In Mexico there is a tradition of individual philanthropy, expressed in the giving of resources and volunteer support to others in need or to community endeavors, stretching back to pre-Hispanic cultures. In colonial and post colonial times the Catholic Church was the major recipient of individual giving. However, we will focus here on the formal philanthropic sector (i.e. philanthropic institutions, independent of the state and religious organizations, that mobilize and channel resources for the public good).
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Winder, D. (2007). Mexico. In: Anheier, H.K., Simmons, A., Winder, D. (eds) Innovation in Strategic Philanthropy. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-34253-5_4
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