Philanthropy (Other)

Giving Compass’ Take: • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors released a report on the best practices for diversity and inclusion efforts, and further explain how those practices help inform effective philanthropy.  •…

In this episode we talk to Nanjira Sambuli about technology, philanthropy and civil society. Nanjira is a researcher, policy analyst and advocacy strategist based in Nairobi, Kenya and in a…

In 2020, we saw philanthropy react quickly to the extensive needs created by this global catastrophe. According to “Philanthropy and Covid-19: Measuring One Year of Giving,” Candid and the Center for…

This is the fourth post in “Complicating the Narrative on Bridging and Division,” a six-part blog series from CEP and PACE (Philanthropy for Active Civic Engagement). This series seeks to…

Giving Compass’ Take: • The inaugural Diversity Among Philanthropic Professionals (DAPP) Survey indicated that the demographic makeup of social justice foundations differed significantly from other foundations.  • What would account for…

Children are our most precious resource, and healthy children are the cornerstone of a healthy global community. But without access to good health care, children cannot grow up to become…

We need to discuss the idea of “diversified funding.” It is one of those concepts—like putting out campfires fully and not microwaving metal—that is just taken as gospel. Funders ask…

When you’re deciding to stay with your current advisor or to hire a new one, there are seven attributes that will help you determine whether they — and their firm…

Yesterday, I called a nonprofit executive director to learn more about the damage they had experienced from a recent weeklong winter storm. My phone call was unexpected. We had not…

According to 2019 research by CF Leads, 98% of community foundations surveyed said they intend to deepen and expand their community leadership efforts in the next few years. The Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative reports US community foundation efforts in…

I’ve expanded my own personal philanthropy over the years and, along with my husband, have developed ten key principles that guide our giving. Not all of these will fit everyone,…

Oftentimes phrases such as “racial equity journey” and “doing the work” are paired together in conversations devoted to issues of equity. But what exactly does the journey look like? What…