Nonprofit Trends

Giving Compass’ Take: • A school district tried to share wealthy parents’ donations with poor schools. Listen to what happens in this podcast from VOX. • How has school choice shown to…

Giving Compass’ Take: · With a growing prioritization of user experience in the for-profit sector, Jessica Nieves explains how this is relevant to the nonprofit sector as well. · How can nonprofits…

Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Doctors Without Borders, Russ Filbey talks about his work in sexual-based violence clinics in Nigeria and answered the difficult question of what the work is really like.…

Giving Compass’ Take: · According to EdSurge, Education Design Lab will be conducting a two-year study into the effectiveness of “microcredentials”, or soft-skill badges, at securing employment for students from marginalized backgrounds.…

Giving Compass’ Take: · The authors take a look at philanthropic collaborations and why successful partnerships need clear expectations. · How does collaboration catalyze philanthropic efforts?  · Check out this article…

Giving Compass’ Take: • Exponent Philanthropy and Fund for Shared Insight highlight multiple funders’ thoughts on acknowledging and evaluating the power dynamics in philanthropic relationships. • Many donors talk about…

Giving Compass’ Take: • Bill Shores, founder of Share Our Strength, explores why nonprofits should get political, sharing five lessons on political engagement. • What are the potential risks for nonprofits…

Giving Compass’ Take: • Robin Lake describes the Center on Reinventing Public Education’s vision for a new era of public education in the United States.  • Does this align with your vision…

Giving Compass’ Take: • The Rosenberg Foundation and the Hellman Foundation share four ways philanthropy can support innovative leadership.  • What does successful leadership in social change work look like?…

Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Doctors Without Borders, Valeria Reyes Corona shares her experience working in remote Zimbabwe and helping deliver life-saving drugs to those suffering from HIV. · Why are…

Giving Compass’ Take: • Partnerships between nonprofits and for-profits are becoming more common as consumers want to engage with ethically-conscious businesses and products.  • How would these partnerships function successfully?…

Giving Compass’ Take: • Kayla Matthews discusses the common signs of volunteer burnout and how to retain volunteers in the long-term. • How can leadership ensure that volunteers continue to…