This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The authors discuss the changing patterns of immigration enforcement in the US under the Trump administration and how recent shifts have led to more arrests and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Medium post from In Too Deep, The Omidyar Group’s Rob Ricigliano discusses three short-sighted presumptions in the nonprofit sector that often lead to long-term problems. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Vu Le at Nonprofit AF discusses the main reasons why more executive directors of color are stepping down from their positions and why it is important…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeb Banner, writing for PhilanTopic, shares ways to recruit more high-quality board members that are passionate and committed to the cause. • How can nonprofit board members…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Contrary to common misconception, research has found no evidence to support the claim that undocumented immigrants cause more crime. · How can philanthropy support other research…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Marshall Project tells the story of Sophie McMullan and how the criminal justice system punished her from crimes she did not commit. Due to an accomplice liability law,…
Giving Compass’ Take: • In this June 2018 report from FSG, three researchers tackle the issue of “systems change” for nonprofits, using examples like the Affordable Care Act to illustrate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · For the 2,200 inmates set to be released next month under the First Step Act, White House Officials are working to line up job opportunities and housing for each.…
Giving Compass’ Take: · In this Policy 360 podcast, Alexander Pfaff addresses the environmental risks associated with China’s One Belt, One Road Initiative to link countries along the old Silk Road. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Vu Le at Nonprofit AF, discusses why the roles of foundation board trustees and staff should radically change in order to make nonprofit organizations and program…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It is difficult to be considered a governance expert in your professional life and to serve as a volunteer on a nonprofit board. Oftentimes things happen that, as a consultant,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Conversation conducted research on mission statements among nonprofits and concludes that staff usually have a better grasp at an organization’s direction even without a focus…