This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • PACE’s report, “Youth Civic Engagement for Health Equity and Community Safety,” examines the prominent effect of youth voice and how youth civic engagement can create healthier communities. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here is a list of seven advocates that have stood up for our planet this year in various ways, pushing environmental activism forward. • How is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Elisabeth S. Clemens’ timely new book, Civic Gifts: Voluntarism and the Making of the American Nation-State, discusses how citizens’ civic gifts and volunteering have a history of subsidizing what…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Former Indianapolis mayor Stephen Goldsmith lists some advice aimed at community leaders to instill more public trust in local government. • Transparency and thoughtfulness are two key elements…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from RAND Corporation breaks down each state’s preparedness to conduct safe elections during the COVID-19 pandemic. • How prepared is your state? What can be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Survey findings from foundations, nonprofits, civil society organizations, and individuals reveal the most significant barriers and opportunities they are experiencing during the pandemic. • One finding is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although most people believe that technology advancements will expand opportunities and help our future, there are still some strong beliefs that technology will take over and do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rachel Bowen Pittman discusses the crucial role American voices have played in shaping UN discussions since the 1940s. • How are American voices especially important in advocating…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Andre Perry examines the representation (or lack thereof) of Black women elected to higher office, and how their candidacy works to raise awareness of the issues…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Donors can help drive progress in cross-sector collaboration and make an impact by deploying funding mechanisms for the UN Sustainable Development Goals. • The article notes…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • United Nations Foundation highlights 10 of their innovators who are transforming our future and furthering the sustainable development goal one idea at a time. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Just three years old, Black Voters Matter has already proven it may be young, but it’s mighty. The organization was founded after co-founders Cliff Albright and LaTosha Brown successfully mobilized Black…