The Case for Community Philanthropy: How the Practice Builds Local Assets, Capacity, and Trust– and Why It Matters
The practice of community philanthropy has witnessed growing international momentum as new community solidarity models emerge locally. Because of their informal nature, these initiatives struggle to grow or survive. The global movement offers models for creating and sustaining community foundations owned and controlled “from the ‘bottom up.'” Communities identify their own needs and objectives, then gather needed resources internally to invest in causes, contributing to more lasting and impactful results.
