This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dana Kawaoka-Chen discusses the way philanthropy needs to rethink its values, shifting more control toward local communities rather than continuing to concentrate wealth at the top. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Keenan Wellar examines an essay about overhead ratio in the social sector and why it’s a poor measurement of organizational efficiency. • How are you currently…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new report, there are three myths or misconceptions about impact investments’ financial performance for foundations. • How can donors understand these barriers and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Systemic racial bias is apparent in the investment industry, where people of color receive significantly less investment capital and face bias in the underwriting and allocation process, despite performing as…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Bloomberg Philanthropies created the What Works Cities initiative that supports local city governments who use data and evidence-based management. • How can donors support cities and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. To highlight the critical #WalkYourTalk racial equity work with funders nationwide, Camelback Ventures and its Capital Collaborative team invited Kishshana Palmer, leadership expert and “recovering fundraiser,” to lead an engaging and thought-provoking conversation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • World Economic Forum takes a look at the current landscape of impact investing through the lens of a new initiative to see what’s holding it back…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Oliver Williams explains both sides of the debate over the benefits and costs of the shift from philanthropy to investing for impact. • Could impact investing boost…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The philanthropic community is facing a moment of truth, urgently seeking to address a global pandemic, systemic racial inequity, an accelerating climate crisis, and more. To meet this moment, philanthropists…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many donors see education as one of the most important ways to make a difference with their philanthropy. There are many ways to approach education funding. For those who wish…