Local Philanthropy

Local Resource Mobilisation Requires More Than Just New Donors

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Why building the infrastructure for local philanthropy matters as much as growing the number of donors in West Africa. Against shrinking aid and civil society funding losses, the piece argues that replacing foreign donors is only part of the challenge. It asks nonprofits to rethink how they connect with existing cultures of giving and social solidarity.

Publisher
WACSI
Publication date
5 May 2026
Format
Report
Topic
Local Philanthropy

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Local resource mobilisation connects directly to our Local Philanthropy focus on infrastructures and systems for local giving and collaborative development financing.

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