This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Katie Smith Milway describes how Fund for Shared Insight is partnering with other organizations to create a scaleable feedback solution for nonprofits. • How can other funders contribute…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The opioid epidemic is still a serious issue that needs to be addressed by policymakers. The author examines key populations in specific states that are affected more…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Spencer Ash shares a cautionary tale of an organization that came up with a solution but did not engage the community, resulting in wasted efforts. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Straight Talk on Evidence examines the findings from a randomized controlled trial of Year Up, a national workforce training program for low-income young adults. The upshot:…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In figuring out the best way to approach your giving, there’s no shortage of competing voices offering advice about where you should direct your charitable dollars. However, it’s important to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Srik Gopal describes how the bipartisan Democracy Fund grew in the wake of the 2016 election, offering advice for funders looking to improve their long-term strategy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam-Walkerly outlines eight common mistakes that new foundation leaders and board members make, and how to avoid them to maximize early and long-term success. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A few days ago, a colleague and I had an amazing site visit at a regional organization where staffers — among other things — oozed excitement about their recently implemented…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review discusses why making sure your organization captures, synthesizes, and communicates data consistently is worth the time. • Such a coordinated effort isn’t…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sarah Stachowiak & Lauren Gase share insights from research into collective that can help practitioners maximize their impact. • How can funders identify and engage the appropriate partners for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Connor Burwell shares how researchers can make sure that their research of evidence-backed programs translates into impact. • How can philanthropists help research follow these guidelines? •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In 2016, the city of Cincinnati voted to fund pre-k programs for struggling families. Now, The 74 reports on the effectiveness of these pre-k programs and…