Grassroots giving could provide a healthier way of funding social change, but it also has its limitations. “We talk about them [the charities] quite often you know. Say for example it’s about a project to help children being abused. So …one member…a teacher will say yeah you know I have problems with that with my kids in class, they bring problems in from home….or somebody else will talk about a third world health initiative and…
Could giving circles rebuild philanthropy from the bottom up?
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