This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Barbara Schaffer Bacon, writing for ARTS Blog, describes how grantmakers who fund artists in the public realm are also funding social justice and collaborative impact work. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ruth McCambridge at Nonprofit Quarterly discusses both sides of the argument on the idea of depending upon philanthropy to address the all-important and critical issue of climate…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Bill Gates explains that childhood malnutrition is a solvable problem because there is more relevant research now on the microbiome which can lead to new solutions.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Elly Davis explains how foundation evaluation systems can be used to advance equity if implemented properly. • How can your evaluation process be improved? • Read about…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Emily Withnall shares five ways to increase inclusivity in grant review boards to make better grants. • How can these practices be incorporated into your process? •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Thomas Bognanno breaks down the gender differences in giving and offers reasons why these discrepancies might be important. • How can funders use this information to inform…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Doug Andrew argues that charitable programs that engage individuals in improving their own lives are more effective than hand outs. • Do you agree with his assessment?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This 360 Magazine article profiles RespectAbility founder Jennifer Laszlo Mizrahi, who puts organizations on the spot if they fall short on equality for people with disabilities. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ben Liadsky and Andrew Taylor give five key tips for grantmakers to cultivate strong learning relationships in philanthropy and grant applicants. • Communities are dynamic, evolving, multi-layered networks, fueled…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Abby Rolland at IUPUI talks about the national exhibit “The Soul of Philanthropy” and how it displays philanthropy as a conscious effort to push social change. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Eduardo Andino explains that, while Money Well Spent: A Strategic Plan for Smart Philanthropy contains valuable advice, the book has a short self-life due to its ideological content. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fellows at CCS Fundraising and The Patterson Foundation share their experiences and thoughts on driving philanthropy forward as they reflect working in the philanthropic sector. •…