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Funders Can Give More than Money

Harvard Business Review

In 2012 the world's problems grew more complex, but America's top 400 charities saw very little growth in their resources to address them. Six years ago, David and Donna Allman approached Opportunity with an idea that fell outside our traditional microfinance model: to build a Community Economic Development (CED) program in Nicaragua.

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What is the best way to make a difference in the world?

CO2

My solution was to found a microfinance organization that puts women in a position to create their own destinies and achieve their full potential. May 2012. ###. I shared young Jacqueline’s same passion and mission—to help the world’s poorest people meet their basic needs and live with dignity. Where does one start? Chingwell Mutombu.

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Entrepreneurs: You're More Important Than Your Business Plan

Harvard Business Review

In 2012 Echoing Green invested in 28-year-old Marquis Taylor as one of our Open Society Black Male Achievement Fellows. Point of Entry and Leadership. Purpose and Passion. Do they care deeply about this issue or community? Do we understand why?