This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass has always set out to be an all-in-one platform to help donors learn about issues, get involved, and give to organizations, but the need for a trusted, go-to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Funders for years have been aware of the “starvation cycle” that leaves grantees scrambling to cover all of their indirect costs. Mounting evidence of the harm done by underfunding these…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. One day early last June, a group of journalists of color from newsrooms around the country gathered for the first time—on a Zoom call, naturally. The gathering marked the inaugural…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Nonprofits and funders alike have long called on foundations to be more flexible and responsive; to provide more unrestricted funding; to reduce what they ask of grantees; and to build…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. High impact philanthropy is characterized by the following: A focus first on achieving social impact – i.e., a meaningful improvement in the lives of others (vs. other concerns such as…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Welcome to our annual High Impact Giving Guide, designed to help donors make a bigger difference with their philanthropic gifts. In the beginning pages of this guide you’ll find eight…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Our experiences at the Ford Foundation point to the benefits and challenges of learning by doing. As we’ve looked within, we have focused on improving and amplifying a series of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Across the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has led not only to dire health consequences but also an economic emergency in low-wealth and vulnerable communities. This economic impact is being felt…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A chipped painting of a white field and a bold red cross on cinder block in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, is the legacy of foreign aid after the 2010 earthquake. The same…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from ideas42, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, reveals how to increase the generosity, intentionality, and impact of American philanthropy. • How can organizations use…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A majority of foundations report making changes to better support racial equity and communities disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, a report from the Center for Effective Philanthropy finds. Based on survey…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It’s not always easy being 143 years old. Today’s stars, including those in the social sector, are the disruptors and the start-ups: driven, hungry, agile. Traditional institutions are often cast…