This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Johanna Calle explains that immigrant communities require support across the country, not just in border states. · How can philanthropists and funders provide better support for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are three models that give citizens a voice by encouraging participatory democracy. • What are the benefits? Do you have opportunities in your community for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Pacific Standard talks with Amy Westervelt, developer of the Invisible Labor Calculator, about the gender pay gap and helping women determine the monetary value of their uncompensated “invisible” labor.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • From tech challenges to insufficient funding, the 2020 Census is facing serious challenges. Because nonprofits and governments rely on this data to administer services, there is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • City leaders are tapping into data to figure out policies that will improve the prospects of people struggling in communities across the country. By closely tracking the…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Prosperity Now lays out the ways in which public policy precludes prosperity and how better policies can help people break out of the cycle of poverty. …
Giving Compass’ Take: • The Annie E. Casey Foundation breaks down state trends in child well-being using the most recent data, which they compare with the 1990 version of the same…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Steven Martin and Charmaine Runes discuss how the Census citizenship question could affect congressional representation through both apportionment and gerrymandering. • How can funders work to ensure…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In order to finance the SDGS, the development sector will have to turn to innovative financing models like social enterprises, global partnerships with corporations and other…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kanan James, writing for Medium, explains the work and efforts of non-government organizations (NGOs) and how they differ in services from non-profit companies. • What are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The SDG Philanthropy Platform Pilot can spark civil society leaders to work in tandem with governments and philanthropic stakeholders to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. • How is…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Alexander Mayer shares MDRC’s findings on programs working to improve outcomes for low-income college students. He emphasizes the importance of integrated, long-term programs for success. • How…