This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: •Here are themes from a discussion among lean funders addressing their grantmaking responses to COVID-19, and how they plan to pivot their actions to better respond to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As of mid-March 2020, COVID-19 is now a world-wide pandemic. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 145 countries around the globe are confronted with outbreaks of the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. City & County Government & Homeless Providers “On the Ground” Re-organize and re-deploy existing shelter capacity. Lift any ordinances and require 24/7 shelters. Create additional capacity to safely house people…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ryan Eller, writing for Medium, discusses how to build movements while working remotely in response to COVID-19. • What are the most significant barriers for funders working…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. News, advice, and responses are quickly evolving regarding the global Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak and the related global economic downturn. The impact of the dual crises creates anxiety but…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Early evidence does show that warmer climates could alleviate the current pandemic, but there is not enough substantial research to validate this claim. • Researchers say…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are five learnings from donors as they respond to COVID-19. Some of these lessons may be useful long-term practices. • What lessons are you learning…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Linda Shaw shares the impact of solutions journalism on reporting the details of the coronavirus pandemic. • What can you do to support safe solutions journalism…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Yifei Xu explains the role of philanthropy as a multi-tool for preventing further damage as the coronavirus runs its global course. • How does philanthropic collaboration…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Authors writing for Brookings break down exactly where there are vulnerable industries that will be severely impacted by the COVID-19 recession. • How can donors help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy can help nonprofit organizations through the COVID-19 pandemic using trust-based principles to bring about effective collaboration. • How can trust-based philanthropy help strengthen nonprofits? •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam-Walkerly urges philanthropists to give resiliently through the debilitating effects of COVID-19. • Why might it be more essential than ever to give right now…