This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Recent polls indicate that more than a third of the country has concerns about a vaccine that in all likelihood will be the only reliable way to end to the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. We’ve heard there’s some confusion in the nonprofit world about donor-advised funds (DAFs). We wanted to offer a few tips—from one nonprofit to another—about how best to engage with donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There has been a longstanding belief that for startups to succeed, they must be located in one of the country’s traditional Innovation Hubs. For technology, the primary hub is Silicon…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In less than a year, telehealth has gone from a niche rarity to a common practice. Its ability to ensure physical distance, preserve personal protective equipment and prevent the spread…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Last spring, teachers had to retrofit in-person curricula for a virtual environment and adopt new approaches for teaching students from afar. Then came fall, with the question of whether buildings…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Historically, the LGBTQ community has relied on its own peer-to-peer financial support structure to help its members to survive and thrive. Today, community members, allies and activists are seeking investment…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the number of women—especially women of color—in US prisons grows, state departments of corrections (DOCs) face challenges addressing their needs. Before incarceration, many women experience violent victimization and trauma.…
Giving Compass’ Take: • A study at SSRN analyzes the wide-ranging effects of private prison contracting on inmate recidivism and financial capacity. • How can you learn more about different…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It was the second week in March when New York City, the city that never sleeps, shut down as it became the epicenter of the novel coronavirus in the US.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Conventional wisdom about nonprofit fundraising considers these two statements equally true: 1) Acquiring new donors loses money, and 2) Future gifts from new donors make up for the money lost…
In episode 79 of the Disruptors for GOOD podcast, I speak with Brett Hagler, Co-founder and CEO of New Story, on ending global homelessness and using a startup mentality to create one…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Upon notification of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential impact on the entire globe, Tribal nations implemented some of the most stringent preventative measures to protect their communities. Pandemics and…