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Wafa Dinaro discusses how philanthropy can support small business growth and strengthen local economies.

Send us Fan Mail Philanthropy can strengthen communities by investing not only in nonprofit programs, but also in the entrepreneurs, business-support organizations, and local infrastructure that drives economic mobility. How philanthropy supports small business growth is becoming a key question for foundations, nonprofit leaders, and communities seeking stronger local economies. Wafa Dinaro, Executive Director of the New Economy Initiative, explains how philanthropic capital can help entrepre...

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Host: American Nonprofit Academy

Guest: Wafa Dinaro

Topics covered

• philanthropy
• small business growth
• economic mobility
• community investment
• nonprofit leadership

Keywords

• philanthropy
• business support
• economic mobility
• nonprofit programs
• community investment

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Organizations: New Economy Initiative, American Nonprofit Academy

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