This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author relays advice when pivoting to becoming a social enterprise that needs to be show impact but also benefits stakeholders. • Funding is a huge challenge for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author offers advice for sustainability managers and how they need to address the challenges in four areas: big data, workforce education, innovation, and collaborative outreach. • Which…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A survey by Bridgespan reports that a high percentage of the top nonprofits believe that they should change their practices, but only a small percentage believe they have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Committing to board diversity has been at the center of the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo’s ability to contribute to a vibrant and inclusive Greater Buffalo region with opportunity for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofit VOTE, the Council on Foundations, and Independent Sector created a toolkit of resources to help funders understand how to successfully implement their public policy and voter…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The recent unveiling of the Democratic Aim Higher Act sparked conversation regarding the similarities on higher education reform in the PROSPER Act. · What does this…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · With up to $8 million in funding, NewSchools Venture Fund has announced new opportunities for investment in innovative schools and diverse leaders. · What skills do students…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeffrey R. Young discusses the questions raised about the potential for makerspaces to be used to 3D print guns. • How can philanthropy support makerspaces? What is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Raz Godelnik argues that CSR reports be distilled into two gauges – one measuring treatment of stakeholders and the other measuring climate change progress. • Is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shamika Ravi and Prerna Sharma discuss the success of the Educate Girls Development Impact Bond in Rajasthan. • How can this model be successfully replicated elsewhere? • Learn…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In a community where men dominate all leaderships positions, it can be hard to change the narrative and allow women a position at the table. Here, News…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · CityLab covers the recent excitement surrounding the city of Stockton and how Mayor Michael Tubbs is attracting donors and philanthropists to invest in the city. · How…