This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rick Moyers explains that checkbook philanthropy that is carried out strategically can be impactful in spite of the popular narrative to the contrary. • Is checkbook philanthropy…
Philanthropy can play a unique and powerful role as a community convener. Foundations and funders who know their communities well can bring schools, nonprofits, businesses, policymakers, and others together to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Multiple surveys over the past decade have revealed a trend of declining confidence in democracy among Americans. While many factors contribute to this growing sense that democracy is weakening, there…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Urban planners can help increase neighborhood safety by investing in economic and community development strategies that prioritize equity in planning and design. • What are donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Part five of a five-part series on voting methods. Read parts one, two, three, and four. One year ago this week, I was sitting in my office when I received…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Aspen Institute talks with Federico Sandler about creating social and environmental impact through the growing Latin American ecommerce market. · How has the internet changed the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • An accurate count for the U.S. Census will impact arts and culture through the allocation of federal funds that go toward cultural agencies and arts-related funding…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Atul Gawande discusses the bias and inequality in the American medical care system and calls on individuals to go above and beyond to close the gap. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sam Gill explains that the Knight Foundation is dedicating nearly $50 million to learn how to best support democracy in the digital age. • How can other funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Katherina ‘Kat’ M. Rosqueta is the founding executive director of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy. Founded as a collaboration between the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Philanthropy In Focus, Rolf Alter and Timo Unger address the lack of trust in civil society and discuss Philanthropy.Insight’s framework for working towards trust-driven philanthropy. · What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Grantmakers In Health take a look at mixed-income communities and share their findings for health funders to achieve equity and inclusion in care. · What opportunities do mixed-income…