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> The parent was using "efficient" in the same way that a non-profit or other fund might say efficient (i.e. that money in is mostly money out, administration _by the program_ is not a significant source of cost).

Correct. Example: Watsi.org. They are amazingly efficient at delivering healthcare to people in the third world, and they run off donations. [+]

[+] Its true they are partially funded by YC now to run their ops, but I believe all of their healthcare provider spending is still entirely donation driven.



I saw one of the founders of Watsi speak at Startup School NYC last year and they sound like an absolutely fantastic organization.

Their concept is genius. The emotional pull of helping a particular person in a powerful way is addictive feeling, it almost feels like playing slots.




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