This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As companies are focusing more on their social responsibility missions, there is more room now for collaboration across all industries. The role of charities will evolve…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author explains the importance of courses on philanthropy and nonprofit management at the university level and examines the benefits for students enrolled in these classes.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ann Christiano and Annie Neimand describe evidence-based strategies for nonprofits trying to engage the public and make them care about an issue. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Randi Hedin remembers staying in a remote village in Senegal in 2013. The village was in the midst of a desert-like environment with little vegetation around. The schoolhouse was a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In figuring out the best way to approach your giving, there’s no shortage of competing voices offering advice about where you should direct your charitable dollars. However, it’s important to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ben Paynter explains how Ideas42 and Bright Funds designed a program to nudge donors to increase their charitable giving. • What does this successful experiment tell us about…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Baby Boomers are at it again. With 10,000 people turning 65 every day through 2030, Baby Boomers are rewriting the retirement narrative as they have throughout their lives in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rusty Stahl at Fund the People discusses the importance of devoting as many resources as possible to nonprofit workers, knowing that the ROI will be huge. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Jake Hayman explains the struggles with grantmaking and why foundations should be analyzing their ‘end spend’ to ensure funds are spent effectively in the best way possible.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Emely Anico, Sydney Menzin, and Scott Warren discuss how those working to better the world can conduct their efforts humbly to maximize impact. • How can nonprofits…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for PEAK Insight Journal, Vu Le discusses the misperceptions attached to fiscal sponsorship for nonprofits and how such a stigma is harming the sector. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review explores the qualities of strong nonprofit leadership, emphasizing that engagement is key for all board members. • Are we doing all we…