This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Borealis Philanthropy shares the needs of grassroots organizations, as well as critical questions for funders to consider as the philanthropic sector addresses COVID-19. • What is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Andrew Urban lays out a framework for calculating return on mission, rather than investments, in philanthropic organizations to measure impact. • What criteria would reflect your mission…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ann Christiano and Annie Neimand examine the intricacies of social science, specifically how to tap into people’s feelings and values when it comes to messaging. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It’s still early in the COVID-19 crisis, yet many funders have already taken important steps to support grantees. Dozens of community foundations have established rapid response funds, which will be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam-Walkerly describes four common fear pitfalls that philanthropist might come across, and how to avoid them. • How can fear stunt strategic philanthropy? What are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Once you’ve determined your giving strategy and goals, it’s time to think about the right giving vehicle to achieve them. Below you’ll find a comparison chart that can help guide your philanthropy.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Global Fund for Women shares its practices during this time to support communities that are most impacted by COVID-19 and calls for funder flexibility in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are 11 lessons and legacies that Bill Gates is leaving behind as he steps down from Microsoft to focus on his philanthropic pursuits. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As stores, companies, foundations, schools, colleges, and other organizations close up and go remote due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the staff of direct service nonprofit organizations on the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Nellie Mae Education Foundation is launching a fund to address the uptick in hate crimes and bias against Asian American communities resulting from COVID-19. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jordana Belke and Lydia Guterman explain how pooled funds can help donors amplify their impact by giving as a group. • These intermediaries still take their cues from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As COVID-19 exacerbates inequities throughout communities, there are ways that philanthropy can help those who need it most. • How are you supporting the most vulnerable…