This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Changing board performance culture is also much more complex than simply announcing to board members, “I declare a new culture!” A successful transformation takes time and a focused process. Here…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Nonprofit board members are reminded again and again to think of our role in terms of the “three Ts” — offering time, treasure, and talent to the organizations we serve.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There are no perfect boards, but, according to Leading with Intent: 2017 National Index of Nonprofit Board Practices, boards that regularly assess their performance perform better on their core responsibilities.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Board meetings got you down? Bored to tears by your committee meetings? Social gatherings leaving something to be desired? Meetings for the sake of meetings make no sense, however, board…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It was spring 2010. After a grueling recruitment process, I received an offer to take up the role of Director General of the MAVA Foundation, my dream job. Though I…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · As federal funding becomes more limited, Governing Magazine explains how states are using different methods to fund their Medicaid expansions. · How are states cutting Medicaid…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to EdSource, a number of students enrolled in for-profit colleges during the time of their closure may be eligible to cancel their federal student loans.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What is the role of a community-based nonprofit in the fabric of a community? And how does that organization engage the community and cultivate strategic partnerships to further its mission?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the investing realm, many believe that meeting CPI (consumer price index) + 5 percent in today’s market environment is an easily achievable goal. In truth, this spending target is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Frederick Hess talks with Jonas Chartock about Leading Educators, a nonprofit advancing teachers’ leadership skills and providing better opportunities for students. · How does teacher leadership…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Harvest Public Media discusses the current state of biofuels in the U.S., the hopes for it in the future, and why it’s a great investment for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Naked Scientists touches on a talk given by Jeroen van den Hoven where he addresses the desperate need for a universal framework and set of guidelines to…