This resource focuses on the role of local philanthropy as a means to contribute to Financing Self Reliance, a key pillar of USAID's Journey to Self Reliance initiative.

The paper introduces the community philanthropy idea and other associated concepts that can help funders deliberately discuss and apply what we are calling a “community philanthropy approach” or “l

The review draws together information from existing reports, studies and organizational websites in order to provide an overview of the current state of organized community philanthropy around the

Implementation Tip for USAID Partners on how to recruit an effective, diverse, and inclusive board of directors.

Implementation Tip for USAID Partners on governance, management, and the role of the board of directors. 

Implementation Tip for USAID Partners on strategic planning. 

Toolbox is designed for small organizations with limited funds and is split into two sections: one on advocacy planning, and one on tools.

Guide provides the tools for people to start engaging in the advocacy process and build basic advocacy skills.

Newsletter contains special section on utilizing a diverse cabinet of leaders to bring a movement closer to optimum gains and successes.

Handbook provides tools and a conceptual understanding of advocacy to enable social justice advocacy participants to work toward overcoming resource disparity and achieving gender equality.