This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Blockchain is creating a flexible and robust financial system for the developing world, circumventing the large financial institution banking model. • Can blockchain and cryptocurrency maintain robust…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This article from Alliance magazine discusses a new report about the issues around Asian-Australian diaspora philanthropy and the barriers to expanding it. • Mainly there’s an…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author shares ideas about small acts of giving that are more suitable for individuals that cannot donate money or are not part of established charities or…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review explores the challenges nonprofits in India must face: doing a lot with a little. What can we learn from their frugality and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Toronto-based book editor Jen Knoch is working on a log of her charitable giving, identifying organizations that are worth regular donations each month — the list…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this post, Kris Putnam-Walkerly discusses the differences between transactional philanthropy (like donating to help those in crisis) and transformational (committing longterm to address the root causes…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • On Beth Kanter’s blog, Teresa Crawford (Executive Director, Social Sector Accelerator) shares some thoughts about nonprofit capacity-building programs based on extensive research. • What can we learn…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this opinion piece for Entrepreneur, the author argues that while there are plenty of recent, prominent examples of corrupt wealthy individuals, being rich isn’t inherently…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author provides a list of five philanthropy books that cover everything from international aid and microcredit to social programming and the barriers for nonprofit organizations. • Some…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lisa Ranghelli describes how the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation leveraged an iterative approach to increase their impact by responding to new information. • How can other organizations shift to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for India Development Review, Ashish Shah (who is now a product manager at Giving Compass) discusses the philanthropic opportunities for Indians living in the U.S.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Center for High Impact Philanthropy highlights Curamericas as a high-impact opportunity to improve healthcare in Guatemala. • What can funders offer beyond financial support? • Learn about…