This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Workers Lab (via Neighborhood Funders Group) discusses how partnerships can help change the lives of working people in America, specifically in increasing wages and improving…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Project QUEST is a workforce development training program located in San Antonio, TX that helps low-income individuals obtain job training and provides financial assistance, transportation, child care…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author explains the role of nonprofits in civil society and the effect of these organizations on democracy. • How can nonprofit organizations encourage more participation and engagement…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for The Bridgespan Group, Jackie Eder-Van Hook of Transition Management Consulting Inc. discusses the positives of leadership transitions, including independent assessments and trying a new style.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Undark discusses the importance of research replication and how it’s difficult for those in the science community to drum up direct funds, since it requires a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • On his blog Nonprofit AF, Vu Le discusses the recruitment process for nonprofits and how it needs rethinking: We should recruit, hire, and even fire with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author explains the impact charitable giving can have on your life and outlines strategies to consider. • How can other avenues of giving such as impact investing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • On Equal Measure, consultant Altinay Cortes describes the impact of programs to promote greater equity, such as providing support for lower-income people in areas such as…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Forbes offers advice as to how to purposefully and strategically manage a crisis through just three steps: preparation, reaction, and bridging the gaps. • If an individual…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Bridgespan Group explores the topic of “organizational learning,” which is exactly what it sounds like — orgs reflecting on what makes them tick and how…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A report by the Building Movement Project nonprofit research group found evidence of bias against employees in the nonprofit sector who are LBGTQ. • Can nonprofit organizations create…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Many individuals who are working in the nonprofit or philanthropy industry are trying to understand if the increased rate of civic engagement will turn into a long-lasting…