This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Advocacy and policy work are crucial elements of democracy, and philanthropy can help drive progress toward meaningful changes to advance democratic processes. Learn how: Why Strategic Philanthropy Needs Advocacy, Arabella Advisors Philanthropists…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The U.S. Census is an important democratic tool that has implications for federal funding, accurate representation in Congress, and support for underserved communities. As April 1, 2020 – or Census Day…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. From mistrust in the media to a lack of confidence in government institutions, our democracy is facing challenges. But, these obstacles can be tackled with the help of philanthropy. This…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Voting rights are a core component of civic engagement and strengthen our democracy. So where does philanthropy fit in? In this five part series, the Center for Election Science discusses election…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy Northwest’s Democracy Lens is a useful tool for donors to help them build and improve democratic practices in their communities. • How are you strengthening…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The headlines in higher education are often about two things: Access to colleges and universities and student debt. And while those are important conversations to be having, we’re missing a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rick Moyers explains that checkbook philanthropy that is carried out strategically can be impactful in spite of the popular narrative to the contrary. • Is checkbook philanthropy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) recently hosted a webinar to discuss the role of philanthropy in providing relief for the Bahamas. Keep reading to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Lilly Family School of Philanthropy provides data and evidence to bust common myths about philanthropy in the United States. • How do these – and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author reflects on NPC’s Power Dynamics in Grant-Making sessions, and discusses three topics: Funding applications and agreements, endowments, and feedback. • Although this post serves as…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Skoll Foundation Fellow, Nguhi Mwaura, interviews Edgar Villanueva, about how to achieve systemic change in philanthropy and the progress he has seen so far. • Does your philanthropic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The old aphorism is true: As the South goes, so goes the nation. The region is one of the fastest growing in the country. It’s expected to gain five Electoral…