This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many foundations have existed in a comparable state of inertia for decades. Their leaders have known that they could be working differently — and in ways that they believed would…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We all know the satisfaction of affordable luxuries. A tall latte to go. Some chilled luscious shrimp artfully arranged atop your salad. A donated bus ticket that gets a poor…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Earlier this year, residents in Southwest Memphis received some good news. An oil pipeline project they were fighting against was called off. The positive outcome is just one example of…
Sometimes philanthropists — even the most well-intentioned ones — can “capture” the social movements they fund and then steer grassroots organizations and activists away from their original missions. We explore…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 brought with it a new awareness of the fragility of America’s health industry and the limited support system that is available for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • GuideStar breaks down the phrase “major gifts,” what that actually means, and how it applies to the philanthropic sector and donating. • What are some effective…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The key to lasting impact is the ability to scale and adapt. When you’re able to share, reproduce, and generate impact beyond your original reach – everyone benefits! A key…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the private sector, as the pace of innovation has accelerated, so too has the use of data to drive decision-making. The for-profit sector has long embraced technology and tools…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Philanthropy can play a role in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 but has to embrace the various complexities. · How is philanthropy addressing local issues…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the penultimate episode of Giving Done Right season two, CEP’s Phil and Grace talk with Gloria Walton, president and CEO of The Solutions Project. Gloria focuses on the intersection of climate change and racial justice, the value…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Essentially, we asked a computer program to group reflections from different nonprofits together. The algorithm looked at every word in each response and detected patterns in how the words were…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropy is often celebrated as a resilient, nimble source of funding, which gives this asset class distinct advantages. It can be deployed quickly, and can take risks in ways that other forms of capital cannot. It is…