This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this P2P Foundation post, author David Bollier argues that the commons — self-organized social systems for managing shared wealth — can help us re-imagine politics, governance…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Urban Institute article (from 2017) takes up the debate about charitable tax deductions, giving a little historical perspective for how a universal deduction might work.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ruth McCambridge reports that The Gates Foundation is facing criticism for their push for the Common Core on the grounds that it is undemocratic. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Feedback Labs post, the Siegel Family Endowment describes their relationship-driven grantmaking approach and how thinking about different ways to engage with constituents can improve the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Stanford Social Innovation Review post discusses what it takes to make philanthropic collaborations and networks achieve their ambitious goals. • Every section includes an example of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors lists three lessons from the Rockefeller philanthropic legacy that could apply to today’s donors, including the importance of collaboration. • How many of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When grantmakers consider providing capacity-building support for the first time or refining their existing capacity-building support, it can be challenging to figure out where to begin. What kind of questions…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Practicing high impact philanthropy can ensure that donors end-of-the-year gifts reflect more than just generosity and good intentions. Instead, they can be the start of year-round social…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Howard Rolston and Jon Baron discuss the promising results of TOPP, a program designed to reduce repeat pregnancies in young mothers. • How can funders work to identify improvements…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Vu Le has some fun with the answers to grant proposals on his blog Nonprofit AF, imagining what truly honest answers from potential grantees would look…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Author Sylvia Brown details steps donors can take to give more thoughtfully and strategically over the holidays, taking a big step in impact-driven philanthropy. • Of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Stanford Social Innovation Review post discusses strategies that any nonprofit can lay down for success. • It all starts with mission: Take your time assessing what…