This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. …on environmental issues can be devastating. Our best course of action is to prevent further destruction in order to mitigate ill-effects. _______ Original contribution by Clarissa Coburn, Marketing Associate at…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. …to poor people at little to no cost, raising awareness of the facts that it is in their best interest to make this contribution to society. This is a model…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. …Philanthropy today is a powerful and essential contribution to the immense undertaking of development1, often bridging gaps left unaddressed by governments and multilateral agencies. Globally, philanthropists are also beginning…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. …original article, “Strategic Philanthropy for a Complex World” appeared in the Summer 2014 issue of Stanford Social Innovation Review. The original article, authored by John Kania, Mark Kramer, and Patty…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. …donors and advisors, take note: this is where philanthropy is heading. To learn more, read the summary of our report. ____ Original contribution by Christine Sherry, Principal, Sherry Consulting….
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. …[Photo credit: Upaya Social Ventures] When thinking about the causes that are near and dear, most donors think about their contributions to their favorite nonprofits as “one way” transactions….
…help all young people learn, and they are things we can support within classrooms today. _____________________ Original Contribution by Zoë Stemm-Calderon. Zoë leads the Raikes Foundation’s Education Program. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropy is driven by the heart, but venture philanthropy isn’t necessarily for the faint of heart. After all, by definition, any venture could just as easily fail as…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. …time-release contributions are executed in ways that respect the donor’s values and the charity’s needs. Many legal battles illustrate the risks of ignoring the original terms of a gift. Earlier…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Third Sector Capital Partners explores the Pay For Success model for government-backed social programs, and makes the case for exploring less traditional avenues of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There is a movement afoot of funders and philanthropists who want to make more progress on issues and in communities. Some are challenging themselves to be more focused,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A new president, catastrophic natural disasters and the #MeToo movement dominated the news in 2017. But what was trending among the community of donors who care about giving…