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    Why Incremental Reform Is Insufficient for Federal Work-Study

    Urban Institute Mar 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sandy Baum argues that incremental reform is insufficient for the Federal Work-Study Program, which supplies funding for students to be paid to work while they are in…

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    When Zero-Tolerance Was Failing Students, This School Turned to Restorative Justice

    EdSurge Mar 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Austin Achieve Public School has adopted a restorative justice program that supports students’ emotional development and uses mindfulness sessions to reduce suspension rates.  • Restorative justice is about…

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    Small Business Today, Social Enterprise Tomorrow

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Mar 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • There is a growing trend for nonprofits to acquire for-profit organizations, which will strengthen the social and charitable sector.  • What are the main differences between…

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    What the World Can Teach the U.S. About Education Technology

    EdSurge Mar 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Omidyar Network recently released a report on the ways other countries are scaling education technology worldwide.  • What are the biggest obstacles facing those in the U.S.…

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    The Gram Sabha as a Tool for Local Self-Governance

    India Development Review Mar 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In an interview with Saahil Kejriwal Rachita Vora, Lalsu Nogoti explains how the gram sabha can act as an effective tool for local government in India.  • How can…

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    How This Company Plans to Make Half of its Shipments Carbon Neutral by 2030

    Fast Company Mar 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Amazon has a goal of reducing its carbon footprint, by eventually making all shipments “net-zero carbon” by 2030.  • How will stakeholders hold Amazon accountable for achieving…

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    How University Collaboration Can Support Social Impact in Southeast Asia

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Mar 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Southeast Asian Social Innovation Network (SEASIN) project aims to build a network of universities to advance social impact and innovation in Southeast Asia.  • How are…

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    4 Pitfalls in Social Product Innovation

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Mar 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Eric Cantor, writing for Stanford Social Innovation Review, examines the four primary pitfalls that developers run into when designing social products.  • How can nonprofit leaders and…

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    The Key to Veteran Health Might Be Engagement Volunteering

    Fast Company

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Veterans are struggling with issues such as loneliness and connection once they resettle in new places. America’s Warrior Partnership aims to connect veterans with each other and…

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    Digital Skills Education Tool Made Free for Teachers

    Fast Company Mar 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Fast Company, author Harry McCracken discusses Google’s Applied Digital Skills program. Led by JamieSue Goodman, the program has offered free access to…

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    Social Enterprise Explainer with REDF’s Carla Javits [Podcast]

    Giving Compass Mar 24, 2019

    Carla Javits is President and CEO of REDF (The Roberts Enterprise Development Fund), a pioneering venture philanthropy galvanizing a national movement of social enterprises — purpose-driven, revenue-generating businesses that help…

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    Businesses Leading in Social Solutions

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Mar 24, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from SSIR,  authors Jaff Shen and Fan Li discusses the relationship between sustainable and responsible businesses. • What can western organizations take away…

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