This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The theme of this issue of Passages is “Emotionally Invested” and it includes a number of articles about impact investing alongside your values. Impact investing seeks a return from one’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • My Social Good News spreads the word about JPMorgan Chase’s big investment in women tech entrepreneurs of color to the tune of $1 million: This will…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • African-American and Native-American boys end up in prison, unemployed or both at much higher rates than their white male counterparts. • The United States has a dark history…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Q: We want to involve a new generation in the foundation. At what age should we welcome new board members? A: Family boards often agonize over what the minimum age…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Among the most important tasks that any board confronts is the choice of head staff person. If anything, this decision has even greater significance in family foundations. Whether the position is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Legislation that requires American food aid to consist of food purchased in America supports American farmers but undermines the economy in the country that receives aid and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Urban spatial inequality has significant consequences for low-income residents, who often struggle to access the amenities available in their cities. • Are you aware of anecdotal…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As droughts and storms grow in frequency and intensity, managing when are where precipitation occurs may prove useful. However, cloud seeding is largely unproven, and other solutions…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Coding is an increasingly important skill for students who wish to be part of the future economy, but many teachers are not prepared to teach it. •…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The Great Recession highlighted underlying regulatory issues within the mortgage system. Better understanding these problems can help us avert future crises. • What goals should regulation seek…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation in Atlanta made a big move earlier this year when it added four new non-family members to its board of directors. For many family…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Underprivileged students, especially students who do not speak English as their first language need more support in our school systems and help from the community that they…