This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Noha El-Mikawy draws attention to the problematic circumstances and regulations that are endangering the structures of civil society. • What are the consequences of weakened, unattractive…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In an article for EdSurge, Emily Tate provides strategies to monitor your child’s mental health as coronavirus and remote learning add extra stressors to their lives.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Naturally, much of the attention in place-based philanthropy is on the programmatic work of a foundation such as the issues it seeks to address, its partners in the work, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. One core lesson we’re learning in 2020 is that where you live in the US significantly impacts your life and your health. Rural or urban. North or South. City. State.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Neil Kleiman argues that local governments need to fundamentally transform their system by updating their operating systems instead of creating a patchwork of tech fixes on an outdated system.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sara Gilgore, at DC Innovators introduces five of the most impactful, resilient innovators in crisis response across the Washington D.C. region. • How important is it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jon Huggett and Mark Zitter, witting for Stanford Social Innovation Review, share their perspective on becoming a super board chair for a successful organization. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam-Walkerly, writing for Philanthropy In Focus, discusses three considerations for civil society membership organizations to think about that as they aspire to increase their value. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Forbes Business Development Council details how nonprofits and businesses can maintain philanthropic pursuits while maintaining cost-effective practices. • How are you working within a budget…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Wharton summarizes how the Ford Foundation is investing in economic justice with inclusive funding towards equitable housing opportunity. • How can we make sure funds are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Two years ago on this blog, we observed that many company leaders had started to shift from asking “why do philanthropy” at all, to “why do strategic corporate philanthropy?” The broader business community…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The collaboration of for-profit and non-profit interests can take various forms: social enterprise, corporate social responsibility, social investing, and strategic philanthropy, all called “blended value.” • Which…