This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Leading a nonprofit organization is a tremendous responsibility, both for boards and executives. Boards that don’t pay attention to executive evaluation and compensation are opening the organization up to serious risk.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Nonprofits have long been challenged by unmet expectations in board member engagement and performance. The latest research from BoardSource reinforces the prevalence of this issue. Leading With Intent: 2017 National Index of…
Giving Compass’ Take: • In this profile, Mario Morino, founder of Leap of Reason Ambassadors Community, encourages foundations and nonprofits to build strong bonds to achieve social progress through effective…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) released a study that shows increased internet activity can put young people at risk or increase their chances of developing ADHD…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • USAID-funded Facilitating Financial Sustainability consortium, led by LINC in partnership with Peace Direct and Foundation Center, launched three new reports that together help civil society organizations navigate financial sustainability within the philanthropic sector. • How will…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. India faces difficult challenges — from inadequate sanitation to poor quality of education — but accomplished philanthropists and social entrepreneurs are determined to solve these problems through innovation and strategic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Entrepreneur magazine takes a look at corporate-driven philanthropy and examines whether motivation really makes a difference: What’s good for the bottom line can also be good…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company reports on how there needs to be more investment in smallholder African farmers in order to lift people out of poverty. • Data is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • University of St. Michael’s College reports on research that shows how Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability professionals have found jobs within companies throughout all departments, not…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • J. Brian Charles reports that a housing advocacy group in Portland wants to move to a model of community-led urban design to avoid the harms of gentrification. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Zac Anderson reports that toxic algae blooms in Florida, where large clean air and water are essential to the economy, are forcing politicians from across the political…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For many years, I led a nonprofit consulting team focused on improving the financial health of nonprofits, and we often had more work than we had staff to meet. After one…