This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Borealis Philanthropy shares the needs of grassroots organizations, as well as critical questions for funders to consider as the philanthropic sector addresses COVID-19. • What is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Donita Volkwijn offers advice for the philanthropic sector on how to stay connected and foster community in this time of isolation during COVID-19. • How is your…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Kilpatrick details the high cost of administrating, including grant reporting, that burdens nonprofits and funders and offers the Good Financial Grant Practice as a solution. • Do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Danielle Nierenberg highlights the existing programs that chefs and food advocates are doing around the U.S. to help people in need during COVID-19. Additionally, Food Tank…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the world responds to the threats of COVID-19, many nonprofits and their boards are wrestling with difficult questions and decisions. In these uncertain times, as the situation rapidly changes,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jenny Hoffner, writing for Nonprofit Quarterly, explores the four critical components for urban river conservation. • How so urban rivers impact the communities around them? • Read…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jordana Belke and Lydia Guterman explain how pooled funds can help donors amplify their impact by giving as a group. • These intermediaries still take their cues from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lisa Jepson describes her experience in applying start-up strategies to building a more effective vision in a legacy institution. • How can you use a similar…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Linda Wise McNay writes for Blue Avocado on involving youth in giving, detailing its benefits in building the next generation of philanthropists and supporting current efforts.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • LISC explains the importance of establishing strong, local organizations in producing more racially equitable community development. • The article offers certain approaches to improving local organizations.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lauren Barack, in a brief for Education Dive, explains the importance of making an effort to engage difficult students with active learning methods. • How important…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here is a list of ways that nonprofit organizations can navigate coronavirus by supporting staff and communicating needs with direction and clarity. • How can donors…