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GIS in Philanthropy


The use of GIS technology in philanthropy represents an important new tool for both the fund developer and the grant maker. While many nonprofit organizations have developed techniques for both raising and distributing philanthropic capital, the community of professionals who work in this field have not fully availed themselves of the tremendous power that GIS can add to the process.

The use of GIS technology in philanthropy represents an important new tool for both the fund developer and the grant maker. While many nonprofit organizations have developed techniques for both raising and distributing philanthropic capital, the community of professionals who work in this field have not fully availed themselves of the tremendous power that GIS can add to the process.

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