This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the United States, philanthropy plays a large role in shaping education, with investments meant to impact and make a change for future generations. The racial divide, when it comes…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. 2020 has been a moment. In a year filled with such grief, disappointment, uncertainty, and fear, leaders have pulled together to stand up for their communities, to provide a light…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Formerly the preserve of executive teams and department heads, decision making at growing numbers of nonprofits has been pushed out toward the edges of organizations—where staff interact closely with stakeholders.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Footage showing hospital staff insulting a dying Indigenous woman has sparked outrage and renewed demands for racial justice across Canada. Joyce Echaquan, 37, died on Monday after being admitted to…
This year has presented extraordinary challenges and possibilities, from a pandemic to a mass movement against anti-Black racism and police violence. In order to move forward, each of us must…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Funders and donors from all walks of life find themselves in a pivotal moment. The flames have reached the front door, and there is a sense of urgency to invest in…
Giving Compass’ Take: • This PDF lays out ways for philanthropists to unlock capital for women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color by overcoming barriers. • How do these suggestions align with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Black Americans make up about thirteen percent of the U.S. population, according to the latest Census data. Yet they also make forty percent of the population of people experiencing homelessness…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated longstanding systemic and structural inequities in early childhood, particularly for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and low-income families and providers. Through the remainder of 2020, we anticipate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kennedy Odede, a Black community organizer, calls for radical candor and transparency from philanthropy to better support and empower leaders of color in the sector. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • IBM has announced its support for partnerships that encourage more participation in STEM programs for Hispanic students and is launching a mentorship program to further this…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Peace Gwam, Ananya Hariharan, and Carlos Martín highlight the shortcomings of existing federal disaster policy and urges improvements that incorporate racial and economic equity. • What role…