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    The Value of Our Volunteers

    Independent Sector May 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Dan Cardinali at Independent Sector discusses how volunteering is one of the best measures for the health of civil society, because it tells us how involved and how invested people are…

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    Necessary Change to the Foundations of America’s Education System

    The 74 May 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Carolyn Phenicie discusses education in the United States and explains that making it a federal right is the best way to achieve equity in American education. Phenicie further explains…

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    Deciding to Spend Down

    Philanthropy News Digest May 6, 2019

    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…

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    Investors Could Benefit From Veterans

    Quartz Media

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A Chase Business Leaders Outlook study found that veteran-owned businesses see better profits compared to non-veteran companies. Investors should consider the benefits of supporting veteran entrepreneurship.  • The…

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    When Spending Donors’ Money, Transparency Matters

    Independent Sector May 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this blog post from Independent Sector, author Debra Rainey recommends that nonprofit organizations communicate carefully with donors about how their contributions will be used. •…

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    Taking Volunteerism to the Radio Airwaves

    Independent Sector May 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This Independent Sector story highlights the efforts of Dan Cardinali to increase volunteerism by sharing data about how much value volunteers add to the nonprofit sector.…

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    Washington State to End Prison Gerrymandering

    Prison Policy Initiative May 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This story from the Prison Policy Initiative discusses a Washington bill which requires the state to count prisoners as residents of their hometown for voting purposes.…

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    Is Fentanyl a Weapon of Mass Destruction?

    Cato Institute May 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Cato Institute story, Jeffrey A. Singer highlights the recent argument with the Department of Defense about whether or not to consider fentanyl a WMD.…

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    5 Ways to Make Philanthropy Part of Your Company Culture

    Medium May 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Igor Makarov, writing for Medium, lists five strategies to incorporate philanthropy into company-wide initiatives. • How is the rise of corporate philanthropy affecting the broader landscape…

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    Is Corporate Philanthropy Bigger Than the Bottom Line?

    Medium May 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Maurizio Bragagni, writing for Medium, discusses how corporate philanthropy can benefit the bottom line for businesses. •  How can CSR missions help with retaining employees? •…

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    Replacing Plastic with Natural Materials in the Fashion Industry

    Fast Company May 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Organizations are looking to collaborate on creating naturally derived materials that can replace plastic in supply chains within the fashion industry.  • What other industries are…

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    In Good Company: An Alternative Model for Corporate Community Service

    TriplePundit May 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Val Bisharat, writing for TriplePundit, a corporate community service model for engaging employees in volunteering initiatives called In Good Company.  • The model includes a network of…

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