This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How do you define philanthropy? For me, philanthropy is love of what it means to be human. I start with the translation from Greek — love of humanity — and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How do you define philanthropy? I define it as giving money and time to causes that are important to you which make your community or the world better. Giving money…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. America is at a remarkable inflection point. As the country becomes more diverse, older and technology-focused, evidence suggests that we will encounter challenges that stem from differences regarding political ideology,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ben Paynter reports that more donor-advised fund holders are starting to move their money into the charitable causes they are intended for. • How can donor-advised fund…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Philanthropy In Focus, Rolf Alter and Timo Unger address the lack of trust in civil society and discuss Philanthropy.Insight’s framework for working towards trust-driven philanthropy. · What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Wired, Joi Ito discusses the struggles of measuring the impact of philanthropy and the effectiveness of grants and investments. · What challenges do philanthropists and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This article from Charity Navigator lists ways for college students to get involved in philanthropic activities such as volunteering, fundraising, and charitable giving. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Medium post, the consulting firm Jump Associates discusses how empathy in philanthropy must go beyond good intentions — it must prioritize the perspectives of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Chronicle of Philanthropy published, “Leaders of Color Speak Out,” highlighting 25 leaders’ perspectives on race and diversity in the nonprofit sector. • Many leaders expressed…
Giving Compass’ Take: • WINGS highlights philanthropic networks and support organizations that are successfully working to protect and grow the space for giving. • How can funders work to spread…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR) discusses the rise of philanthropy in India, along with some of its shortcomings, which could be addressed with more oversight, open…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · With a growing prioritization of user experience in the for-profit sector, Jessica Nieves explains how this is relevant to the nonprofit sector as well. · How can nonprofits…