This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Bekah McNeel reports that social distancing is increasing the amount of time kids spend online, increasing exposure to bullying on social media during an already stressful time. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The recently passed $2 trillion stimulus package includes a suite of measures designed to support households being impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. However, policymakers may want to consider what protections it offers…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Dani Nierenberg interviews Louisa Burwood-Taylor, Head of Media & Research for AgFunder and Chief Editor of AgFunderNews, about how food technology could mitigate challenges during COVID-19. • Food…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Some states are overriding local action by limiting cities’ efforts to respond to coronavirus and take measures to mitigate risks. • How can city and state…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Darcy Hughes shares learning from surveys of nonprofit staff and volunteers about volunteering during COVID-19. • How can funders support nonprofits and volunteers during this crisis? Do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Q&A, Vicky Fobel, public affairs and campaigns manager at NCT, discusses how philanthropy can bolster maternity services and help organizations adapt during COVID-19. • How can donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. From the strain on the healthcare system to the global economic downturn, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have led to immense challenges for individuals, communities, and the nonprofit sector.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: •Some medical professionals are innovating COVID-19 treatment by prescribing medications off label to treat the virus, but with little or no evidence yet that demonstrates success. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rural schools in Hamburg, Iowa, shed light on the effectiveness of school districts that provide meals for students during COVID-19. • How can donors help expand…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • COVID-19 sheds light on the importance of utilizing data science to gather and assess reliable data to measure impact and inform future policies. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A new report issued by the National Alliance to End Homelessness examines challenges confronting frontline homeless service providers during the COVID19 pandemic. The report’s findings are based on a survey of nearly 800 homeless service providers, system leaders,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sundaa Bridgett-Jones and Pat Mitchell share five lessons in climate justice based on the COVID-19 crisis. • What can you do to support climate justice leaders? • Learn…