back Guidebook

YOUR ROADMAP TO LIFE-TRANSFORMING GENEROSITY
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WANT TO KNOW HOW YOU CAN GIVE BACK IN THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY WITHOUT HAVING TO FIGURE IT OUT ON YOUR OWN?

The Giving Back Guidebook will guide you through starting a lifestyle of generosity that fulfills your purpose, maximizes your influence, and transforms lives.
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Inside you'll discover:

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​Why you need to address your desire to give back to the world;
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How you can unlock a purpose-filled, influential, joyful and generous lifestyle;
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How the practice of giving back can massively enhance your performance, credibility, and relationships, both at work and in your personal life;
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What life-transforming giving back looks like, and how different this is from the popular charity model;
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How you can begin your effective giving back journey through a tried and tested, step-by-step roadmap; and
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How you can positively transform your own life through the impact that you have on others.

This book is for you if:

  • You’ve experienced feeling “stuck” after hearing news about communities needing help because of a natural disaster, epidemic, sickness, disabilities, or poverty. You want to help, but you either don’t know how to, feel you don’t have enough to give, or aren’t sure if your help will really matter;
  • You’ve been wanting to start giving back regularly, but you don’t know where and how to start;
  • You desire to impact the world positively and to put that dream into action;
  • You felt overwhelmed, disappointed, or frustrated before when you tried giving back, so you've stopped. You ask if there's a better way of doing it; or
  • You want to support a high-impact nonprofit group and are wondering how to go about looking for one.

Message from the Author

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Hi, I’m Joanna Blanding.
I'M SO GLAD THAT YOU ARE TAKING THIS JOURNEY TOWARDS LIFE-TRANSFORMING GENEROSITY! 
You have so much talent, skills, resources, and personality that you can use to be a world changer. I believe in you! And only through the proper knowledge, tools, and wisdom can you pursue the path of high-impact giving. You will not regret the decision you'll make to live a lifestyle of life-transforming generosity. Why do I say this? Because I've experienced it in my own life. And I've documented the stories of many others who've been on this path.

Let me share a bit about myself: I was once that person looking for ways to give back to the world.. And..
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I FOUNDED GIVING IS SOCIAL IN 2013, 
a social enterprise raising funds and equipping and connecting volunteers and donors with high-impact nonprofits.
I WAS A PIONEERING MEMBER OF THE ATENEO-​
world Bank Youth Leaders Knowledge and Development Program 2010. As one of the 100 young community leaders in the Philippines to be selected, I was able to participate in discussions with the country's leaders to propose solutions for development.
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I FOUNDED GIVING IS SOCIAL IN 2013, 
a social enterprise raising funds and equipping and connecting volunteers and donors with high-impact nonprofits.
I WAS SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN OF 
the Future Awards in South East Asia in 2019 under the community spirit and public service category.
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I RUN THE ASIAN BLANDINGS COLLECTIVE,
​​a multi-brand company developing purpose-driven content and services for creators.​
I AM A WIFE TO MICHAEL, AND MOTHER​
to two boys, my most important roles in life.
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Praises for The Giving Back Guidebook

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​"As a professional for close to 18 years now, I have seen my industry and those adjacent to it evolve into having organizations within it integrate corporate social responsibility into its objectives and advocacies. Yet, what is deemed insufficient is the introspection that an individual needs to come into terms to understand why he/she wants to give and what its significance is to him/her. The Giving Back Guidebook starts off with that making it a voluntary in every way possible. Once you find the WHY, you are led to understand the HOW which is approached creatively in this book. One will not realize right away that there are various tangibles and intangibles that one can offer. I encourage you - whether you are starting as young professional or you are more than halfway through already into your career path - to invest time in exploring "the road to life-transforming generosity."
— DBJ
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"Book summarises giving back concepts, challenges, purpose and how it will transform ones life.

​Life generosity concept , specific action plan and reflections are articulated very well."
— KINDLE CUSTOMER
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" I never thought giving back can give such a big impact on our life. If you want to start something with your life, this book is for you. It covers all the information that you need to know about giving back in this modern time. Amazing book, Joanna!" 
— KRISTINA J.
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" The book uses various stories to transfer the key messages to the reader and give us a follow-up on why, what, and how to give back in the community. Giving back to the community can take a variety of forms (donations, volunteering, offering your skill, and so on). Depending on your skillset and the unique nature of your community, you will find many opportunities to help those around you. It gives me some new ideas after reading this book."
— DAVID
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" I appreciate what this author has done to put together a book about giving that comes from her deep experience. Make me rethink how I can focus my efforts with more purpose now — I particularly like the roadmap and the advice about looking critically at my time, relationships, and money as I look to serve and give more meaningfully!​"
— MC TAN
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"Wonderful book for busy professionals seeking to make a positive impact on the world today! Great insights and tips on making a positive impact while juggling family, career, etc. We need more books (and people) like this in the world!”
— ALEXANDER LIU
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"Great! Most of us would like to make a difference and do meaningful things but just don’t know where to start. This is the perfect book to help you get started/continue your giving journey. I find this book really helpful in coming up with a concrete giving plan that is more impactful to the lives others." 
— IRENE CATITER-GUTIERREZ
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"Thoughtfully written book on the why, what, and how of giving back (especially the how!) This is a thoughtful and holistic book on giving back. There are plenty of practical tips written with the busy professional in mind and also bears in mind the other compartments of the reader's life. I wish I had known some of these tips 10 years ago! For people of the Christian faith, this book helps reconcile your faith and your motivations for giving. But even if you're not a person of faith, this book still is packed with useful tips. Highly recommended!"
— CHRISTOPHER TANG
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"A book that inspires you to give. This book is quite a rare find, as it talks about a topic we don't normally read about ---giving back. It's easy and inspiring to read, especially as you encounter stories of young professionals who have found ways to serve and give back to society in creative ways. If you've been wanting to give back purposefully and effectively, but don't know how, this book is definitely for you! The 'Giving Back Guidebook' fills your heart, inspires you, and helps you find meaning and purpose."
— AMAZON CUSTOMER
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"WOKE! The title says it all! W-orkable, O-verarching, K-indling, E-nlightening & Excellently written."
— EM TUPAZ
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"Nice inspiring story that sends an important message of giving back. I like the author's personal story and her inspiration to get more people to give back. She also provides step-by-step guidance on how to contribute to the community. Thanks for writing this book to remind us the importance of giving back and not just focusing on earning money."
— WILLIAM W.
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"A unique book with powerful content! Giving back is something that we as a society always fail to talk about. Naturally, we are usually at the receiving end, always taking and taking. This book is unique as it really discusses about giving back and it is what other books rarely talk about. Chapter 6 lays out the 8 methods that we should do and they really are doable! Also, what I love about this book is the fact that it has a summary after every chapter. On top of that, it also provides questions for us to think back and also make us understand better before going to the next chapter. This really helps!"
— TIM HALL
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"This gives me new perspective on giving back. I like this quote in Chapter 3: 'We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give -- Winston Churchill.' This quote best summarizes what this book by Joanna is really about. It gives a refreshing take on what the purpose in life is and how we can transform not only the life of the receiver but also that of a giver. I enjoyed the various stories that highlights the key messages in each of the 6 chapters in this book. It is relatable and I am able to identify in some of those cases. I like the 8 steps shared in Chapter 6 the most. It gives a practical 8-step roadmap to starting this journey of giving back. For example, step 4 and 5 gives tips of how to choose the group that you want to support and how to validate that it is a valid organisation. All in, this book inspires and bring warmth. I enjoyed reading it." 
— KEITH CHOY
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"A Fantastic, Interesting Guide On Giving Back To The Community. A fantastic inspiring book that guides us through the art of giving back to communities. This book is well-written. What's unique about it is that it is the real life experience of the author and it is tested—a complete way of changing your life to be more meaningful. What is more is that this books give us an action plan to follow—on why, what and how to do charitable deeds for the community. It was really a fun and enjoyable read that teaches us how to have a balance in our life." 
— RAJASINGAM SATHASIVAM
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 "A relevant guide to transformational giving! Most people have the desire to do good and give back to the world, but most tend to fall short on where to start. One key takeaway revealed throughout the wonderful insights shared in this book is how good intentions aren't always enough to truly make an impact. This book pushed me to confront my own misconceptions about what real generosity looks like and to analyze whether my methods of contribution thus far are really making the impact I hope it does. The final chapter is the winner, as it is a practical dictionary of tools and information that'll help me to in my giving journey. If you're someone who's always wanted to give back in a meaningful and lasting way, this book is your easy to follow guide!" 
— TASHA KOLONAS
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"This book is an absolute gem! Here are some reasons why; 
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  1. The tone is very conversational and light. You’ll feel like the author is just talking to you over a cup of coffee.
  2. The stories shared are very personal from the author’s experiences and expertise – which makes it really credible and authentic.
  3. Every content written is absolutely well-researched.
  4. It’s an eye-opener to the realities of giving back. I also love how the author incorporated biblical truths.
  5. There’s a summary page at the end of every chapter to refresh your memory as well as reflection questions to ponder
  6. It’s not just purely informational, but also inspirational!
  7. The last chapter gives you simple and practical steps to start your own roadmap of your giving journey. From information and inspiration - to driving you to action!
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I’m giving it 11 stars out of 10! Joanna is such an excellent, passionate and profound writer. My key takeaways – we are indeed hardwired to be generous and we should let our purpose drive our giving. Highly recommended book!"
— LESLIE KATIGBING
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"Personal, thoughtful and impactful.

There’s a saying “A journey of a thousand miles begin with a single step” If you are looking to make sustainable giving as part of your lifestyle, let this book be your launching pad.

I enjoyed this book because it’s crafted from the author's' personal experiences. Something that everybody can relate to. The book helped me understand that everybody has an innate desire to give back, and you can grow that desire to impact your community in a very efficient way. By following the practical guide, the author helps you navigate away from bumps and heartaches that may result from unproductive giving efforts… something that a lot of people have experienced today.
This book is definitely a must read and do! Love it."
— ERIC TEE

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