This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nicole Corea, writing for The Aspen Institute, discusses pitfalls to avoid to be a better ally to individuals of another faith. • What are you doing to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Among our political and economic peers around the globe, the U.S. ranks quite low for voter registration rates. What’s the reason? The Pew Charitable Trusts has looked into the attitudes…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Knight Commission on Trust, Media and Democracy outlines 10 ways to rebuild trust in democracy and media, focusing on technology and transparency. • What actions…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the school year begins – in the wake of a pandemic — students in systemically under-resourced communities need support more than ever. How can we ensure we’re helping to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many of us may not realize this staggering fact: There are more than 6 million Americans banned from the polls due to felony disenfranchisement — the loss of voting rights…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hollie Russon Gilman and Elena Souris explain that leaders in the social sector are making concerted efforts to enhance civic engagement in Philadelphia, by tapping donors for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Black, Indigenous, people of color-led organizations have been at the forefront of social change for decades, but we haven’t been listening to their ideas, experiences, and solutions. Instead, we have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kevin Mahnken explains how Democracy Prep sets students up for a lasting civic engagement and participation in democracy. • How can funders work to expand civics programs in your…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • U.S. census responses are lagging, especially in rural communities where there are lower self-response rates, and it is more challenging to count residents. • In what…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This article from Mashable highlights a new report showing that a majority of the many protests this summer were peaceful. • What role can you play in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Research has shown that people of color-led nonprofits receive fewer donations than white-led organizations, even if they focus on the same work. Furthermore, leaders of color are more likely to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Law professors Pamela Karlan and Nate Persily discuss the census, law, and the hurdles that exist to get an accurate count. • What can donors do to help address the…