This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Third Sector Capital Partners post discusses evidence-based practices in the social sector and where there are flaws. As stated here, the problem isn’t evidence; the problem…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Donors are wrapping up their year-end giving plans and turning their sights towards the new year. But before embarking on a new giving journey, it’s important to take a look…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In 2017, Forbes compiled a list of philanthropy’s biggest bets and the problems they were seeking to address, including global diseases and a lack of equity.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Stanford Social Innovation Review post, the authors of Generation Impact: How Next Gen Donors Are Revolutionizing Giving discuss younger funders and their desire to see…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • NPR reports on recent research that shows the benefits of early learning and preschool on education outcomes, specifically among children from low-income households. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Third Capital Partners details a Pay for Success (PFS) project in Los Angeles County, centered around addressing homelessness in the community with supportive housing. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Feedback Labs post discusses how organizations can elevate refugee voices around the world and incorporate their feedback in innovative ways. • One takeaway here is that…
Giving Compass’ Take: • This Michael & Susan Dell Foundation highlights the work of iMerit, a company that looks to empower underprivileged communities by training them for jobs in the digital…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Why is support for communications necessary? Within the social sector, it can be difficult for some organizations to effectively communicate the primary goal of an initiative. Funders can provide support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the last two decades, Dasra has helped many families, foundations and philanthropists build their giving roadmap, acknowledging that every giver is unique in the impact they seek to create…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author explains how the feedback movement is integral to social impact work. Mutual respect and open lines of communication are key to success. • Why is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Feedback Labs post, social entrepreneur Kathrin Frauscher from Open Contracting Partnership explains an approach to listening that involves “you said, we did,” with emphasis on…