This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Echoing Green and Bridgespan collaborated to research the depth of racial inequities in philanthropic funding. Based on what we see in our work as intermediaries in the sector, two of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark R. Kramer explains how philanthropy can make an impact on public health through catalytic grants, using the example of Siebel Systems Inc. founder Thomas Siebel. • How might…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Funders and practitioners are increasingly acknowledging that scaling individual organizations is insufficient to solve complex, evolving social problems. Achieving population-level change also often requires meaningful, intentional coordination across a field’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every aspect of our lives, with dramatic implications for the social sector. Just as needs across our communities multiply with the strain of new…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Debra Schwartz explains the role of catalytic capital for achieving philanthropic impact. It can help fill the gaps that otherwise go unfunded. • Is catalytic capital the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It’s said that “perpetuity is a very long time,” and indeed it is. Yet, most givers to foundations have designated that their foundations should be established to exist forever, with…
Henry McCance tapped the skills and passions of his two daughters to set up the McCance Family Foundation. What drives his philanthropic ambition? “Maybe this comes from my father and his values,” he responds. “Toys like big…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Today’s entrepreneurial philanthropists seek strategies to make a positive social impact and multiply their financial impact. Impact investing is a strategy that enables achievement of both goals and it’s why…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tulane University successfully pivoted and adapted after Hurricane Katrina, creating a useful example of what effective community engagement strategies look like. • What is the role…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofits require funders to bankroll their programs, but often funders accidentally undermine the nonprofits they aim to help. • How can funders better serve nonprofits? Why…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Patrick Reed highlights the personal and communal benefits of charitable giving. • Giving is a good start, but focusing on giving with impact can amplify these benefits. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Vu Le implores nonprofits to shed destructive philosophies and focus on giving unselfishly to collectively thwart coronavirus. • Why is it so difficult to let go…