This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The United Nations Foundation provides seven reasons why countries need to take bigger steps of action toward the Sustainable Development Goals. · What role can philanthropy play in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Craig Keilburger argues that long-term thinking should be the norm not just for corporations, but for governments, charities, and individuals in order to properly address our…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Research has shown that people of color-led nonprofits receive fewer donations than white-led organizations, even if they focus on the same work. Furthermore, leaders of color are more likely to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Christina Dragonetti at CalNonprofits argues the importance of nonprofits in our society and how now more then ever they need help and guidance when it comes…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brandon Carey provides examples of how young people are directing social movements that lead to meaningful advocacy efforts and concrete policy changes. • How can donors best…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Will von Geldern shares critical lessons in nonprofit advocacy work that are sustainable and help organizations reach desirable outcomes. • How can donors best support nonprofits…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Getting Smart published a list of advocacy organizations that are working on effective competency-based education programs. • How can these organizations collaborate and share best practices in competency-based…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute suggests child support policy reforms that make children’s well-being the focal point by making resources more accessible for families. • How are families…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How to Impact Public Policy as a Donor —Frayda Levy¹ I believe donors can make a positive impact on public policy, though it’s a multi-part process. You have to get…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Kat Calvin is a superhero. She can’t leap tall buildings in a single bound or make herself invisible (yet!) but as founder and executive director of Spread the Vote, she…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Despite seeing a decrease in greenhouse gas emissions during COVID-19, carbon dioxide is still being released into the atmosphere, prompting the call for companies to support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from Stanford reveals that encouraging people to commit a specific percentage of their income to their employer-sponsored savings plan successfully increased the number of participants. •…