This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are four guiding principles that could help foundations work more strategically during the COVID-19 pandemic. • How can you adapt your charitable giving to fit…
In today’s hyper chaotic world, we are hungry for connection and community. How are women being intentional about creating community to address big issues? How does technology both empower and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are two action items that you can take to reenvision the nonprofit-corporate funder relationship, according to findings from the Corporate Social Mind Research Report. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy advisor Kris Putnam-Walkerly offers insight on three common philanthropic blind spots that decrease the clarity, speed, impact, and joy of charitable giving. • What are your…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the wake of recent Black Lives Matter protests and the call for racial justice in America, Animal Grantmakers has been researching diversity and inclusion within animal welfare. As part…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Maddie’s Fund is a family foundation created by Workday co-founder Dave Duffield and his wife Cheryl in 1994 as a promise to their beloved schnauzer Maddie, a small dog with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from The Spinoff, author Danyl Mclauchlan discusses the growing effective altruism movement and the moral necessity to do good. • The author describes the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study from the Bridgespan Group identifies key community engagement models in India that offer lessons for effective COVID-19 response. • How might a community…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Question: How — and when and why — does your foundation use its own voice, separate from grantmaking, to influence public policy? Blue Shield of California Foundation By Debbie Chang,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Urban Institute examines what makes up an effective federal program evaluation office, including elements such as independence and transparency. • It’s worthwhile to take a step…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Women’s movements help strengthen gender equality, yet unrestricted and sustainable funding for these initiatives is lacking. Françoise Girard, writing for PhilanTopic, explains how funders can support women’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are steps donors can take to drive progress toward more inclusive and equitable arts philanthropy. • What role can equity play in your arts and…