This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Question: What are some policy wins your foundation has contributed to? Brainerd Foundation Keiki Kehoe, Co-Director As a limited life foundation dedicated to protecting the air, land, and water of…
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: • Carlos Martín and Aaron Clark-Ginsberg urge policymakers to consider a multiple disaster COVID-19 relief package in their next response effort. • How does the combination of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Diana Falchuk discusses Facing Race, a national conference sponsored by Race Forward, that examines the role of arts and culture in local government. • What role can you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy can help governments drive progress in recovery by improving investments and helping develop and implement data-driven evidence to reimagine public systems. • Why should local…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Earlier this year, 150 food allergy advocates from across the country joined FARE on Capitol Hill to push for plain-language labeling of sesame ingredients on packaged foods, and for much-needed…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Today’s post is the third in a series about board members and nonprofits advocating for their missions and the people they serve. Board members must understand how public policy impacts…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the wake of recent Black Lives Matter protests and the call for racial justice in America, Animal Grantmakers has been researching diversity and inclusion within animal welfare. As part…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kim Harrisberg details the efforts of women’s movements in Africa working to end abusive situations and legislative injustice. • What can we do to help those…