This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Several years ago, Pascale Sykes Foundation established Thrive South Jersey, a fund managed by New Jersey Community Capital (NJCC), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). The purpose was to provide…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. During our work with people living around the Ranthambhor National Park on issues of conservation, livelihoods, and eco-development, a constant question we were asked was how long we thought we…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Girls experience gender and sexual violence in schools around the world, and South Africa is no exception. Research has shown how learners, and girls in particular, are vulnerable to violence. Despite the country’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Donors of Color Network has illuminated what BIPOC-led groups have always known: if philanthropy wants to save our planet, then we need to fund those who are being disproportionately harmed.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Women of all backgrounds have been bearing the brunt of COVID-19’s devastating impact. In fact, 70% of all health care workers and first responders worldwide are women. And it’s not just female…
Giving Compass’ Take: • New Profit’s independent analysis of the philanthropic capital market found a significant lack of Black and Latinx leaders within the social sector and identified barriers to leadership…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Digital data and infrastructure have created new possibilities for nonprofits to serve their communities, and for individuals and institutions to give to civil society. It has allowed for new ways…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Poetry X Hunger initiative is working to establish a platform for artists, activists, and professionals to create poetry raising awareness and inspiring action to end food insecurity. Poetry X…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In hindsight, 2020 is appearing to be a pivotal time in medical education. 2020 saw the emergence of the SARS-2 Covid-19 pandemic, social upheavals, the decision by the National Board…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In a new study, researchers found a link between an outdoor science program and higher average science grades, as well as an increase in a measure of science knowledge for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The 2019 draft National Education Policy (NEP) is touted as the policy set to have the most transformational impact on India’s education system. As the only education policy that accounts…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Circle for Justice Innovations (CJI) funds grassroots organizations to end mass criminalization and incarceration, especially among vulnerable communities. Early on, CJI recognized the need to support organizations working to…