This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. At the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), we say that all philanthropists are disaster philanthropists seeking to strengthen communities. Prior to 2020, this adage was a way to remind donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lyndsey Dearlove explains how an app is helping employers support abuse victims who don’t have the workplace as a safe space during stay-at-home orders. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kelsey Piper explains that COVID-19 is reversing global progress against extreme poverty, a trend that may last years. • What role can you play in addressing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The COVID-19 crisis offers the opportunity to rethink how some jobs in the UK function and interrogate how they impact the mental health of working-class individuals. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • IBM has announced its support for partnerships that encourage more participation in STEM programs for Hispanic students and is launching a mentorship program to further this…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A Hawaii-based nonprofit called Aloha Harvest is combatting food security during COVID-19 by working with local farmers, ranchers, fishers, to distribute healthy food. • How can donors…
Giving Compass’ Take: • In this podcast, Regina Anderson of the Food Recovery Network and Erica Brooks of the White Pony Express explore their food recovery process and discuss the decline of food…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Peace Gwam, Ananya Hariharan, and Carlos Martín highlight the shortcomings of existing federal disaster policy and urges improvements that incorporate racial and economic equity. • What role…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mary Keck shares research that reveals that households of color are more likely to face evictions, utility shut-offs, and debt during the COVID-19 pandemic. • What role…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jhacova Williams details the disparities in employment rates for Black workers during the COVID-19 recession, mirroring the 2008 recession. • What role can funders play in creating…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Natalie Quathamer explains how microplastics are infiltrating our food systems and affect our soil quality and compromise the quality and quantity of food production. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Families call for improvements to primary prevention processes within the child welfare system, which will require more collaboration to address gaps in the current system. •…