This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, here are strategies to combat ageism and protect the elderly, a vulnerable population during this time. • What is the role…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The North Texas Innovation Alliance is helping to address local issues and push projects forward within the community while fostering collaboration. • How can local donors…
The mental health crisis triggered by COVID-19 is escalating rapidly. One example: When compared to a 2018 survey, U.S. adults are now eight times more likely to meet the criteria…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Kennedy Odede and Ahmed “Kura” Omar share insights from their work as entrepreneurs helping to provide COVID essentials in Kenya. • Social entrepreneurs can fill in important…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Efosa Ojomo explains that Sustainable Development Goal One, ending extreme poverty, is ambitious but, as COVID-19 shows, insufficient. • Ojomo advocates for creating shared prosperity through market-creating innovations.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are a couple of ways that you can be more mindful of individuals with mental health conditions by changing the way you talk about mental…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Vulnerable populations, including immunocompromised and the elderly, need our support right now, and local government leaders should also respond to the needs of these populations. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The One Fair Wage Emergency Fund is helping to support service industry workers who are not eligible for unemployment insurance during COVID-19. • How are you helping…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Due to COVID-19, the new standards for education, classrooms, and school districts are emerging, as is the idea of mastery-based learning. • Mastery-based learning encourages students…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Surina Khan, writing for Medium, discusses the changes at Women’s Foundation California during the pandemic. Mainly, how feminist leadership has helped the foundation adapt funding practices to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are lessons from Borealis Philanthropy on becoming better funders during the COVID-19 crisis, which touch on how to support organizations and partners effectively. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are four ways that organizations can follow to ensure they are implementing the best practices to keep everyone safe and protect volunteers. • How can…