Community Philanthropy Seen on Upswing


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According to The Value of Community Philanthropy, local participation in community projects can generate increased local ownership and local accountability, a report from the Aga Khan Foundation USA and the Charles Steward Mott Foundation.

The said report calls for a for the field of community philanthropy to take five main actions to strengthen itself, to make progress and be more effective.

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