This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When I came across the opportunity to attend the BoardSource Leadership Forum (BLF) in Los Angeles on a Judith O’Connor Memorial Scholarship, I leapt. It gave me the opportunity to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. 1. Assuming success in philanthropy is as simple as success in business. A failure to recognize that philanthropy is, almost by definition, working on the toughest challenges — the ones that business…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Peter Greene critiques the Imagine Schools NYC Challenge, a program designed to transform 40 New York City schools through a public and private partnership. • Does the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Carolyn Phenicie covers the D.C. education panel as it tackles policies of choice and transparency in order to maximize the effectiveness of education funds. • How could…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Paul Sullivan discusses how charitable giving has become concentrated among the wealthy and how their politics are impacting philanthropic organizations. • Should politics be left at the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • B the Change profiles New Belgium Brewing, which got certified as a B Corp due to its dedication to Corporate Social Responsibility: Efforts include supporting activist…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows that nonprofit organizations benefit more when they plan out the process of founder successions rather than making rapid transitions. • How can donors help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Many individuals who participate on nonprofit boards start with inaccurate preconceptions which can interfere with organizational purpose and progress. • How can nonprofit leaders and board…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Vidya Shah at India Development Review addresses the growing skepticism around philanthropy and how philanthropists can better align their work with the demands of society. · How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to the Surfrider Foundation, Ideol, a French offshore wind energy developer, has applied to do wind-speed testing off the coast of California’s Vandenberg Air Force Base. ·…
Giving Compass’ Take: • In this video, grantmakers share how to create impact beyond giving away money. They discuss the importance of mentorship, collaboration, and understanding the communities they serve. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kim Klein, writing for Nonprofit Quarterly, discusses how a board of directors both creates and reflects an effective organization. • Are you currently on a board…