This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Gina Harman and Andrea Jung explain the struggle for female entrepreneurs to secure as much capital as their male counterparts. Partnering with nonprofit and private sector stakeholders is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Debbie Lieberman and Tia Anzellotti explain how to address chronic absenteeism through effective data collection by partnering with United Way. • How else can schools use data to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. No matter what kind of funder you are – corporate, family, foundation, individual – or what values and passions motivate you to give, there are always opportunities to learn more,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With few accredited training programs, some urban farmers have developed their own methods of learning and farmer-to-farmer networks to explore whether aquaponics can benefit their communities. On a sunny September…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Running a learning pod turned out to be a transformative experience for Samantha. “This is probably the most professionally satisfied I’ve ever been in my entire career,” she said. And…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. AB Charities, the charitable arm of the ActBlue family of organizations, is dedicated to helping nonprofits build small-dollar fundraising programs. AB Charities is a nonprofit and runs an online fundraising…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There is a nationwide teacher shortage. This is as catastrophic for today’s youth as it is for society’s future success. Not all the issues teachers face can be fixed instantaneously, but…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the philanthropy and nonprofit field, training and development for boards of directors has traditionally focused on basic, fundamental roles and responsibilities. Common topics include: the duties of board members;…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Colorado River is a vital lifeline for the arid U.S. Southwest. It supplies water to seven states, Mexico, 29 Indian reservations and millions of acres of irrigated farmland. The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This spring The California Endowment (TCE) named Kris Hayashi (he/him/his), Executive Director of the Transgender Law Center (TLC), as the first ‘out’ transgender person to serve on its Board of Directors. Kris’ appointment…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The post-graduation years are considered a rite of passage, where emerging artists navigate crushing poverty, unpaid internships, uninformed financial decisions, and rejection to emerge as bona fide artists. People use words like sacrifice and bootstraps.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. You’ve probably thought about the growing polarization in our country. You may share my worry about filter bubbles and political echo chambers, or you might have recommitted to sparking conversations…