This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The idea of equity – when one can no longer predict an advantage or disadvantage based on race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or ability – is not hard to grasp.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Gentrification is infuriating and, for the communities and cities we love, heartbreaking. The gentrification of cities involves affluent white people moving in, sometimes because they are attracted to the culture,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As protests for George Floyd continue, SSIR editors compiled a list of articles, resources, and websites to help take action to address institutional racism in America. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Recent events have brought renewed attention to the plight of refugees. Currently, there are estimated to be 65 million displaced persons worldwide, 21.3 million of whom are considered refugees. Over…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Marta Garcia Abadia, and Johnny Lin provide a cost analysis toolkit to shed light on an often poorly-understood part of the nonprofit sector. • Are your understandings…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • F.B. Heron Foundation President Clara Miller discusses the often-arcane financial rules that govern nonprofits, challenging attendees with a true/false test to see how much they really…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The murder of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis has led to an outpouring of protest, rage, and in some cases destruction that should surprise no one. From Amadou…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 2012, Kate Roberts and Her Royal Highness, The Crown Princess of Norway devised a plan to end poverty by focusing on women and girls. Soon after, Melinda Gates —…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This article was originally published as part of MacArthur’s Perspectives on 100&Change blog series about the competition. In philanthropy, more often than not, those seeking funding are engaged in a competition—even when…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • William Foster, Gail Perreault, and Elise Tosun examine the “how” of making big bets in philanthropy (rather than the “what”) so that funders and foundations can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofit Quarterly explores a recent study about executive turnover in the sector and the dangers of judging nonprofit accountability solely by an organization’s budget. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Stanford Social Innovation Review article, the authors discuss the role race plays in our society and why it’s time for the nation to address…