This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Hurricane Harvey Recovery So Far In 2017 natural disasters, including Hurricane Harvey, shook America and did billions of dollars worth of damage. As we come upon 2018’s hurricane season, it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Medium shares insight from tech company Symph, which provides solutions to the challenges that every nonprofit faces through a web app called The Dollar Effect. It allows donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass Take: · In an op-ed on Chalkbeat, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio addresses the lack of diversity in specialized schools and discusses ways to improve accessibility…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Center for Effective Philanthropy presents a report on vital things left unsaid to high-net worth donors based on the feedback they’ve received from nonprofits over…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • District attorneys typically build their reputation by being tough on crime, but prosecutor elections in California are making headlines by promoting more nuanced reform in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • It has been over a year since the Trump Administration pulled the U.S. out of the Paris climate agreement. Since then, federal efforts to address climate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Advocacy work has huge potential for lasting impact, nut only 4% of donations go towards it. Nonprofits can better align and present their advocacy strategies to help encourage…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Cornell University is actively recruiting students to increase the diversity of their applicants and a stronger program. • How can other schools, businesses, and organizations use this…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Pollination Project discusses how it was able to use a $1,000 grant to revitalize The Jericho Primary School in Kenya with more classrooms, desks and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • VolunteerMatch discusses the importance of people with design and other advanced skills to lend their expertise to nonprofit organizations: It’s a win-win for both sides. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • World Resources Institute reports on the need of cities in the global south to embrace the informal workers and support those who ply their own trades,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mission Investors Exchange reviews their recent National Conference in Chicago, where foundation representatives discussed how to best serve communities: Meet people where they are and check…