This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I asked five foundation executives—private, public, family, tech, small and large—if they’ve taken any special measures to ready themselves for the year ahead. In our third installment, we hear from Surina Khan,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The global COVID-19 health and economic crisis compels us to act in the short-term—in the here and now. We can’t look away from the human health consequences without giving our…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Trust in American institutions is down. Trust in nonprofits dropped by 5% this year, dipping below the halfway mark to 45%. Trust in business also dropped by 5% down to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About 87% of nonprofit CEOs in the U.S. were white in 2019, down from 90% in 2016. Similarly, roughly 78% of nonprofit board members were white in 2019, down from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Global frameworks for climate action, including but not limited to the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, have recognized that they must respect and promote gender equality…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is known as a “day of service,” an opportunity to celebrate the holiday by volunteering in your community. This year, the Washington Post decided to commemorate the holiday with…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy highlights 11 trends in the social sector that philanthropists should take note of in 2022. • How can you adjust…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For innovation to succeed in your organization, it’s not just other companies that need to be involved—you need to tap into the entire ecosystem. That means partnering and co-innovating with customers, suppliers,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many states now have laws requiring the disclosure of salary information, as well as to make it illegal to ask for candidates’ salary history. An increasing number of organizations in our…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Board members are volunteers who contribute time, money, talents, connections, and even the occasional shoulder to cry on during challenging moments. Without the awesome folks on my board, the two…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In every nonprofit larger than a conference room, decision making gets harder, slower, and messier over time. Who made that decision? Why wasn’t I involved? Did we even decide? Will we ever decide?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropic capital has been a major source of income for nonprofits, a driver of social progress, and a necessary means of relief during times of crisis. This has been the case for centuries. The term itself means “love of humanity”…