This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Geneva Global discusses the concept of the “missing middle,” when larger strategy overshadows the on-the-ground operations, and relates it to systems change. • Would you have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • For any organization or nonprofit, staff members are the driving force behind project completion and achievement. GrantCraft discusses capacity building and explains the need for investing in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dan Hamlin explains how his research indicates that higher proficiency standards imposed by states have not improved students’ NEAP test scores. • What needs to change to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Open Philanthropy Project discusses the many issues with overincarceration in the U.S., and what role philanthropy can play in improving the system. • With both…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Hewlett Foundation reminds us that evidence-informed polices aren’t just about number-crunching — they are about bringing more kindness and justice to the world. We should never…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Etzel and Hilary Pennington explain how the focus on nonprofit programs have left organizations without infrastructure and financial reserves. • Why have so many nonprofits been…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Putnam Consulting Group explains why breaking out of the work bubble and becoming more involved in the issues will lead to more effective grantmaking. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • United Nations Foundation discusses how partnerships in service of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) must evolve if the international community is to rise to new challenges.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for The Bridgespan Group, Jackie Eder-Van Hook of Transition Management Consulting Inc. discusses the positives of leadership transitions, including independent assessments and trying a new style.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ford Foundation discusses how to support social justice organizations and finds that investing in the long-term, with fewer restrictions on funding, is the best way to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • United Nations Foundation discusses the importance of gender data collection in order to inform better policies around the world. • Are we elevating the impact stories…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The Migration Policy Institute explains the need for cost-benefit analyses to improve refugee integration programming. • How can philanthropy support the research needed to prove program…