This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How do you define philanthropy? For me, philanthropy is love of what it means to be human. I start with the translation from Greek — love of humanity — and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How do you define philanthropy? I define philanthropy as giving. This can include giving our wealth, time, or hearts to others. When we speak about the philanthropy of people of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Tell us a little about your background. How did you get into philanthropy? It’s a story with a lot of twists and turns. I started in education. I went to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How do you define philanthropy? I define it as giving money and time to causes that are important to you which make your community or the world better. Giving money…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How do you define philanthropy? I define philanthropy in the spiritual sense as using one’s time, talent, and treasure to contribute to the common good. There are different ways to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A study from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University reveals that the United States packaged food and beverage supply is ultra-processed. • How can…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The beer company, Busch, is partnering with the nonprofit National Forest Foundation and is going to plant 100 trees for every person who can find its secret…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. America is at a remarkable inflection point. As the country becomes more diverse, older and technology-focused, evidence suggests that we will encounter challenges that stem from differences regarding political ideology,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ben Paynter reports that more donor-advised fund holders are starting to move their money into the charitable causes they are intended for. • How can donor-advised fund…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • New America Foundation and Bloomberg imagine what the future of work will look like and how to prepare for a technologically advanced society. • In what other areas…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Matt Beienburg unpacks the impact of education savings accounts in Arizona which he found produced benefits for students and taxpayers. • How could education savings accounts better…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Placemaking initiatives helped Detroit citizens make more equitable decisions for their city and revitalized community spaces. • How can placemaking address other community issues? Can place-based…