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Rural Development Philanthropy Learning Network

Rural Development Philanthropy (RDP) is the process and practice of creating locally controlled endowment and grantmaking programs to improve rural livelihoods, economies and community vitality. RDP intentionally engages a broad range of community institutions and individuals—especially those historically excluded from economic development, community and philanthropic endeavors. Community foundations and other community-based organizations that engage in Rural Development Philanthropy use convening, fundraising, grantmaking and other community building opportunities to develop resources (financial and otherwise) that strengthen rural places and families now and into the future. More
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Publications
The Aspen Institute Guide to Socially Responsible MBA Programs 2008-2009
(a Business & Society Program publication)


Living Cities and Civic Capacity: Leadership, Leverage, and Legitimacy
a Roundtable on Community Change publication)


Where Will They Lead? 2008
(a Business & Society Program publication)


Structural Racism and Community Building
a Roundtable on Community Change publication)


Structural Racism and Youth Development: Issues, Challenges and Implications
a Roundtable on Community Change publication)

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