This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · This article from Justice Funders focuses on breaking bad philanthropic habits in order to embrace your mission and achieve equity in the field. · How can organizations…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · This Giving Thought podcast from Charities Aid Foundation focuses on the philanthropic response to the Australian bushfires and what it tells us about trends in philanthropy. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I read with interest the recent NCRP blog post that summarized the “Let Communities Lead” session at last year’s great Upswell convening in Chicago. Because I led a session on rural funder…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the country faces a crisis of trust, there are leaders across the U.S. who are working to fix broken systems and strengthen our democracy. In 2019, national venture philanthropy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors and NORC (National Opinion Research Center) at the University of Chicago have found that more foundations are opting for limited life spans. • What are the…
Giving Compass’ Take: • This webinar explores the Elder Index, a tool that helps the elderly population measure their expenses and sheds light on economic insecurity in elderly communities. •…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute provides notes on estate planning for artists endowing foundations based on research. • How can this information guide your planning? Is it time…
Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for the MAVA Foundation, Justin Woolford shares how the indigenous people and local communities on the Bijagós islands in West Africa are approaching contemporary conservation. · How can other…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As we head into the Dr. Martin Luther King holiday weekend, its natural – maybe even necessary — to reflect on what we are each doing to honor the legacy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam-Walkerly describes trends in philanthropy that are helping to eliminate silos and encourage collaboration for social problem-solving. • How can donors encourage more partnerships and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • David Sandman discusses how foundations can use the changemaker model to ensure their contributions achieve the intended effect. • How does an organization looking to more…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are some helpful tips for organizations to understand how collaboration can help advance family well-being through a two-generation approach. • Is your philanthropy supporting families…