This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Having firmly committed ourselves to recognizing and combating systemic racism and having made that a fundamental goal of our philanthropy…we must do our part to support not only our own…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. News last week that Donor-advised Funds (DAFs) saw a surge in March disbursements (up to 120 percent) in response to COVID-19 is just one indicator of an edge that individual…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The start of a new year (after a flurry of impassioned charitable donation outreach at the end of the tax year) is a good time to think about intentional giving. It’s…
What does good leadership in crisis look like? In this time of unprecedented challenge related to COVID-19, what can we learn from the great leaders of the past? In a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Josh Stearns highlights learnings for philanthropy in effectively supporting local news based on the success of the New Jersey Civic Information Bill. • Are you ready to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As COVID-19’s rapid spread has wreaked havoc on our sector, more than 550 foundations (at the time of writing) have signed a pledge to support our nonprofit partners and the people and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • National Philanthropy Capital explores the root causes of homelessness, such as low pay and a lack of social housing, and urges funders to act. • As we…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If you’re new to philanthropy, you’ve likely encountered a range of new vocabulary in your research. We’ve tried to narrow down some of the most commonly used phrases and while…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropy is driven by the heart, but venture philanthropy isn’t necessarily for the faint of heart. After all, by definition, any venture could just as easily fail as succeed. With…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. CEP’s rapid-response grantee feedback tool is designed to help you gather a comprehensive picture of what your grantees are experiencing during the ever-changing context of the COVID-19 pandemic and consequent…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Whether it’s continuing to provide short-term project funding, requiring onerous proposals and reports, or holding too tightly to their sense of control and expertise, too many foundations are approaching their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Krista Batey explains that intermediaries can help nonprofits by providing operational backbone, strategic capacity, expert guidance, and can act as a liaison between foundations and grantees. …