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How Philanthropy Can Support Systems-Change Leaders

This report outlines how philanthropy can nurture systems-change leaders who drive transformative and cross-sector impact. It emphasizes flexible funding, leadership pipelines, adaptive governance, and trust-based collaborations. Case examples demonstrate how sustained investment in leadership capacity can dismantle entrenched systems. The report provides funder guidance for identifying, supporting, and sustaining systems-change agents.
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