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    The Uncertain Future of Pell Grants for Prisoners

    The Marshall Project Apr 2, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Pell grants provide an opportunity to reduce recidivism and improve former-inmates lives. • How could other education programs replace or supplement Pell grants for prisoners? How…

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    Why Co-Creation is Difficult but Worthwhile [Q&A]

    The Aspen Institute Apr 2, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Co-creation is a strong method for creating programs, but it is messy and unpredictable.  • How can co-creation be used to produce better services and programs?…

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    Which Financial Innovations Will Grow From Billions to Trillions? [Audio]

    Medium Apr 1, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this podcast, ImpactAlpha takes a look at impact investments being made across the globe in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, hoping to see which…

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    Save Time by Cloning Your Volunteer Opportunities

    Social Good News Apr 1, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Basil Sadiq explains a feature on their website that lets members increase their exposure to various volunteer opportunities. • This should prove useful for those who…

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    A Pathway to Scale for Social Entrepreneurs

    Stanford Social Innovation Review

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Skoll Foundation offers a pathway to scale impact for social entrepreneurs by incorporating advisory services instead of taking direct action.  • How can philanthropists work with social…

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    Six Administrative Steps to Volunteer Retention

    VolunteerMatch Apr 1, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take:  • Encouraging and retaining volunteers for organizations can be challenging.  The tips below will help you draft policies to keep volunteers engaged.  • What would you need to stay…

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    Red Cross Humanitarian Groups Must Rethink Their People Management

    Devex Apr 1, 2018

    Giving Compass Take: • Development and NGO actors are still navigating how to intervene in high conflict zones and face discussions about reform of the development system. • How can development…

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    A Practitioner’s Guide to Blockchain for Development [Webinar]

    Devex International Development Mar 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The development sector needs to start thinking about how they can leverage blockchain to achieve their missions, even if they don’t fully understand the technical aspects of…

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    Key Trends and Challenges for Latin America in 2018

    Brookings Mar 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • After years of interference from outside forces, Latin America faces political and economic struggles in 2018. • How can philanthropy help the people of Latin America overcome…

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    Poverty Rises Among Working Single Parents in the U.K.

    BBC Mar 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nearly half of working single parents in the U.K. live in poverty and that number is expected to increase in the coming years.  • How can policies…

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    Why Low-Income Communities Are Building Their Own Internet Networks

    Fast Company Mar 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Institutions are moving online and leaving low-income people behind. Detroit residents are building their own networks to get access to key services.  • How can existing institutions become…

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    7 Reasons Why Charity Work is Good for Business

    Medium Mar 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Corporate social responsibility is beneficial to the community and to the company.  • How can organizations you are involved with give back? What companies successfully engage…

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