This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sara Niner explores the shortcomings of microfinance programs that aim to empower women but fail to overturn cultural norms and create more work and friction for women. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ford Foundation reports on how indigenous women around the world are mobilizing to secure land rights, financial freedom and other liberties in remote areas. • The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kelly McGrail argues that confronting employment gender bias starts with women telling their stories of success so that girls are not discouraged before they even enter the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tech giant Cisco is using its resources to tackle the three SDGs on education, economic growth, and creating sustainable cities. • How can other companies align their social…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rob Davies at The Guardian shares his thoughts on what we should be watching out for in 2019 when it comes to business, our economy, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • From smart bionics to increased social network transparency, this Horizon magazine article (via The Naked Scientists) explores some of the scientific breakthroughs that will make a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nia Impact Capital CEO Kristin Hull discusses the importance of making sure investments align with gender equity and how to execute such a plan. • Many of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Keisha Senter shares how the curiosity and ambition that a teacher worked to stifle inspired her pursuit to create a better world. • Why is it…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Henry Adams explains that in the #MeToo era, one difficult reconning is revered historical figures with tainted pasts. Thomas Eakins inspired and awed art critics in the modern age,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • From fully embracing the energy and leadership of young people to fostering more racial inclusion, the editors at Nonprofit Quarterly look at hopes for 2019 in philanthropy.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Americans are incredibly generous. However, being generous only goes so far. We also need to be smart about how we give away our hard-earned dollars. Whether you plan to donate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Prison Policy Initiative post examines opioid treatment programs for recently incarcerated people; even though many show promising results, prisons aren’t using them. • What can we do…