"The novel concept of the Community Foundation... gave the owners the option of leaving their money to a flexible entity that would use it for the common good long after their designated goals had been achieved." – Ronn Richard
Ronald B. Richard, President and CEO of The Cleveland Foundation, speaks about the goals of his organization and the future of philanthropy.
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