This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review looks at how private long-term investment can help spur public engagement in environmental conservation and beyond through the lens of California’s Resources…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This United Nations Foundation article examines the relationship between the UN and the US — the good (peacekeeping missions), the bad (budget disputes), and what’s in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Grantmakers in Aging presents a playbook for helping older adults with complex health needs, including chronic conditions and food insecurity. • What can we do beyond…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Stanford Social Innovation Review uses StrivePartnership as a good example of yielding to the decision-making authority of communities and trusting in their expertise. • Are we…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A place-based community foundation shifted its approach to support conditions for change by elevating and including community voices and feedback. • Why is it essential to be inclusive…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Stanford Social Innovation Review post discusses what it takes to make philanthropic collaborations and networks achieve their ambitious goals. • Every section includes an example of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In a study earlier this year, researchers found that more open workplace environments contribute to more employee engagement, increased collaboration and less chronic absenteeism. • The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This PEAK Grantmaking post uses the case study of Susan G. Komen Colorado to show how data can help build stronger collaborations with grantees and lead…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors uses Resource Generation as a successful funder collaborative case study to show an example of a systems change funding approach. • How can this be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Giving Tuesday post discusses a report about the rise of collective giving groups (or giving circles), which provides ways for donors to increase their impact…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review discusses how to reorient philanthropic investments for justice-oriented impact. • The upshot here is that systems-level change requires us to take a healthier…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Feedback Labs details a platform called Makerble, which aims to accelerate social change by making it easier for nonprofits to track, measure, and report on their impact.…