This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass Take: • Matteo Vidiri at AVPN discusses the importance of finding a common language to build a bridge between the worlds of bankers and philanthropists in order to have successful…
Giving Compass’ Take: • This report by Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) and Candid provides insight into philanthropic funding trends for Native American communities and explains how funding can be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Funders for LGBTQ Issues and Schott Foundation created an infographic of the findings that show the challenges for LGBTQ students and how philanthropy can improve LGBTQ education issues. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The biggest source of philanthropic support for nonprofits in the United States is giving from individual donors. Of the $428 billion in total charitable giving in 2018, individual donors contributed…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Many individuals who participate on nonprofit boards start with inaccurate preconceptions which can interfere with organizational purpose and progress. • How can nonprofit leaders and board…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Pape Gaye, writing for Forbes, describes challenges for NGOs to adapt to localization of global development issues, as well as some ideas for innovative solutions. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Allen Smart and Betsey Russell explain why rural communities are at risk of being undercounted during the 2020 Census and how funders are working to ensure an…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · New research from the Southern Regional Education Board shows an 11% decline in community college enrollment between 2012 and 2017, raising concerns about lower-skilled workers and workforce preparedness.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Vidya Shah at India Development Review addresses the growing skepticism around philanthropy and how philanthropists can better align their work with the demands of society. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Foundations need to shift from the model of strategic philanthropy that is predictive to an emergent model that can address the complexities of social change in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As more nonprofit organizations incorporate technology into their social programs, here are four considerations to think about when iterating this process. • Why is it important…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are six common elements that help nonprofit organizations build their capacity for innovation. • How can donors identify opportunities to support innovation in nonprofits? •…