This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many have been shocked by the World Bank’s estimate that it would take Brazil more than 260 years to reach the OECD average proficiency in reading and 75 years in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the web’s largest volunteer engagement network, we understand volunteer recruitment because it’s etched into our ethos. Volunteer recruitment isn’t about onboarding every volunteer who expresses interest, but rather, finding…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Food Tank’s Inaugural Seattle Summit is just a couple of weeks away, and we’re excited to connect and collaborate with our members and member organizations in the Pacific Northwest. The…
This report examines the financial vital signs of the nonprofit sector and the role of government and private funders. Relevant to all donor levels. Nonprofits play a critical social role…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Last week, at an event on artificial intelligence for economic development, Josh Blumenstock, an assistant professor from the University of California, Berkeley, gave a talk entitled “Fighting Poverty with Data.”…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. If we think about it, what is it that makes our world special? Chances are that each one of us will have our own unique answer to this question, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In November of last year, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) was a gathering point for prominent voices in technology companies, academic institutions, and government agencies who sat down and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This time of year, people from all over the country don their best hipster duds, dust off their cowboy boots and descend on Austin, Texas, for SXSW (pro tip: just call it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The European Commission has released the first draft of the legal document that will eventually guide the United Kingdom out of the European Union and in the meantime, sets out some ground…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. California has entered an era in which safe, welcoming and inclusive school environments are seen as key to unlocking better test scores, higher graduation rates, fewer suspensions and drops in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Oakland Unified is struggling with a balancing act that requires it to improve its students’ academic performance next year while also slashing millions of dollars from its budget. At a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Gregg Behr, writing for Southern California Grantmakers, discusses the critical reasons why an accurate count in the 2020 Census is essential for the future of educators, students,…