This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The COVID-19 epidemic is forcing unemployment levels to rise, and Native communities that own tribal businesses, in particular, are suffering. • A skilled STEM workforce might…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mutual aid ideas and practices are happening all over the United States using shared Google docs of contacts, resources, and information on how to help the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael B. Horn discusses how COVID-19 will impact K-12 education and the long-term effects that this pandemic will have on the system. • How can donors provide…
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: • Peter Hurford shares that usually it takes approximately 29 years to develop a new vaccine. • The COVID-19 vaccine is being fast-tracked, but still requires funding, time,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Neha Gill explains how trauma-informed design integrates trauma-informed care into design processes, spaces, and programs to promote safety and well-being. • Do you support nonprofit organizations…