Giving Compass' Take:

• Philanthropic organizations utilize Linkedin to post about services, volunteering, and educating the public on issues in philanthropy. 

• Having philanthropic organizations update you consistently via your Linkedin newsfeed will advance your own learning about the latest in philanthropy, education, global issues and more.  What other ways can you connect with leaders in the sector?

• Stanford Social Innovation Review makes the list below. You can catch one of their most recent articles here. Learn more about what information they are sharing by reading a recent article. 


Unfortunately, it’s all too common for our philanthropic aspirations to be forgotten as we’re continually enthralled with our daily to-do’s. The question is: how can we maintain a high-level of motivation without interrupting our workday?

The answer can be found right here on LinkedIn. Regular exposure to the causes close to your heart will keep your philanthropic aspirations top-of-mind. When philanthropy is on your radar, you’re more likely to seize opportunities for generosity as they arise.

Below are 9 organizations you can follow on LinkedIn to introduce a dose of philanthropy into your newsfeed:

  • The United Nations — The United Nations feed is an invaluable resource for high-level summations of the most pressing social issues from around the globe. If you don’t already, they are a must-follow.
  • Generosity NY -Generosity NY is a group of individuals spurring on one another to experience philanthropy with more joy and strategy — in community. We post a rich variety of interesting and inspiring philanthropic content every weekday that is geared towards donors.
  • The MacArthur Foundation — The MacArthur Foundation works to create real progress towards the world’s most pressing social issues by mobilizing people, businesses, and institutions
  • Stanford Social Innovation Review — The Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) is a publication for social change leaders to inspire social change in all sectors of society.
  • Volunteer Match -Volunteer Match is a volunteer engagement network, connecting nonprofits and volunteers effectively to create meaningful partnerships for both sides.
  • Triple Pundit-The name “Triple Pundit” refers to the group’s expertise in the intersection of three blended fields: people, planet, and profit. As a thought leader in corporate philanthropy, Triple Pundit firmly believes that doing good work for the planet and its people can have a direct benefit on your bottom line.

Read the full article about philanthropic organizations to follow on LinkedIn from Generosity NY at Medium.