This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Beth Hawkins discusses the Windsor Terrace Chart School’s diverse-by-design admission system and how it could be a model of integration for NYC schools. • How can charter…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Heather McGhee, Distinguished Senior Fellow at Demos, describes the transformation of the think tank to address and dismantle racism as it perpetuates inequality. • As a…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Lin-Manuel Miranda and Luis Miranda discuss the connections between art, philanthropy, civic engagement, and activism. • How can other funders learn from the work of The MirRam Group? What…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeff Raikes, co-founder of the Raikes Foundation, discusses how white people need to understand their privilege and power in America and pursue more open and honest…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeff Raikes, cofounder of the Raikes Foundation, discusses inequality and inequity, and how business and philanthropy need to transform the way they operate. • How are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Despite the Latinx community becoming a significant economic, political, and cultural force in America, there is little philanthropic funding for this population. Here are four giving…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Human Rights and Criminal Justice From the right to life and liberty to freedom of expression, human rights are rights that every person across the globe is entitled to. In…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Carrie Felton covers the Connections Project and their Pathways Forward Challenge tackling homelessness through employment. • How can data be used to inform a donor’s giving in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kimberly Burrowes explains how to conduct equitable placemaking in order to build welcoming and thriving communities. • How can your community benefit from equitable placemaking? • Read…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Meredith Kolodner discusses how Avolles Parish, with a predominantly black student population, combats declining graduation rates and dwindling funding. • How can holistic approaches to student…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sonami Vashi discusses the shift in nonprofit attention from equality to equity as Atlanta faces serious income inequality and gentrification. • Why is it crucial to focus on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study shows access to an achievement program called “Manhood Development” significantly reduced the number of black male students who dropped out of high school. • How…