This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • At The Conversation, Elizabeth J. Dale walks readers through the importance of leaving a planned gift for nonprofits in their wills during coronavirus. • A huge…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Foundation evaluations need to improve within the sector, and below are four strategies that may help foundations better evaluate in the future. • How can individual…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, here are strategies to combat ageism and protect the elderly, a vulnerable population during this time. • What is the role…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The North Texas Innovation Alliance is helping to address local issues and push projects forward within the community while fostering collaboration. • How can local donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We say their names: Breonna Taylor in Louisville, KY, George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN, Ahmaud Arbery in Glynn County, GA, Tony McDade in Tallahassee, FL. Black Lives Matter, today and every day. We…
The mental health crisis triggered by COVID-19 is escalating rapidly. One example: When compared to a 2018 survey, U.S. adults are now eight times more likely to meet the criteria…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This article was originally published as part of MacArthur’s Perspectives on 100&Change blog series about the competition. In philanthropy, more often than not, those seeking funding are engaged in a competition—even when…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Policy influence is difficult to measure, making it vulnerable to pendulum swings in funders’ approaches. At the moment, in most areas of public policy the field is in the process…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Aviva Stampfer and Aki Shibuya bust eight philanthropy myths that stand in the way of equitable grantmaking. • Are these myths holding you back? Is it time…
Giving Compass’ Take: · Ryan Honeyman, partner at LIFT Economy, talks with Jed Emerson about the capital purpose behind impact investing and creating a long-term financial legacy. · Impact investing has increased in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • B the Changes highlights five benefits of becoming a B Corp that businesses have experienced. • Can your business benefit from these advantages? How can you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alyssa Curran argues that equitable grantmaking practices are no longer optional – it is imperative – and offers steps to implement a racial equity lens in grantmaking. …