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Understanding Philanthropy: Its Meaning and Mission (Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies)

Understanding Philanthropy: Its Meaning and Mission (Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies)

Understanding Philanthropy: Its Meaning and Mission (Philanthropic and Nonprofit Studies)
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Published March 1, 2008
ISBN 3209288
Robert L. Payton
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Robert L. Payton

Robert L. Payton is a writer and avid reader based in the Pacific Northwest. Before pursuing writing full-time, they spent over a decade working in education. When not working on their next book, Robert L. Payton can usually be found hiking with their dog or trying out new coffee shops in their neighborhood.

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