This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Wired, Joi Ito discusses the struggles of measuring the impact of philanthropy and the effectiveness of grants and investments. · What challenges do philanthropists and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • George Ingram and Nancy Lindborg discuss the implementation of fragility strategies aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. • How can funders learn from and improve…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to a new study in Nature, climate change is expected to increase the risk of violent armed conflict around the world. · What is the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The authors discuss how advances made in artificial intelligence and automation will have ongoing consequences for America’s working class, limiting employment opportunities and increasing job insecurity. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Part three of a multi-part series on voting methods. Read parts one and two. I spend a lot of time talking to people across the country about our work at…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Joelle Cook provides a different perspective on how to improve rural America and discusses FSG’s commitment to rejuvenate rural areas by investing in them. · How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lee Rainie, Scott Keeter, and Andrew Perrin report that Americans have little trust in the government and their fellow Americans, and see this a major national problem. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Knight Foundation is investing $50 million on research to understand how technology and the digital age are impacting the future of democracy. • Are there…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Heritage Foundation, Jude Schwalbach takes a look at free speech on college campuses and why students have thrown aside civil discourse and debate for yelling and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Investment in women’s health, particularly reproductive health, is critical to unlocking potential opportunities to strengthen local economies where women can contribute to the workforce. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Colin Kaepernick’s #TakeAKnee movement and activism can teach us lessons about how we value U.S. citizenship and its tie to equality. • The #TakeAKnee movement is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Part two of a multi-part series. Read parts one and three. There is a lot of momentum behind reforming our democracy right now. From dark money to gerrymandering to the national popular…