This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Center for High Impact Philanthropy explains the issues associated with environmental health and how funders can make an impact to improve the lives of children…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · D.A.R.E. and Scared Straight have proven to be ineffective. Governing Magazine discusses the few places that continue to fund these preventative programs and the results they produce. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In a single night last November, a star-studded relief concert starring Metallica and the Dave Matthews band helped the Tipping Point Community raise $17 million from 40,000 concert-goers to benefit…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tom Bartlett shares his experience as a member of the Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative in Washington. He talks about the ways the group delivers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company reports on Bill Gates’ new recommendations for books to read this summer — inspiration for philanthropists, social entrepreneurs or just anybody with a thirst…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The next generation has often been referred to as selfish and entitled, yet they’re the very people who are redefining philanthropy and social impact. “The Millennial generation’s desire to do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the Center for Effective Philanthropy, Rose Letwin of the conservation-focused foundation Wilburforce discusses the importance of strategizing and the ways funding can be influenced by the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Center for Effective Philanthropy’s Kevin Bolduc writes about the importance of listening to all constituents — not just the most vocal — when it comes…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Bridgespan Group gives us a comprehensive overview of “scalable learning” in the social sector, detailing common mindsets, features and challenges. • Is your organization adapting…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The dignity mindset involves focusing on providing the individual who is being served with compassion, even as organizations scale up and expand their reach. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Globally, one of the most powerful ways to create social impact is to improve the lives of women and girls. If you’re stuck on what to give mom this Mother’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Straight Talk on Evidence presents positive findings about the Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP), a network of charter schools that has proved to be successful and effective…