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3 MYTHS OF NONPROFIT COLLABORATION Paul C. Miles is president and CEO of We Raise Foundation, an organization that partners with Christian nonprofits and emerging leaders working at the intersection of poverty, violence, and inequality. The We Raise grant model employs a unique approach to investing by coupling program funding with development tools that empower grantees to further their impact and build sustainability. Prior to We Raise, Miles served as vice president for development at Make-A-Wish America and spent 22 years with a leading international consulting firm working with nonprofit organizations on a wide-range of development needs. In that role, he helped his clients raise over $1 billion, culminating in a $593 million campaign for Habitat for Humanity International. 43