People turn to Guide to Good, a platform from Giving Compass, when they have questions about giving back, supporting change, and understanding social issues. We’re a trusted source because we bring them straight answers from nonprofits like you. Now there’s a new way for you to share insights and actionable steps while reaching more people interested in supporting your mission.

Good Answers for Doing Good invites you to choose up to five questions below to answer by video. Unsure about hitting record? We have easy to follow steps for recording and sending your video to us. 

To get started, look over the set of available questions then email us at editor@givingcompass.org to let us know which ones you’re interested in. 

We’ll take it from there. Thanks for helping more people feel inspired about giving back and learning ways they can support the nonprofits and issues they care about.

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Planning Your Giving with Purpose

Help donors set intentional goals for greater impact by answering one or more of these questions. 

  • How can someone identify the issues and nonprofits that best match their values? 
  • What’s one giving goal that, if more people embraced, would create a big impact for nonprofits like yours?
  • What steps can donors take to make sure their giving stays meaningful, sustainable, and truly helpful to the causes they care about?
  • What are some common missteps people take when planning their giving and how can they avoid missing opportunities to support nonprofits like yours?
  • What’s one thing donors might not realize about the challenges nonprofits face, and how can they plan their giving to be more helpful?
  • Can you share a story of a donor whose intentional giving made a significant impact on your organization? What can others learn from their approach?

Smart Giving 101

Help donors give more strategically for sustainable impact by answering one or more of these questions.

  • What’s a common myth about measuring the effectiveness of a donation, and what should people focus on instead?
  • What long-term efforts is your organization leading, and how do contributions help drive lasting change?
  • How can people ensure their contributions create long-term impact instead of just addressing immediate needs?
  • What frameworks, tools, or philosophies can help people give more strategically and effectively?
  • What are the best ways for people to stay informed about the issue your organization focuses on?

Beyond the Check: Measuring Meaningful Giving

Help donors think about impact beyond dollar amounts by answering one or more of these questions.

  • Beyond financial donations, what are other impactful ways donors can support your nonprofit?
  • What key questions should donors ask nonprofits to better understand their effectiveness?
  • How do people who give smaller amounts still make a big impact on your mission?
  • How does your organization communicate transparency and trustworthiness to donors?
  • How would you explain the value of trust-based giving to donors who are unfamiliar with it?
  • Why is unrestricted giving so meaningful for your organization, and how does it create the biggest impact?

Top Searches in Guide to Good

Each week, Guide to Good (GG) provides answers to hundreds of searches as people explore important social issues, find nonprofits aligned with their values, and see the impact of their support. Below are some of the most common topics people. Share your insights in a quick video, and your response could appear the next time someone searches GG for an answer.

  • I want to learn about the state of education in the U.S.
  • I want to read articles about climate change
  • I want to learn about disaster relief
  • Show me information about racial justice
  • I want to read articles about corporate philanthropy