This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what to know: Expect the unexpected. It’s not enjoyable to focus on the negative things that could happen to your organization, but it is the responsible thing for board leaders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tracy Palandjian and Paul Brest urge philanthropists to think beyond the current pandemic and use this opportunity to create a lasting impact through tools like pay-for-success programs. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ashif Shaikh, writing for India Development Review, explains why governments requiring lockdowns in India need to offer other support services for citizens that need it. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Social sector organizations that operate digitally are becoming necessary to respond to COVID-19, build resilience, and support vulnerable populations. • How can you help organizations that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Vu Le discusses funder practices that are antiquated and putting a strain on nonprofit organizations, especially during the pandemic. • What can funders do to ensure…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In this session, panelists Bob Harrington and Kate Barr shared their reflections on what’s possible when organizations come together for long-term durable partnerships. Moderated by Jenifer Holland, the panel offered…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here is a list of approaches from foundation leaders that exemplify both flexible and transparent behaviors needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic. • How can individual…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In India, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) published new rules for a corporate social responsibility policy that has an impact on how nonprofit organizations can do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Samantha Smylie highlights some of the issues Illinois school districts are facing in the move to remote schooling as a result of closures from COVID-19. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Kilpatrick details the high cost of administrating, including grant reporting, that burdens nonprofits and funders and offers the Good Financial Grant Practice as a solution. • Do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the world responds to the threats of COVID-19, many nonprofits and their boards are wrestling with difficult questions and decisions. In these uncertain times, as the situation rapidly changes,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nathan Gardels & Nicolas Berggruen’s new book, Renovating Democracy, explores how the digital revolution has irrevocably altered how we engage with participatory democracy and with how…