This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the first weeks of the coronavirus pandemic, US donors and the vitally important nonprofits and NGOs they fund are thinking about how to cope with the challenges of the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many endowed private foundations are wrestling right now with the question of whether to increase their grant spending from what they originally budgeted, even as their endowment values have shrunk,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A friend and grassroots organizer recently posted on Facebook that a local women’s shelter needed emergency supplies. Several people replied that they had items to donate. My friend organized a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Various company executives share how corporations are committed to staying the course to address the climate crisis during COVID-19. • How can corporations unlock their philanthropic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Restrictive stay-at-home policies during COVID-19 have brought about healthier changes to our environment. They are slowly moving us toward low-a carbon economy, but only if the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Organizations are garnering student perspective on remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and taking note of what to improve. • What are the schools’ most significant…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are six opportunities for health IT infrastructure to improve in order to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and adequately address this public health crisis. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Experts provide tips on how to curb food waste during COVID-19. Suggestions range from tracking what you waste to understanding food labels. • What are you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. 2020 was supposed to be a “super year” for nature. The private sector, governments, and civil society seemed finally ready take the road toward a sustainable future and address biodiversity loss and changing climate due to human activities. But in a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. To combat the spread of COVID-19, physical distancing measures are being instituted around the world. But for those experiencing homelessness and insecure housing, safety measures are not only out of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mario Koran reports that Oakland closed off 74 miles of city streets to allow pedestrians and cyclists more room to move and properly social distance. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Vu Le urges funders to increase their funding during the COVID-19 pandemic rather than choose between organizations to support. • Are you doing enough to continue…