This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Although there is still more to learn about blockchain technology, here are five use cases that demonstrate how cryptocurrency can help strengthen philanthropy and the social…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for AVPN, Lucy Moore highlights four reasons why philanthropists need to understand the needs and experiences of beneficiaries. · How do grantmakers incorporate feedback into their efforts?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A few years back, a “strategic plan” meant a 50-page document outlining what should be done over the next five years. We got over that once we realized that said…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Diana Chiu explains how OneSky’s Early Learning Program is helping parents work and helping children get an education to improve the lives of families. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Philanthropy In Focus, Rolf Alter and Timo Unger address the lack of trust in civil society and discuss Philanthropy.Insight’s framework for working towards trust-driven philanthropy. · What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Wired, Joi Ito discusses the struggles of measuring the impact of philanthropy and the effectiveness of grants and investments. · What challenges do philanthropists and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • After criticism, Teach For America Detroit is training its next group of teachers at the schools they’ll work in. • What are the advantages of this…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This article from Charity Navigator lists ways for college students to get involved in philanthropic activities such as volunteering, fundraising, and charitable giving. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Chronicle of Philanthropy published, “Leaders of Color Speak Out,” highlighting 25 leaders’ perspectives on race and diversity in the nonprofit sector. • Many leaders expressed…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Corporate social responsibility programs do not always provide the most effective or substantial partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Here are some ways to improve these relationships for…
Giving Compass’ Take: • WINGS highlights philanthropic networks and support organizations that are successfully working to protect and grow the space for giving. • How can funders work to spread…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In this #Solvable podcast from The Rockefeller Foundation, Jacob Weisberg and Jake Porway discuss how organizations working for social good can responsibly leverage data and the benefits of…