Brenda Hunt: Philanthropic groups vital to economic health | The Enquirer | battlecreekenquirer.com

Brenda Hunt: Philanthropic groups vital to economic health | The Enquirer | battlecreekenquirer.com: Does the philanthropic community have a role to play in economic development? It would be impossible to have economic development without philanthropy. One ignites the other, in an ever-expanding cycle. Philanthropy is what helps make our community a desirable place to live and, like a magnet, draws development. People loving where they live is the greatest impact we can have as a philanthropic institution.