This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · AARP publishes the findings of a study of over 40 adults in the US analyzing the different factors that influence social engagement and how it relates…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brookings identifies three big global tasks for 2019: Re-couple overall economic progress with gains in living standards, de-couple economic progress from environmental degradation and end marginalization.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brookings discusses recent U.S. policy that attempts to address states on the verge of falling into violence and extremism, with an emphasis on engaging local actors.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Jarret Bencks-Brandeis at Futurity reports on a new study regarding racial profiling and stop-and-frisks. Out of the 60 black Caribbean students involved in this research in London and NYC,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Governing magazine discusses the uncertainties around the 2020 Census — including fears of undercounting immigrants, minorities and low-income people — and how states are preparing. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Daniel Dewey at Open Philanthropy Project discusses the potential risks associated with advanced artificial intelligence development. · How can society prepare for some of the risks associated…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Alliance Magazine article (via India Development Review) discusses how technology-based managerial solutions for complex social issues separate the problem from its context. • Are we…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Sneha Philip and Ingrid Srinath discuss the role of philanthropy in rights-based advocacy in India in light of the FCRA Act. • How can funders best advocate for rights?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Gary Barker advocates for engaging boys to end violence and sexual harassment against women by showcasing healthy and productive relationships. • How can funders go beyond financial support to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review argues that a healthy perspective on disagreement can increase resilience at nonprofits, particularly international civil society organizations (ICSOs). • Are we doing enough…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Bikalp Chamola, Gyanesh Nanore and Sanjiv Phansalkar argue that India’s digital inclusion initiative is focused on companies, not users, preventing digital empowerment. • How can funders help to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A place-based community foundation shifted its approach to support conditions for change by elevating and including community voices and feedback. • Why is it essential to be inclusive…