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    How to attract a next-gen philanthropist

    While young philanthropists are likely to be more engaged and to give not only money but also expertise, the next-gen wealth has not yet found a clear path toward international giving. With insight from the Johnson Center, Nexus and the Epic Foundation, Devex examines how the next generation of philanthropists is choosing to give.

    By Molly Anders // 01 April 2015

    As philanthropists and charitable foundations make more of a mark on development finance, development organizations are looking for clues about how to engage an emerging group of young donors in global giving.

    One thing’s for certain: The next generation of philanthropists will have the resources to make a serious impact.

    More than $59 trillion will pass into the hands of the next generation by 2050, and this new crop of wealthy individuals — technology entrepreneurs, heirs to family fortunes and real estate wunderkinds — will control between $20 trillion and $30 trillion in charitable giving.

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      Molly Anders is a former U.K. correspondent for Devex. Based in London, she reports on development finance trends with a focus on British and European institutions. She is especially interested in evidence-based development and women’s economic empowerment, as well as innovative financing for the protection of migrants and refugees. Molly is a former Fulbright Scholar and studied Arabic in Syria, Jordan, Egypt and Morocco.

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