This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shena Ashley shares three giving trends observed over the course of 2018: asset donations, point of purchase donations, and impact investing alongside philanthropic giving. • Ashley reports that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Taylor Swaak investigates how the long-term debt of the LAUSD complicates the Los Angeles teacher strike. • What can education advocates do in the short term…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nikolai Vitti, Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) Superintendent, aims to expand arts programs for students in Detroit schools by partnering with local art institutions in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Mission Continues, a national veterans’ nonprofit, is going to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day by initiating large-scale community service projects in various cities across the U.S.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Next Billion describes the field of impact investing for those still unsure about whether they want to explore it and runs through some helpful exercises. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This post from The Mission Continues details volunteer projects in the South Bronx, including environmental cleanup and neighborhood revitalization through art. • How might this inspire…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • David G. Victor explores what AI may mean for energy and climate as the technology advances. • How can funders help to advance the development of AI…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A mother of one of the Sandy Hook victims discusses her efforts to prevent gun violence in schools. She does not recommend putting firearms in classrooms…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Amelia Harper, writing for Education Dive, discusses the implications of the government shutdown as it pertains to both school administrators and funding for the National School Lunch Program. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • From protecting freedom of information to helping disaster victims, this Hacker Noon post (via Medium) explores how blockchain has proven useful in the social sector. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Medium post from museum and nonprofit consultant Bob Beatty discusses the importance of building a long-term strategy in grantmaking. • How can we embed Beatty’s advice…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This blog post from The Mission Continues details a service assignment in Puerto Rico to help a community still picking up the pieces from Hurricane Maria.…