This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Robert Pondiscio breaks down five ways for researchers and policymakers to support better education practices. • How can funders help to spread these practices? How do these practices…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Population Institute released research that indicates that the United States has poor reproductive healthcare, but it varies dramatically between states. • How can philanthropy help to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Re-election to the board should not be automatic. The first step before renominating a board member is to check your organization’s bylaws regarding term limits. Any members who are at…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Prosperity Now shares its 2019 Prosperity Now Scorecard which outlines the financial health of households in all 50 states. • How can funders work to close…
Giving Compass’ Take: • These key findings from the Prosperity Now Scorecard highlight the financial vulnerability Americans are facing. • How can funders work to fight financial vulnerability at scale?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Kriston Capps takes a look at Elizabeth Warren’s affordable housing bill and how it aims to address both housing shortages and property devaluation. · How are cities…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brianna Provenzano reports that SNAP work requirements would have a negative impact on the LGBTQ community – although data gaps make it hard to quantify. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Aubrey Menarndt and Luke Menard at Pacific Standard discuss four key environmental issues to be on the lookout for during President Trump’s third year in office. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Urban Wire, the authors assess the economic consequences of limiting legal immigration into the United States. • Restricting legal immigration would reduce…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Martin Bader shares the story of Ram Devi Tamang, a widow who was beaten and disowned by her in-laws after the death of her husband. She took her…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mary Clare Amselem argues that California’s plan to offer two years of free community college is too costly to be effective. • How can funders best support the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · In light of discrimination charges filed against New York specialized high schools, Christina Veiga provides four key takeaways from New York City’s response to the lawsuit. ·…