Giving Compass’ Take: • Grantmakers for Education’s report examines the 1.8 million requests made by teachers via the platform DonorsChoose. • How can funders use this information to inform and…
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Click here for more.The ramp-up period in a foundation’s life cycle is an exciting time. Additional resources often allow foundation leadership to think and act in new ways, fueled by a sense of…
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Click here for more.At its best, family philanthropy represents all the good things about a particular family, and provides a meaningful opportunity for family members to apply their shared values and interests in…
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Click here for more.There is an improved understanding of the interrelated nature of global social, economic, and environmental issues, and cross-border philanthropy has increased in response. International giving from US foundations increased 29…
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Click here for more.Giving Compass’ Take: • Lamar Mickens discusses hypocrisy in the philanthropic world where grants rarely impact real global issues and instead are “image based.” • How can we ensure the…
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Click here for more.Does the end of the year have you wondering about what you might do in 2020 to create even greater change? If so, I would love to offer five questions…
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Click here for more.What does it take to realize deep social impact? Ten years ago, when TPI celebrated its 20th anniversary, we gathered 20 ideas inspired by the ambitious, thoughtful and creative donors…
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Click here for more.Through some of our recent work with community foundations, we’ve identified several trends in the field that we think will continue to gain momentum in 2020, including growth in civic…
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Click here for more.It’s easy to forget, in a sector where Gateses, Fords, Lillys and Hewletts dominate the discourse, that most institutional philanthropies are small, leanly staffed, little-known foundations. In any given year,…
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Click here for more.Giving Compass’ Take: • Avrum Lapin, writing for eJewish Philanthropy, discusses five meaningful trends in philanthropy that we are most likely to see in 2020. • One of the trends focuses…
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Click here for more.In the aftermath of this year’s series of devastating earthquakes in Puerto Rico, local nonprofits across the island are providing crucial services to thousands of affected Puerto Ricans. Current and former NCRP nonprofit members and coalition partners supporting…
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Click here for more.Giving Compass’ Take: • The Summit Learning Program helps foster positive and productive teacher-student mentorships and spurs community connections through its mentoring model. • Are there opportunities for your philanthropy to…