This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Wilson Foundation shares lessons from its board succession planning process and how to prioritize tasks that would benefit the philanthropic community during a time of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Despite claims from the House Ways and Means Committee, initial data on charitable giving in 2018 show several red flags for the trajectory of philanthropy. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • United Philanthropy Forum discusses the knowledge gap in the foundation sector and how different organizations can share what they’ve learned. • One takeaway is that foundation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lori Bezahler shares the impetus behind Edward W. Hazen Foundation’s decision to spend down their endowment. • Is spending down the right choice for you? Who should be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: •Kris Putnam-Walkerly, writing for Putnam Consulting Group, reveals six questions that board members need to ask CEOs. • How can CEOs foster healthy and productive relationships with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen reports on the shift in sanitation measures in Nigeria, from providing toilets and clean water (which wasn’t scratching the surface) to influencing the government…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The recent school board meeting for districts in Chicago brought up the controversy over equitable funding for charter and district schools. • Where can education leaders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Yolanda Martinez at provides insight into some of the immigration programs the Trump administration is trying to change and how they affect people. · What are some of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sara E. Dahill-Brown shares the history of the charter school movement, highlighting the role of governance to provide context and insight for education reformers. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · This story from The Marshall Project looks at a case in South Dakota and addresses the national debate over whether or not the death penalty should…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • CariClub is helping young professionals connect with associate boards of nonprofits. Each side benefits — board members gain leadership skills and organizations receive more interest. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company takes a look at ways to inspire and encourage new research in science and technology to improve our world’s poverty through innovations in health,…