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Donors Ourselves
- Philanthropy
- Rural Development Philanthropy
Private philanthropy is one of the key institutions that rural communities need to thrive. When coupled with strong local leadership, a vision for the future, and individual initiative, philanthropic investment can be a catalyst for positive change. Outside philanthropies such as major national foundations have a responsibility to invest in rural communities. But it's also true that rural communities can invest in themselves to build a stronger, more sustainable future. Donors Ourselves promotes private and public policies that create healthy communities through local and national philanthropy.
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Related Links
- Council on Foundations Rural Philanthropy Report: Read Excerpts by Janet Topolsky (and Peter Pennekamp) See the book
- Philanthropic Divide Continues to Grow
- Foundations Make No Pledge to Increase Rural Giving
- Bank vs. Foundation-Led Development: What Works?
Documentary and Book
"Donors Ourselves" is the story of how people in two very different places – East Africa and East Tennessee – built on their assets of leadership, local knowledge, and capital to create a brighter future for their communities.
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New Activities
The Center for Rural Strategies participated in the Council on Foundation's Rural Philanthropy Conference in Little Rock, Ark., July 13-15, 2009. The program included an address by President Bill Clinton, workshops on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and sessions on the role of philanthropy in rural communities. Dee Davis, Rural Strategies' president, and Whitney Coe, program associate and staff for the National Rural Assembly, attended the conference.
Rural Development Philanthropy Collaborative
The Rural Development Philanthropy Collaborative is an emerging network of nonprofits, foundations, and other leaders promoting creative new approaches to building stronger communities.
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