This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute reports on their efforts to change the thinking around higher education, preserving a dedication to humanities, while also finding ways to mix business…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The National Council of Nonprofits gives us an overview of “collective impact” — working together, sharing info and resources to solve a complex problem — and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Regina LaBelle at Governing Magazine discusses the current state of the opioid epidemic in America that is claiming over a hundred lives everyday. According to LaBelle, solutions should…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Center for Effective Philanthropy takes a deep dive into what transparency for a foundation really means and how it’s done well, based on a survey…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The UN established the Blockchain Commission for Sustainable Development and launched Blockchain for Impact in 2017 to discover and implement applications of blockchain technology for social impact. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Volunteer Match offers 10 ways to sign up as an online volunteer or support staff for various causes such as helping the United Nations, becoming part of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company reports on MIT Media Lab’s artificial intelligence shipping container that is growing crops in place of outdoor farms that are consistently being affected by climate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alison DaSilva discusses ‘purpose-washing’ and outlines the most effective practices for businesses to put purpose at the forefront of their work in an authentic and meaningful way. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for Forbes, The Bridgespan Group’s William Foster discusses how the principles of venture capitalism can apply to philanthropy, specifically when it comes to being precise…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • ImpactAlpha’s David Bank discusses how the field of impact investing may be in a state of flux, with some influencer pushing for new thinking that would…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam-Walkerly discusses how foundations may be digging too deep into the details of governance rather than focusing on the broader picture. • The main takeaway: Always…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As you begin to prepare for another hurricane season, I urge you to consider making changes in your giving patterns for disasters. First, plan ahead. Set aside money now for planning…