In Detroit, as a result of the “Grand Bargain,” where major foundations helped get the city out of bankruptcy, the mayor appoints a “development officer,” whose job is to usher in new investments from foundations and others to help move city initiatives and services forward at a time when public money is scarce; meanwhile, a small Vermont school district establishes a foundation to invest and manage the gifts it receives:
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2015/06/09/detroit-philathropy/28721791/
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