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Compass FAQs for New Members
As we welcome more and more new members every week, we put together a Compass Frequently Asked Questions list to get started in the Compass Community! 1. What is Compass? Compass is Foundant + SmartSimple + GivingData's online community for philanthropy. It is your destination for connecting with peers in the field,…
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How Philanthropy Can Support Culturally-Led Mental Health Programs
Mindful Philanthropy is pleased to announce the release of our latest funder guidance, For the Community, By the Community: How Philanthropy Can Support Culturally-Led Mental Health Programs. We hope that this guidance can be helpful as you make an impact in the mental health of communities of color. The guidance is…
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Top 10 Compass Members in March!
Happy April! 🐣🌿🌸🕊️💗 Congrats to our Top 10 community members who lit up Compass with their engagement and dedication throughout March! Let's give a round of applause to: @TammyOppel, @MarkBejcek, @JulieAnderson, @ErinHahn, @RobynKeating, @KirkAmaralSnow, @AaronKoontz, @NikkiHilchey, @LauraClark, and @RachelMasilamani!…
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#TuesdayTip: Notification Management
Every once in awhile, I'll remind you to check-in on your notifications so you don't miss anything important here in Compass! Click on your profile pic in the upper right corner. In the drop down, select "Account & Privacy Settings" Under your photo, select "Notification Preferences." I recommend opting in to receive an…
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Do other organizations have professional liability coverage?
A primary consideration is that we serve in an advisory role to our DAF holders; they often look to us as experts, and the guidance we provide carries perceived authority. Because of that, we’re trying to assess whether this creates exposure that warrants this type of coverage. Thanks in advance for any input you can…
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Donor involvement in scholarship process
Good morning, Do you allow donor involvement in your scholarship process? If so, how are donors involved? What information do you share with donors? Do you allow donors to review their own scholarship applications? Thank you!
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Grant Process Changes
We are a health-conversion foundation, serving parts of West Virginia and Southeast Ohio, that awards about $1 million in grants per year to support health-related projects. We are exploring different models for our grant application process for one of our grant programs, with a focus on how we can reduce the time from the…
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Compass has officially reached 6000 members! 🎉
Thank you to everyone who helped us grow from 5000 to 6000! Your engagement continues to shape this community and keep it thriving. Today we are recognizing the top members who have been especially active since we reached 5000. Your contributions and consistency make a real impact, and we appreciate everything you bring to…
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Job Posting: Finance and Administration Manager at the Athens County Foundation (Athens, Ohio)
Hello, The Athens County Foundation is hiring a full time Finance and Admin Manager to support the Foundation's work across Athens County. Here's more information about the position: https://www.athensfoundation.org/join-our-team The Athens County Foundation is an incredible organization making a difference in our area of…
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Students Who Apply for Every Scholarship Without Reading Requirements/Preferences
Hello … we are a Community Foundation that has 30 online scholarship processes. We have a number of students who copy and paste their application into almost all of the available processes without ever looking at the requirements and/or preferences. It is not feasible to go with a Universal Application, as every process…
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#TuesdayTip: New Look on Groups
If you click the "Groups" tab on the top of your Compass page, you will notice there is a new and updated look! Groups has gone through a major update, making them simpler, cleaner, and easier to use. If you are registered for Summit or any other Regional Training, go ahead and take a look. Let us know any feedback in the…
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Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga is hiring a Senior Accountant
To be considered for this position, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your experience and skills match the qualifications of the role. About Our Organization: For almost 60 years, the Community Foundation of Greater Chattanooga has strengthened the community by transforming generosity into lasting…
