Future of Philanthropy Changing Ways to Give

September 21, 2018

It is no surprise that wealthy and well-connected people, in particular business men and women, may decide that establishing their own charity is the most effective way for them to deliver the highest impact. Usually they have considered their options and decided that, rather than give to inefficient organisations, their money could be put to better use remaining in their own control and benefitting from the skills and acumen that enabled them to build their fortunes in the first place.

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ViviendasLeón

ViviendasLeón is an international development and global education nonprofit organization. Our mission is to support human and economic development in the rural communities of León, Nicaragua and engage U.S. students in global citizenship. Our goal is to provide permanent, measurable gains in the standard of living of rural poor populations and to promote understanding between people's of different demographics. We identify the complex array of community needs that must be addressed and coordinate comprehensive efforts through partnerships with other organizations. We foster understanding between people by bringing diverse groups together to share in the effort to improve the conditions in rural communities.

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ViviendasLeón

ViviendasLeón is an international development and global education nonprofit organization. Our mission is to support human and economic development in the rural communities of León, Nicaragua and engage U.S. students in global citizenship. Our goal is to provide permanent, measurable gains in the standard of living of rural poor populations and to promote understanding between people's of different demographics. We identify the complex array of community needs that must be addressed and coordinate comprehensive efforts through partnerships with other organizations. We foster understanding between people by bringing diverse groups together to share in the effort to improve the conditions in rural communities.

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