Conversations
Recognizing that donors learn in different ways, we’ve partnered with equity-focused organizations and leaders in a webinar format. With our values -- equity, effectiveness, and systems change -- as a backdrop, our conversation series helps donors understand how to give effectively.
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Presentation: Co-Lab Series by Morgan Stanley - What is Effective Philanthropy?
Featuring Afi Tengue, VP of Philanthropy and Impact, Giving Compass and Stephanie Gillis, Director, Impact-Driven Philanthropy Initiative at Raikes Foundation
There have been increasing calls for donors to unlock more capital from Donor-advised Funds (DAFs) in light of the pandemic. In June, Morgan Stanley hosted a presentation on the Raikes Foundation’s Impact-driven Philanthropy Initiative (IDP) and the Giving Compass approach to effective giving to more than 400 DAF holders. The event outlined the Giving Compass principles of IDP (equity, effectiveness, systems change, and transparency), nonprofit vetting criteria, and how Giving Compass frames the intended impact of donations (relief, rebound, reimagine and restructure) during COVID.
Webinar: Grassroots Organizing: Why Long-term Powerbuilding in Communities of Color is Critical to Our Functioning Democracy
Hosted by Tricia Raikes, Co-founder, Raikes Foundation
Featuring Vanessa Daniel, Founder and Executive Director of Groundswell Fund, LaTosha Brown, Co-founder of Black Voters Matter and Southern Black Girls & Women’s Consortium, and Chrissie Castro, Social Justice Consultant
Following the 2020 election, there has been widespread recognition of the power of grassroots organizing. Long-used by communities of color, it is increasingly seen as cutting edge for social change in all communities. In July, Giving Compass hosted a private one-hour dialogue with seasoned organizers to define grassroots powerbuilding, debunk myths, and share examples of success. This inaugural event was inspiring, informative, and motivated attendees to take action.
Webinar: Climate Justice
Hosted by Afi Tengue, VP of Philanthropy and Impact, Giving Compass
Featuring Ashindi Maxton, Executive Director of the Donors of Color Network
Just in time for Earth Day, this lively conversation examined the pressing need for climate justice and how it can inform environmental philanthropy. The webinar included advice for new and seasoned givers and highlighted the Donors of Color Network’s Climate Justice Funders Pledge, which calls on the top 40 climate funders in the country to commit to transparent reporting of their grants and increasing funding of BIPOC-led powerbuilding groups to at least 30% within two years.
Webinar: Black Women in Philanthropy: Where Are They Now?
Hosted by Jocelyn Harmon, Co-founder, BlackHer
Featuring Ashindi Maxton, Executive Director of Donors of Color Network, Lisa Hall, Impact Chair at Apollo Global Management Inc., and Valaida Fullwood, Principal Architect and Vision Keeper at The Soul of Philanthropy
Maxton, Hall, and Fullwood first appeared in the #BlackWomenGive collection on Giving Compass (curated by BlackHer) in 2019. In honor of the 10th anniversary of Black Philanthropy Month in August, we reconnected with these leaders in philanthropy and impact investing. During the conversation, the women reflected on what has transpired in the world over the last two years and discussed what the future holds for Black women in philanthropy.
Webinar: Mental Health
Hosted by Afi Tengue, VP of Philanthropy and Impact, Giving Compass
Featuring Katherina ‘Kat’ M. Rosqueta, Founding Executive Director of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy
Mental health and addiction challenges emerged as a major health crisis during the pandemic and continue to be critical issues affecting millions of Americans. During this informative conversation during Mental Health Awareness Month in May, donors learned about the populations that have been disproportionately affected by these issues and how to best support nonprofits working in this space.
Panel: Black Future Co-Op Fund: Black Philanthropy Month
Featuring Afi Tengue, VP of Philanthropy and Impact, Giving Compass
In response to the recent social justice uprisings, corporations, foundations, and individuals made pledges to address anti-Black racism and improve equity. While some money has made it out the door, many who made commitments have yet to fulfill their promises. Giving Compass joined the conversation that delved into how words without action perpetuate anti-Black racism, what it will take to move beyond words to real change, and how to hold people, foundations, and corporations accountable.
Webinar: Disaster Philanthropy
Hosted by Afi Tengue, VP of Philanthropy and Impact, Giving Compass
Featuring Regine A. Webster, VP, Center for Disaster Philanthropy
As we geared up for our disaster philanthropy webinar in September, several crises were taking place against the backdrop of COVID, including refugees fleeing Afghanistan and Hurricane Ida making landfall in Louisiana. With these events in mind, our 30-minute conversation focused on how donors can approach the three stages of disaster giving and how to give in the long-term in the face of multiple crises.