This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • At Nonprofit AF, Vu Le argues that complete fealty to a singular mission isn’t always healty for nonprofts, but rather causes more isolation and unnecessary competition.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Apple’s new iPad is expensive and fragile, making it a poor choice for schools that are looking to provide tech resources for students, who are likely…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Many UN agencies already use Tableau to analyze the data they collect. This move will create standardization across agencies and allow for consistent, shareable data analysis. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In general, there are four staffing models for family foundations: the administrator, consultant, director and family staff. This quick slide show offers an overview of each to help you choose…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for Raconteur magazine, Rupert Scofield, President, CEO and co-founder FINCA International, talks about the importance of giving intelligently and why the spirit of philanthropy is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Beth Kanter examines the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal and applies it to nonprofit digital strategies. The upshot: You don’t need to abandon Facebook entirely, but there…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Collaborative efforts between supermarkets and farmers to achieve more sustainable food production can have a significant impact. • Why have some attempts to create relationships for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many families with multiple branches may elect to set up a Family Council. While the particular roles and responsibilities of Family Councils vary across families, they typically function as an…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alexandre Mars, a French entrepreneur, created an impact-giving website called Epic Foundation. The company extensively vets youth-focused organizations and provides information on the progress of each organizations’…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jean Twenge highlights the reasons why teens are more likely to care about gun control issues. She compares multi-decade research, concluding that bullying, drinking, and safety issues…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • After combining multiple outreach and community programs within his organization, the author offers his best tips for successful CSR leadership. • Does any of this advice…
Giving Compass’ Take: • These suggestions from 2015 remain relevant today. There are many improvements that can be made to the criminal justice system to reduce imprisonment rates. • How…