Are Your Charitable Donations Getting to the Right People? Here's How to Be Sure.
Changing the world is like raising a child: It takes a village. Minds aren’t changed by money, and local organizations know who the thought leaders are in their community. Decentralized charities tend to be smart bets because their structure implies they have grassroots support in the areas they serve. The Midland Institute’s Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities (CEO) program, for example, uses a decentralized model to improve economic prospects for young people in rural areas.
