This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, and Maine are all receiving emergency relief funds from the U.S. Department of Education to spend on either K-12 or higher education. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The impact of COVID-19 on the food supply chain is causing problems such as an increase in both food loss and food waste. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are six resources for CSR professionals to transition responsibilities and take ahold of new, emerging opportunities due to the pandemic. • How can donors support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sarah Holder explains how democratic practices that rely on human contact, including petitions for ballot measures, are threatening by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. • How can funders help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In order to facilitate a smooth transition to rebuild the economy, Brookings authors explain that two policies must happen: the expansion of unemployment insurance and a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Surveys of self-reported symptoms are helping Facebook and GoogleSelf understand data on real-time COVID-19 activity. • How might this research be used to curb infection rates? •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Robin Lake assesses the progress of school districts six weeks into distance learning, and finds that educators should employ attendance tracking strategies. • What can educators…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The United Nations is making a concerted effort to coordinate data collection and reporting around the world to encourage collaborative efforts of scientists, doctors and nurses…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • India Development Review explains the roles and benefits of Frontline Health Workers for communities without access to traditional medical services. • How can funders support the work…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Anuja Jayaraman and Nikhat Shaikh offer an overview of community health workers in India and the details explaining recruitment, motivation, and training of these valuable individuals within the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Marshall Projects provides the known data around the spread of COVID-19 in prisons and highlights the need for additional testing and intervention. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. During this crisis, local philanthropy has an essential role to play in bolstering a pillar of their local economies: child care. Two immediate ways they can do this: offer direct…