This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Giving USA’s 2019 report, there has been a 1.7 percent decrease in charitable giving in 2018 compared to 2017 due to a complex climate for donors. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Data and privacy are becoming more of a concern in India as donors want reports on nonprofit relief efforts. • How can nonprofits sustain transparency in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Some games are emerging that are strategically designed to motivate behavior change and could make a significant impact on driving social change. • How can donors…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The Institute for Policy Studies has identified problems with donor-advised funds – namely the potential for hoarding money – and policy recommendations to ensure that this…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many endowed private foundations are wrestling right now with the question of whether to increase their grant spending from what they originally budgeted, even as their endowment values have shrunk,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A friend and grassroots organizer recently posted on Facebook that a local women’s shelter needed emergency supplies. Several people replied that they had items to donate. My friend organized a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Slingshot Fund, founded by a group of young philanthropists, is identifying and supporting organizations and programs that enhance Jewish life and uncover Jewish leadership. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy shares insights from a report called Philanthropy Outlook, which includes predictions on how funders might act during a potential recession. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam-Walkerly discusses the various mistakes that philanthropists often make during crises and offers suggestions on what to do instead. • Where are the most significant…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Bradford K. Smith, president of Candid, notes that despite foundations being able to provide nonprofits with flexible capital during the pandemic, there is still a knowledge gap regarding what…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stephen Hale from Refugee Action details how COVID-19 impacts asylum-seekers and how philanthropists can offer support to this population. • What are the most significant barriers for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation shares its three key learnings utilizing feedback loops to surrender power so that communities can benefit. • When funders surrender power…