This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Although the humanitarian sector has long recognized and touted the importance and benefits of local voices in the lead, it’s been painstakingly reluctant to adapt—in this crisis and others. For…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Authors at RAND spoke with 21 small business owners to better understand the landscape of challenges and potential pathways toward recovery. • How are you helping your…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As schools start to think about re-opening, nutrition directors need to plan for how students will get healthy school meals in the safest way possible. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas and continues to impact the East Coast of the United States, nonprofits may wonder what research says about giving to disasters, while donors may…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jennifer Blanke discusses the ways in which COVID-19 has impacted Africa’s food systems and threatened food security. • What role can you play in increasing resiliency…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Low-wage workers are six times less likely to be able to work remotely compared to high-income workers, and re-opening the U.S. has significant implications for these…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Reimagining and redesigning food systems draws on systems thinking in three key ways: re-thinking supply chains, building connections between food policy and strengthening food system planning. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are five ways that communities can rapidly respond to the COVID-19 “housing apocalypse” that will help individuals navigate this potential housing crisis. • What are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ashley Post writes on her own experiences with the devastating earthquake in Haiti and Hurrican Matthew and provides five things for donors to consider when supporting disaster…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A North Carolina assistant principal discusses the impact of racial literacy in the classroom and understanding how to reimagine teaching in a way that addresses race. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: •Lizbeth A. Dison, writing for Charity Navigator, explains the significant challenges for children with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. • Are there opportunities in your community to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The University of Northampton embedded “changemaking” into its strategic plan to generate more social value in its programs and enhance graduate employability. • How can universities successfully…