This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are five common myths about impact bonds debunked and recommendations on how to ensure that they are being used successfully. • Why is it important…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Surveys of small business owners show a lack of hope in staying afloat during and after COVID-19, despite government aid efforts. • How can donors help…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute hosts a webinar where panelists discuss how tech companies such as Alibaba Group and Conecta Voice Services can help respond to the COVID-19 crisis. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows that nature can have significant impacts on an individual’s mental health. During COVID-19, health funders should invest in nature nonprofits that building equitable access…
Giving Compass’ Take: • CAF America shares results from a survey of more than 500 charitable organizations around the world that were asked about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. • Almost…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Vu Le explains how excessive gratitude toward funders compromises the work of nonprofits and prevents progress toward equity. • Are you asking for too much from…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Bridgespan prides itself on being an impact-driven organization. We launched 20 years ago with a vision of how we might help make the world a better place. Hundreds of people…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It’s said that “perpetuity is a very long time,” and indeed it is. Yet, most givers to foundations have designated that their foundations should be established to exist forever, with…
Henry McCance tapped the skills and passions of his two daughters to set up the McCance Family Foundation. What drives his philanthropic ambition? “Maybe this comes from my father and his values,” he responds. “Toys like big…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 2018, the national venture philanthropy organization New Profit brought together pairs of donors and social entrepreneurs from their community for candid conversations on the future of social problem-solving. These…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Seattle Foundation has been on the lookout for more opportunities to support new investment tools that help people who have been locked out of traditional capital by investing in lenders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Today’s entrepreneurial philanthropists seek strategies to make a positive social impact and multiply their financial impact. Impact investing is a strategy that enables achievement of both goals and it’s why…