This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mutual aid ideas and practices are happening all over the United States using shared Google docs of contacts, resources, and information on how to help the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: •Here are themes from a discussion among lean funders addressing their grantmaking responses to COVID-19, and how they plan to pivot their actions to better respond to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. City & County Government & Homeless Providers “On the Ground” Re-organize and re-deploy existing shelter capacity. Lift any ordinances and require 24/7 shelters. Create additional capacity to safely house people…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael J. Roy, Neil McHugh, and Stephen Sinclair examine social impact bonds (SIBs) and find some reasons for concern, specifically when it comes to technical challenges.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Pollination Project (TPP) coordinates ladder funding with its grantees by providing support for local leaders that allows them to take necessary steps to engage with donors. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are four innovative ways that technology can help increase college campus safety and ensure students can feel secure at school. • How can donors contribute…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are five learnings from donors as they respond to COVID-19. Some of these lessons may be useful long-term practices. • What lessons are you learning…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are 10 reasons from Randy Cohen on why funders should support the arts in 2020, taking into account that the benefits of arts last through…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In India, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) published new rules for a corporate social responsibility policy that has an impact on how nonprofit organizations can do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Basil Sadiq describes why it is critical for students to volunteer to develop their life skills and have opportunities to contribute to society. • How can funders help to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Andrew Feldman, Ruth Curran Neild, and David Yokum argue that a two-pronged approach – both top-down and bottom-up – is needed to build an evidence-based government. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shawna De La Rosa diagrams the importance of expanding the reach of dual enrollment to promote college readiness across a wider demographic of students. • Which…