This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, we expected to see a wave of nonprofit mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Like many others, we thought that the pandemic’s challenges would…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Whenever I ask a nonprofit fundraiser or board member about their organization’s impact, I know what kind of response I’m going to get. I’ll hear about how many people they’ve…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Family philanthropy is a key driver of social change and a great way for high-net-worth (HNW) families to clarify their values, commit to a mission and work collaboratively across generations…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In just a few decades, the international community has witnessed a string of successes in the field of global health. Polio cases have declined 99 percent in the past 25 years due…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Between changing giving habits and methods, the rise of new tech, and the pandemic’s ongoing impacts, there are plenty of trends and developments to keep up with. Artificial intelligence is among…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Iowa West Racing Association (IWRA) was created when Iowa passed laws requiring gaming licenses to be either held or sponsored by nonprofit organizations. Traditionally, the Iowa West Foundation disbursed…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The vaccines have been proven to be highly effective in preventing COVID infections and deaths; 95 to 99% of hospitalizations and deaths are among the unvaccinated. This is not a matter of…
Giving Compass’ Take: • A 2021 report at Independent Sector slides philanthropy under the microscope, investigating U.S. citizens’ current state of trust in nonprofits. • Why is it important to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I work with a set of grantmakers who are passionately invested in funding a group of people and related policy and practice issues that are very much under siege at…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Center for Effective Philanthropy’s latest research report, Persevering Through Crisis: The State of Nonprofits, provides further evidence of the devastating impact of 2020 on nonprofits — and how the crises of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When companies introduce an innovative product, they often provide a money-back guarantee. This assurance helps them convince buyers to take the plunge and try something new. From the buyer’s perspective,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As a foundation considering how to leverage the SDGs for your work, globally but also in the U.S., here are four ways to get started: Map Your Programs Against the…