This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stephanie Vermaas is a millennial entrepreneur and founder of TIALS, (This Is A Love Song) an activewear brand that raises awareness of breast cancer for women and girls. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author explains how the Russell Family Foundation adopted the practice of impact investing, growing their mission-aligned giving from 7 percent to almost 75 percent. • The foundation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Google unveiled a new initiative called AI for Social Good provides advanced technology for projects that will have a positive social impact. • How can other bigger tech companies…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Arabella Advisors discusses how philanthropists will need to work closely with advocates to achieve scale; the benefits of doing so are already apparent. • In this politically…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • EdSurge explains that edtech specialists and teachers should work together to focus on transforming the learning environment, rather than worry about bells and whistles. • A…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Companies like Google are offering edtech cheap or free through CSR programs, but their motives are not purely altruistic. • How can edtech be used to maximize student…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author recaps the second day of the Sustainable Retail Summit, in which experts, CEOs, government and society leaders share best practices and challenges regarding social and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sandra Day O’Connor founded iCivics in 2006, a nonprofit organization that helps students participate in civics education in the classroom. • How can more nonprofits and edtech experts partner…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mattie Quinn reports that as Medicaid work requirements expand, thousands are losing medical coverage. Many of those losing coverage may be eligible but are confused by the process. …
Social Venture Network. Business for Social Responsibility. Net Impact. Grameen Telecom. Some of the most well-known names in progressive and socially-responsible businesses share a common touchpoint: Josh Mailman. Seeking out…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · With reported overdoses taking the lives of about 50,000 Americans, the opioid epidemic has led the United States to declare a public health emergency. Ryan Golden at…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · As technology continues to infiltrate the field of education, Hallie Busta at Education Dive discusses four edtech trends that colleges should be prepared to adopt. · How…