This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author notes that bipartisan change for American schools is necessary and possible. He outlines five principles to get the education system on the right track. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The first thing I think of when I think of CEP is data. And exceptionally good data at that. As a former survey researcher trained up within RAND’s Survey Research…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Earlier this month, thanks to our generous host, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, CEP led a deep dive with 35 foundation leaders in the United Kingdom into what constitutes a strong funder–grantee…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Successful organizations and people have at least one thing in common: they are honest with themselves about their strengths and limitations. As executive director of a mid-sized foundation, I know…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There’s no doubt about it — relationships are important in creating impact. That alone makes them indispensable in service of philanthropic success. I want to suggest, though, that this articulation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Steve Coen, former President and CEO of the Kansas Health Foundation, shares what he has learned using philanthropy to improve the health systems in Kansas. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Johansen, director of special projects at Siegel Family Endowment, shares why philanthropy should support both the administrative and program needs of nonprofit organizations. • Johansen notes that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Bridgespan Group discusses how poorly-managed Indirect Cost Recovery can feed into a nonprofit’s financial starvation cycle and perpetuate the overhead myth. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The authors take a look at philanthropic collaborations and why successful partnerships need clear expectations. · How does collaboration catalyze philanthropic efforts? · Check out this article…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Sameer Padania breaks down the media and journalism landscape for funders who want to begin to make an impact on this field in Europe. • How does…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Exponent Philanthropy and Fund for Shared Insight highlight multiple funders’ thoughts on acknowledging and evaluating the power dynamics in philanthropic relationships. • Many donors talk about…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Bill Shores, founder of Share Our Strength, explores why nonprofits should get political, sharing five lessons on political engagement. • What are the potential risks for nonprofits…