This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from SSIR, author Dean Baker argues that executive salaries in the nonprofit sector are too high, and charitable tax deductions effectively mean the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Fast Company, author Adele Peters discusses the Carbon Clean200 rankings, which highlight the 200 companies with the highest revenues from cleantech. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Odin Mühlenbein, writing for Stanford Social Innovation Review, discusses the momentum of systems change work in philanthropy, particularly, how targeted systems change can bring results. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author compiles a list of five well-known tech philanthropists that are making a significant impact on the world. • What are the key traits that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tom Vander Ark, writing for Getting Smart, discusses how students can collaborate effectively in project-based learning classrooms. • Why is it important for kids to learn…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors identify six strategies to engage employers in community health to reap the benefits of creating healthier lifestyles. • What is the role of donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Erich Sollman, writing for Medium, describes three ways that individuals can foster workplace philanthropy to engage employees. • What are successful examples of workplace philanthropy? •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Grant Trahant, writing for Causeartist, interviews Derrick Emsley, founder of Tentree, a company that plants ten trees per item purchased, and has strong environmental goals. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors explore important questions for funders to think about before engaging with networks for social impact purposes. • Why are strategic networks and partnerships important…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tony Siesfeld, writing for Monitor Institute, discusses the roles that philanthropy can play in advancing sustainable and inclusive business activities. • What are the most challenging aspects…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author outlines ways nonprofits can get their communities more engaged. One tip: Be open and honest. • While this piece is directed toward nonprofits, individual donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this piece from Independent Sector, author Marie LeBlanc highlights insight from about 50 nonprofit leaders about how ethical behaviors and practices might address some of…