This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Providing direct cash transfers to impoverished communities, both domestically and overseas, has become one of the fastest-growing innovations in addressing poverty. But while cash transfers are increasingly popular, they remain…
Giving Compass’ Take: • In this podcast, Meera Mani, Director of the Children, Families, and Communities (CFC) Program at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, discusses how philanthropy can incorporate a shared…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. You may have noticed that public, private, and NGO sector leaders and legislators often struggle to overcome differences and reach a consensus regarding important public policy. Unfortunately, that division and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Vimvest, an app that helps you invest, save, and give, provides 10 quick tips for those looking to build a habit of giving into their lifestyle. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Think NPC, Rosario Piazza explains how organizations can harness the data revolution and use it to build transparency and social good. · How are you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam-Walkerly shares five common challenges funders can expect in grantmaking and tips on how to prepare for them. • From recognizing and sharing power to embedding learning…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Fund for Trans Generations (FTG), spearheaded by Borealis Philanthropy, is one way donors can support trans-led organizing. • How are you promoting LGBTQ initiatives? What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A group of 181 CEOs recently upended decades of convention by signing the Business Roundtable’s revised “Statement on the Purpose of the Corporation.” The statement formalized a growing belief that…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors explains how philanthropies are working to respond to growing scrutiny and what the best practices are for funders. • How can funders lean…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How do you define philanthropy? Traditionally, people think of philanthropy as giving money to community organizations. The assumption is that you must be wealthy or have money to spare to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. To ensure a strong democracy in the future, we must ensure that young people are engaged now, perhaps even before some of them can vote. Civic participation for most young…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The proliferation of fake news and lack of trust in the media hasn’t been good news for our democracy, but philanthropy can help strengthen this important institution. Learn more: Building…