This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There is, of course, no silver bullet for eradicating racism. But in the spirit of thinking globally while daring to act within the realm of things we can control, foundations…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Angela Glover Blackwell shares her insights into the diverse activists working to engage the political process and how this can lead to a robust and authentic civil…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How do you define equity and how much emphasis do you place on advancing equity within your organization and through the grants that you make? How diverse is your board…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Thirteen years ago, I was part of a group that formed New Generation of African American Philanthropists (NGAAP-Charlotte), a giving circle based in Charlotte, North Carolina. My peers and I, after months…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are five books that shed light on racial justice issues and build greater understanding of structural racism in America. • How can donors share and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Gentrification is infuriating and, for the communities and cities we love, heartbreaking. The gentrification of cities involves affluent white people moving in, sometimes because they are attracted to the culture,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Education Dive, Fuller Elementary in Chicago has seen improvements in African-American students’ test scores after implementing new grading systems, revising homework policies, and allow retakes…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Structural and historical inequities make it difficult for Native American communities to respond sufficiently to COVID-19. Despite these barriers, communities have been able to take decisive…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brian Resnick explains that systemic racism is perpetuating the compounding public health crises of police brutality and COVID-19. • What actions can you personally take to address…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Resource Generation provides an updated list of resources for those who want to support Black lives locally and nationally. • Resources include funds and calls to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As protests for George Floyd continue, SSIR editors compiled a list of articles, resources, and websites to help take action to address institutional racism in America. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tanya Coke explains how structural racism drives mass incarceration and what that means for funders who want to make an impact. • How can funders work to…