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. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dale Mezzacappa summarizes Philadelphia schools’ new initiative to uproot structures of explicit and implicit racism across all levels of education. • How can we train teachers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sabine Schoenbach and Gridhar Mallya explain how Earned Income Tax Credit can guide us in an equity-based, cross-sector response to the effects of COVID-19. • Why is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. OneAmerica has a history of supporting immigrants and refugees in the U.S. Originally named Hate Free Zone, it was founded in the wake of 9/11 to address backlash against these…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Linda Jacobson highlights the only three states that have implemented research-based policies to enhance early child development. • How can we ensure these policies serve all…
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. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Feedback Labs, Fiona Montie explains why it is important to listen to the public about their opinions on addressing climate change and how feedback can be…
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…