As the author of the recently published, "Complete Idiot's Guide to Giving Back",
Elizabeth Ziemba, J.D., MPH, who holds dual degrees in law and international public health, has spent the past five years as the founder and president of the not-for-profit organization SHARED, which is dedicated to improving access to medicines in developing countries. Ziemba has firsthand knowledge and experience of the world of not-for-profits and donations. With a keen understanding of how not-for-profits function and the impact donations have on operations, she has worked with individuals, businesses, foundations, and other not-for-profits that have donated time, services, and goods as well as cash and grants. Educating the donors and general public about donations is a part of her every day job description.
Ziemba’s training and experience as an attorney provide the knowledge required to navigate the complex regulatory world of not-for-profits, including the environment in which they must operate as well as the tax implications for donors. Her skill as an attorney enables her to translate complex legal issues for lay persons in a practical and clear way to foster informed decision-making.
Giving back has gotten incredibly complicated. Just think - there are more than 1.3 million nonprofits in the US. How do we figure out which ones will help meet our charitable goals? We could all use some help to get better at doing good. That's why I wrote "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Giving Back".
Every one of us can make a positive difference in the world today. Pick a cause that you feel passionate about and start changing the world, one person at a time.
Please contact Elizabeth Ziemba directly at 1018 Beacon Street, Suite 201, Brookline, MA 02446, telephone (617) 277 - 7800, e.ziemba@comcast.net or visit www.guidetogivingback.com
or you may contact Patty Henek, Wilks Communication, (708) 434-5006, patty@wilkspr.com .