This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The data is clear about what nonprofits are facing right now. When CEP surveyed leaders of a representative set of nonprofits that receive at least some foundation funding in May, what…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When pursuing deep social impact, an important part of the journey is creating space to reflect on what you have done, where you are currently, and where you would like…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The German philanthropy initiative #VertrauenMachtWirkung (#TrustCreatesImpact) has sparked a discussion around the leadership skills and practices foundations need to tackle complex social challenges. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, this conversation is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Amid multiple pandemics in the United States that are disproportionately harming communities of color — and a colossal failure in government response — we need philanthropy to pursue policy changes…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ruth McCambridge explains that despite the substantial contribution of philanthropic capital for nonprofit news, there is still a need for more support in generating revenue for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Carin Eisenstein explains that action is necessary to tackle mental health issues in the UK and how philanthropists can play a role in supporting solutions to these problems. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Candid and CENTRIS published a report surveying more than eight hundred nongovernmental or civil society organizations, foundations, and other funders about their peacebuilding efforts. • A small amount of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Three foundation leaders share their perspectives on how to build inclusive growth in small business recovery during and after COVID-19. • How is your philanthropy supporting…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Grantmakers for Effective Organizations lays out its mission to help funders think more strategically and build better relationships with their grantees. • From recognizing and sharing power…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ford Foundation discusses the steps it is taking to adopt a mission-related investing approach that incorporates financial returns and advances the progress of a foundation’s mission. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the nation continues to battle the pandemic, unemployment, racialized policing, and voter disenfranchisement, communities of color have been devastated and disproportionately affected by all of these issues. If we’ve…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • When COVID-19 is over, foundations should use their philanthropic vitality to strategically support nonprofits for a full recovery. • How are foundations already committing to more…