This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Harvest Public Media discusses the current state of biofuels in the U.S., the hopes for it in the future, and why it’s a great investment for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The rising number of overdoses caused by the opioid epidemic is raising concerns from every part of the country. PhilanTopic discusses the increased need for philanthropy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · EdSurge discusses the rising usage of virtual reality in medical programs and addresses concerns revolving around standalone virtual labs. · What opportunities does virtual reality offer…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a new study, more U.S. teens are abstaining from substance abuse during their high school years. Reuters suggests this decline comes from successful efforts…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The Naked Scientists touches on a talk given by Jeroen van den Hoven where he addresses the desperate need for a universal framework and set of guidelines to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · A group of Detroit students are suing the state of Michigan for their Constitutional right to equal, nondiscriminatory education after being denied access to basic literacy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The impact of a fundraising campaign on an organization’s board is significant. It’s a marathon, requiring a multi-year commitment of both focus and strength. It will be all-encompassing and require…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The social sector may achieve greater impact if it subscribes more deliberately and deeply to the principle of ujima, one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa: collective work and responsibility. LaPiana Consulting…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author writes about the tendency to take a melodramatic stance on the future technological advances that will inevitably affect the workforce. However, he writes that there is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Google’s sister company Loon is bringing Internet access to Kenya by flying a fleet of balloons with 4G over rural regions of the country. The balloons will…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • TriplePundit discusses Molson Coors’ new Corporate Social Responsibility report that aims to reduce the company’s carbon footprint. • How can we push more companies to hit…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofit Quarterly discusses new research about tax incentives for corporations and how they don’t produce the economic development promised. • In light of so much talk…