Building Community Philanthropy in Vietnam: Understanding the experiences and expectations of donors to the LIN Center for Community Development
From 2009 to 2016, the LIN Center for Community Development, based in Ho Chi Minh City, received contributions from over 561 unique donors, of whom two‑thirds were Vietnamese. Most of these were relatively small contributions (less than US$25), and roughly 85% of all donations were designated to a single LIN programme.
Seeking to better understand the experiences and expectations of donors to the LIN Center, this study (based on an online survey and one-on-one interviews) was undertaken in 2016 and explores: the reasons they contributed; their level of satisfaction; and, any challenges and unmet expectations they encountered or observed as a donor to LIN. The purpose of the research was to assess the potential for increasing local support and any requirements or unique propositions for being able to do just that. The research was also intended to serve as a case study on the relationships between one community philanthropy organization and the donors supporting its work to build local capacity, connect local resources and promote trust in local not‑for‑profit organizations.
Authors: Dana Doan and the LIN Center staff
Published by: GFCF
Published: June 2017