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Giving Compass forms a Research Committee led by top experts to advance insights into donor behavior, enhance philanthropy, and drive nonprofit growth.

Giving Compass has launched a Research Committee led by Dr. Sara Konrath, a renowned expert in donor behavior, to advance data-driven philanthropy. The committee will explore behavioral insights, harness data analytics, and foster collaboration among experts to provide actionable tools and strategies for donors and nonprofits. This initiative underscores Giving Compass’ commitment to leveraging research and innovation to shape the future of philanthropy and empower more impactful giving.

Giving Compass welcomes Milan Ball as Director of Development and Partnerships and Kavitha Thimmaiah as Director of Donor Education and Content Production. Milan, a skilled fundraiser, brings expertise in strategic partnerships, equity-based initiatives, and grassroots impact. Kavitha, a seasoned content strategist, will lead donor education through engaging, actionable content. Their combined leadership enhances our mission to empower donors

Giving Compass is proud to join Blackbaud’s Social Good Startup Program. This opportunity allows us to leverage cutting-edge technology to transform generosity into meaningful change. Alongside other innovative startups, we aim to enhance our platform and maximize the impact of every gift.

Philanthropic advisory organization announces new hires Jacqui Gray, Vice President of Marketing, and Charles Allen, Director of Sales

Advanced AI and Conversational Search Define a New Era in Donor Education

Tech and philanthropy veteran Brandolon Barnett to lead Giving Compass Insights initiative

Pfeifer brings more than a decade of philanthropy and technology experience to the five-year-old organization, which is committed to advancing social justice by connecting donors and advisors to curated knowledge and giving opportunities.

The new members will support the five-year-old organization, incorporated as an independent nonprofit in 2022, through the next period of growth.

Giving Compass will now feature the Global Giving Circle Directory -- a listing of hundreds of collective giving opportunities from Grapevine and Philanthropy Together

Analysis by Giving Compass Identifies Gaps in Funding for Restructuring Systems to Advance Racial Equity Post-Pandemic Of 505 COVID response funds analyzed: -Less than 5% say they are addressing efforts to restructure systems to ensure equity for all. -Only 14% explicitly mention Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in their framing of the crisis or approach to the response.

List includes more than 350 vetted giving opportunities (with more being added regularly)

Giving Compass today announced the release of two new tools. First, we are offering a content integration tool offering US websites the opportunity to present a curated collection of giving resources from vetted sources in an enhanced user experience. Second, we are introducing the Giving Planner - a digital tool for donors to benchmark, plan, track, and analyze their giving from any device.

Unlikely Duos features candid conversations with social problem-solvers.

Ben Klasky appeared in GeekWire's Tech Moves column after Giving Compass announced his appointment to CEO.

Giving Compass CEO Ben Klasky and CMO Shelly Kurtz appeared in a February issue of Nguoi Viet Tay Bac - Northwestern Vietnamese News.

New era begins after learning from 100,000+ visits to givingcompass.org, making it the first successful spin-off from Giving Tech Labs

Giving Compass is mentioned in Fast Company's Jan. 23, 2018 article, "Tech's Super Rich Need a Crash Course On How to Donate For Impact" as a resource high-impact donors can use "to start learning the landscape."

Giving Compass experts look back on 2017 and predict the change makers in the year ahead

Find 25 Gifts for Him, Gifts for Her, Gifts for the Kids, Gifts for the Family & Gifts for Friends

Philanthropy Roundtable Joins Growing List of Editorial Partners for Givingcompass.org

Giving Compass and its partner The Philanthropy Workshop were highlighted in the New York Times, Nov. 10, 2017: "Forming a Picture of the New Philanthropist"

Giving Compass Chosen as Syndication Partner for Bright Funds Issue Funds, a Big Bet on the New Way for Donors to Gain Scale and Buying Power for Impact Giving

In partnership with leading experts in the philanthropic sector, the portal offers resources, events,volunteering opportunities, funds, organizations and more to make it easier to give well

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