This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Like many of you, when lockdowns came, we felt like we were in the midst of the crisis of our generation. No one could have anticipated that the months following…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Community-led: Recently, the term has come to the forefront of conversations on global development, aid, and philanthropy. Many are calling for community-led solutions to societal problems. But what does community-led…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As organizations move into greater maturity it becomes increasingly important to have both emergency and long-term succession plans in place that are reviewed and adjusted on a regular basis (every…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The term “burnout” first came into use in the early 1970s in the context of air traffic control, after an increase in human error-precipitated collisions was linked to frustrations with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Funders with few or no staff are perfectly positioned to catalyze change on urgent issues. With a few dollars and a wealth of local knowledge and relationships, Exponent Philanthropy members…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Use this resource to frame your initial conversations about collaborating with other organizations or stakeholders. Answering these key questions first to give your partnership a better chance at success. Read…
Artificial intelligence will disrupt labor markets and the global economy. It will help medicine, health, and sustainability, and challenge building an inclusive economy. Tech companies will benefit, but governments must…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The question of whether to reject funding from wealthy donors with tainted reputations is an issue that nonprofits have grappled with for generations. This topic has garnered more widespread public…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the nonprofit world, leadership often doesn’t mirror the makeup of the people these organizations seek to help. One recent study found that less than 20% of nonprofit director roles were filled by…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Recently Alliance magazine published a special issue that provides an inside perspective in the world of philanthropic investments, and I participated in a webinar organised by Alliance, that dealt with issues of transparency regarding the investment side…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I have served on several nonprofit boards of directors and written two books about those and other leadership experiences. I’ve learned that building and sustaining high-functioning governing bodies is arduous, time-consuming work,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Cailin Crowe provides insight on the Resilient Cities Network, a comprehensive strategy to address COVID-19, climate danger, and systemic inequities. • Why is it important to…