This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · The United Nations Foundation provides seven reasons why countries need to take bigger steps of action toward the Sustainable Development Goals. · What role can philanthropy play in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This article from World Economic Forum discusses how the literacy challenge is still significant in parts of Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, how COVID-19 has…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rohit Malhotra, writing for Medium, argues that Atlanta, GA is the most unequal city in America and the reason for that is because it doesn’t trust…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • At Forbes, Marianne Schnall highlights a discussion with 10 Black female leaders who are making unequivocal strides in the movement for racial justice. • How have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This article from Mashable highlights a new report showing that a majority of the many protests this summer were peaceful. • What role can you play in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rachel Waddell shares how and why GiveDirectly supplied emergency cash infusions to individuals in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting effort is in Uganda and Kenya. • Do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Research has shown that people of color-led nonprofits receive fewer donations than white-led organizations, even if they focus on the same work. Furthermore, leaders of color are more likely to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Law professors Pamela Karlan and Nate Persily discuss the census, law, and the hurdles that exist to get an accurate count. • What can donors do to help address the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The writers at Urban Institue argue that, for landlords who are struggling to pay mortgages and are disproportionately people of color (particularly Black and Hispanic), additional…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. “Young people don’t care about our democracy.” “Students don’t vote.” We’ve all heard these common refrains and stereotypes, but according to Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV), a national hub and…
Giving Compass’ Take: • The speakers in this video from The Aspen Institute discuss California’s plan to real pandemic recovery through centering job quality and equity. • What role can you play…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This article from The Marshall Project shares stories from several people about the former prisoners who have been battling California’s wildfires this summer. • What can…