This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · A new immigration bill proposed in the French Parliament has received criticism from opposing sides of the political world, as it aims to speed up applications…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Max Marchitello makes the case for improving equity in the United States by doubling Title I funding for low-income schools, which he argues will begin to bring…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mike Males argues that schools are relatively safe from gun violence compared to the United States overall, and the rest of the country should be figuring out how…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. While impact investing is frequently associated with direct private equity and debt investing, the reality is that impact and financial returns may be enhanced by also investing in publicly traded…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, a service is being provided to match sustainable companies with social start-ups to provide innovation that align with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • AVPN discusses how the different tools of measuring impact have been inconsistent in terms of their “practical application.” Are we holding those at the top accountable?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Advisor Jim Hickman discusses the importance of nonprofits embracing digital tools in order to expand their reach and build capacity. • What is your organization doing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Devex interviews Purna Sen, the UN Women’s new spokesperson for addressing sexual harassment and assault, about the need for more gender equity and empowerment. • In…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Walter Russell Mead argues that America currently sits on the cusp of change, much as it did during Reconstruction. He suggests that times of political disappointment offer an opportunity…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stephen Noonoo shares how teachers and schools are successfully redesigning their classrooms to better serve students’ needs. • How can philanthropy support student-centered design? What other elements of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Looking for guidance in venture philanthropy? Follow the leaders. New Profit, a Boston-based nonprofit with a focus on systems change initiatives, held its annual Gathering of Leaders conference in its…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This Passages issue paper explores the interplay of family dynamics and family governance in family philanthropies, concluding families who think about their governance systems, including how decisions will be made,…