This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Anne Eidelman reflects on her role as the head of an organization, offering tips on confidently leading with impact in the footsteps of a founder. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As someone who works at the intersection of human resources and sustainability, I’m fascinated by the question of who is leading this change, and how they can do so effectively.That’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Financial oversight is probably one of the most important board responsibilities. It’s important because an organization’s nonprofit status can come with some really nice benefits that may include: no income…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Keenan Wellar examines an essay about overhead ratio in the social sector and why it’s a poor measurement of organizational efficiency. • How are you currently…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new report, there are three myths or misconceptions about impact investments’ financial performance for foundations. • How can donors understand these barriers and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jacob Harold, writing for Candid, explores the importance of using data to measure and ask questions about racial equity in nonprofits, both implicitly and explicitly. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sesso Christophe Gbeleou and Jennifer Schechter lay out four steps in the crucial process of developing working partnerships between governments and NGOs. • Why are working…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacts the health and employment of Latino and Black families and entrepreneurs. However, the solutions might lie in local and state relief…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Will Sarni and Hugh Share lay down the law to ensure corporate water conservation efforts drive real change towards availability and sustainability. • How are you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ripley Tate, at Forbes, explains why diversifying nonprofit boardrooms starts with representing the communities of those already within the organization. • Despite great diversity in organizations’…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Local city and state governments in the U.S. are leveraging data-driven insights to make transportation and infrastructure more efficient, cleaner, and safer. • How can donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are some lessons learned from a Board President who took over the position in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. • How are boards adapting…