This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Restauranteurs in California are exploring how promoting regenerative agriculture can combat the threat of global warming. • How can donors identify opportunities to invest in regenerative…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Black people have valued education as one of the most critical passports to success and prosperity for centuries. From enslaved people working in secret to teach each other to read,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This case study shares an example of how a nonprofit organization with a mix of direct service and advocacy work approached developing its intended impact and theory of change. Many…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This case study shares an example of how a nonprofit organization with multiple program areas approached developing its intended impact and theory of change. Nonprofits with distinct program areas or…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. 2020’s parallel crises of COVID-19 and the nation’s reckoning with long-standing racial injustice required each of us to take stock of the failures of systems (including the role of philanthropy)…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. For anyone who doubts the breadth and depth of public generosity, here are a few numbers to consider: The U.S. has more than a million public charities, funded by over…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If you are a seasoned donor, donor-advised fund (DAF) holder, foundation trustee, or staff of such an organization, you may reach a point where you feel there is potential to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass has always set out to be an all-in-one platform to help donors learn about issues, get involved, and give to organizations, but the need for a trusted, go-to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Funders for years have been aware of the “starvation cycle” that leaves grantees scrambling to cover all of their indirect costs. Mounting evidence of the harm done by underfunding these…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This year, that kind of stability is important, as the pandemic has required clear and accurate information for communities that are hurting. “The last year has made clear the importance…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The coronavirus pandemic has opened many of our eyes to how sectors and systems do or don’t address the ever-growing health and income inequities in this country. We can approach…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Regenerative agriculture practices like soil carbon sequestration is becoming a topic for farmers and politicians alike, but pesticides can damage soil biotic communities. • How can…