This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Jerry Metcalf shares his experience going through a jury trial and how sentence length and the concept of ‘justice’ differ between plea deals and trials. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Triangle Community Foundation defines equity and why it matters in philanthropy as well as provides insights into implementing more equitable practices. • What are you currently…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Edmund L. Andrews reports that automated speech recognition is about half as reliable when it comes to Black speakers compared to white speakers. • Failure to recognized…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Phil McKenna reports that the Dakota Access Pipeline will need a more thorough environmental assessment after a federal judge ruled the prior assessment insufficient. • Lawsuits can be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Claudia Williams urges funders to adopt a race and gender lens in their COVID-19 response to address the needs of people who are affected by systemic inequalities. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Michele Kumi Baer reminds donors to focus on giving with a racial equity lens during the coronavirus crisis. • How can you maintain a focus on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The MacArthur Foundation President shares how the foundation and its partners are combatting racism in various ways as COVID-19 spreads throughout the U.S. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Native Americans in Philanthropy interviews Shawna Maher, a Relationship Guidance Specialist at Denver Indian Center, about the difficulties of serving Native people during the COVID-19 pandemic. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Danielle Kwon, writing for Urban Institute, discusses ways that officials, individuals, and communities can confront racism and support Asian-Americans. • What role can donors play in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The COVID-19 epidemic is forcing unemployment levels to rise, and Native communities that own tribal businesses, in particular, are suffering. • A skilled STEM workforce might…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sheba Rogers discusses what is needed to build communities where Black men and boys can thrive according to the Campaign for Black Male Achievement. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeff Raikes discusses the root of inequitable school district funding, explaining that most of it comes from property taxes which vary dramatically between communities. • Raikes…