This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • After the Nellie Mae Education Foundation conducted an equity assessment, they were were forced to re-evaluate the organization through a new lens. They share their six…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Catalyst Grant Program, out of the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement, offered grants for two nonprofits that are both working towards racial and social…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rolling Out interviews Christina Lewis Halpern, founder of All Star Code, who is helping black men gain access to jobs in the technology field and retain them. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • On the south side of Chicago, Millenium in Solar and Blacks in Green are forging a partnership to expand access to development training for communities with less…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Daryl Davis is a Black man who attends KKK rally to meet white supremacists, befriend them, and ultimately change their minds. • How can other individuals follow Daryl…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Understanding students cultural background and meeting them where they live creates a welcoming classroom culture that fosters success. • How can classrooms be made more inclusive…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A Chalkbeat analysis of Colorado school districts found that the state disproportionately suspends black and Hispanic male students more frequently than others. • How can schools provide trainings to work…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tucson has preserved native foods to the benefit of native and non-native locals. Other cities can use their techniques to maintain and bring back native foods. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • All humans have biases that impede our ability to work effectively with a variety of people. By understanding and overcoming our biases, we can become more productive. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In honor of the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr., two reverends are resurrecting the Poor People’s Campaign. They plan to host a series of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what we’re reading: Hunger and Homelessness Are Widespread Among College Students, Study Finds NPR reports on a Temple University and Wisconsin HOPE Lab study on students who experience food…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Native American communities receive a very low percentage of philanthropic dollars, making it harder for them to address numerous challenges. • How can we help bring more awareness…