This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How do you define philanthropy? Philanthropy is supporting a cause that you are passionate about. It is understanding what you can commit to in terms of resources – time, intellectual…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Oakland Unified School District’s African-American Male Achievement initiative was able to significantly reduce the high school dropout rate of black males. • The effort was…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The co-op model in communities provides shared power opportunities in businesses, housing, and resourcing. It is a practice that can successfully address racial equity and the…
Giving Compass’ Take: • In this podcast, two Indigenous leaders discuss how their organizations are re-writing the narrative for Native peoples to increase visibility. • How will investment for Indigenous-led…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Linda Jacobson reports that research has linked the Black-white discipline gap with the achievement gap. • How can funders help schools to close the discipline gap? What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Race Forward’s Racial Equity Implementation Guide can help food hubs become change agents for racial equity. • How can funders help to create and improve food hubs?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jenny Choi, writing for Medium, discusses why focusing on practitioners and emerging leaders’ perspectives will address diversity, equity, and inclusion in journalism. • What are key…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Zahra Bokhari reviews Maisha T. Winn’s book, Justice on Both Sides: Transforming Education Through Restorative Justice examing her experiences as a teacher and researcher. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study shows that an increase in the discipline gap or the academic achievement gap between black and white students in the US predicts a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How do you define philanthropy? At its best, philanthropy directs resources toward doing good and improving people’s lives. At the Annie E. Casey Foundation, we take on tough and persistent issues…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In July 2014, a small group of funders came together to form Fund for Shared Insight, a collaborative focused on promoting listening and feedback to elevate the voices of those least…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Research reveals the compounding disadvantages that Black students in Los Angeles face and how schools, communities, and states can improve the situation. • How can funders…