This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • While automation is a challenge to the future of work in Africa, other aspects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution are creating tremendous opportunities for employment. This article…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The first social impact bond in South Africa is successfully addressing the issue of youth unemployment throughout the country. • The author notes that one of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kevin Xu explains how nonprofit organizations can focus their time and resources to maximize their impact with new technology. • Is your organization getting the most out of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shailaja Neelakantan explains how Louisville, Kentucky is working to attract tech companies by partnering with educational institutions to train the workforce. • How can other cities improve their…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Migration Policy Institute shares why it is important that dual-language learners and their non-English language are actively included in class and beyond. • What support do teachers in…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The Jim Joseph Foundation created a Funder Collaborative that encouraged philanthropists to create or improve upon local initiatives for youth development in their own communities, while also receiving support…
Giving Compass’ Take: • USAID has studied systematic, intentional, and resourced collaborating, learning and adapting (CLA) throughout program planning and implementation to improve their development work around the world. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Years ago, I worked for a large anti-poverty nonprofit in Boston. We were eager to evaluate our programs so that we could measure what was working and improve what wasn’t.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Sophie Hawkesworth at Wellcome discusses a new approach to using public health funding in order to address non-communicable diseases such as cancer and obesity: more research and educating…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · EdSource provides commentary from Yoon Choi, Cynthia Schmeiser, and Wayne Camara regarding standardized college admissions exams and Assembly Bill 751 in California. · What different perspective do these…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Fast Company, transitioning to electric vehicles could radically improve America’s transportation sector, reduce carbon emissions, create jobs, and support equity all while driving forward the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Fast Company, a hospital in Guatemala is expanding access to affordable prosthetics with the help of a 3D scanner and printer. · How are…