Making Change: Tips from an Underage Overachiever - Softcover

Rajan, Bilaal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1554690013 ISBN 13: 9781554690015

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers, 2008

Synopsis

Fundraising wunderkind Bilaal Rajan shares his tips for effective fundraising, using examples from his own amazing life to show how it can be done—and how you can have fun doing it. The second part of the book is a section entitled Eight Principles to Maximize Your Full Potential, which includes exercises to help you identify and attain your dreams.

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About the Author

Bilaal Rajan started fundraising at the age of four, when he sold clementines to raise money for the victims of an earthquake in India. Since then he has raised funds for children in Southeast Asia, Haiti and Africa. In March 2005, Bilaal became the UNICEF Canada Child Representative. He continues his fundraising efforts while attending school and traveling the world spreading his message of hope. Bilaal lives in Toronto, Ontario, with his parents.

From the Inside Flap

Fundraising, fulfilling your potential

Reviews

Grade 6–9—Rajan first began raising funds for charity at age four by selling clementines for earthquake victims in India. As a child and as a teenager, he has been raising money for charities in Southeast Asia, Haiti, and Africa. In 2005, he was named UNICEF Canada's Child Representative. In the first part of the book, Rajan shares his experiences in charity work as well as tips for raising money. While his intentions are honorable, his advice is sometimes unclear. When contacting CEOs for corporate sponsorships, amateur fund-raisers will need a little more coaching than "just go for it." Part two outlines Rajan's eight principles for maximizing personal potential. Each chapter concludes with blank workbooklike pages. The worksheets are simplified and may do little to engage teens who are not self-motivated. Black-and-white photos appear throughout. Clearly, Rajan is an exceptional teen and has much to offer the world. However, this book does little to enhance his efforts. Sean Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (S & S, 1998) is still the landmark for inspiring young adults.—Richelle Roth, Wilmington Public Library, OH
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Edition details

• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1554690013
• ISBN 13: 9781554690015
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176