This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Mitch Nauffts discusses the importance of the 2020 census and explains why philanthropy should get involved to ensure accurate data is gathered and fair federal funding, representation,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If you serve on a nonprofit board, you’ve probably seen those fellow members who look like a deer in the headlights when presented with financial statements. Maybe that’s even you.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There is one incredibly important question you should be asking yourself and your leadership team at your next board meeting. Are our employee health benefits as equitable and valuable as they…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. One of my favorite questions to ask boards is “If your organization were founded today, what would it look like?” I love it because it leads to the board asking…
Why is board recruitment so important…and so challenging? Because the job of building a board is about more than just filling slots. It is about finding leaders who have skill…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Americans already have millions of pounds of food stocked in their freezers, but The New Food Economy explains that the threat of higher tariffs from the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Governing Magazine, a transgender student in Oregon was supported by U.S. District Judge Marco Hernandez to use school facilities that align with his gender identity. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As New York’s leading personalized non-profit board matching service, BoardAssist spends a lot of time working with non-profit boards to help them craft their non-profit’s give/get policy—or how much board members should…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The three sectors in our economy — for-profit or business sector, nonprofit or social sector, and government — are becoming far less distinct, and, in many ways, are merging. Especially…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. To infinity and beyond! Isn’t that a great and energizing phrase? Buzz Lightyear would certainly agree, as it’s his mission: To go further, be stronger, and ultimately be successful. Those…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In a speech given in Johannesburg, South Africa, former President Obama explained how empowering women will not only promote equality, but will also benefit future government policies.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Putnam Consulting Group explains the importance of investing time for evaluating, learning, and improving new strategies at your organization before it’s too late. · Why is it…