This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Alex Cortez, writing at The 74, discusses how parents can use their power and influence to change education systems for the better. • How can donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropy is at a crossroads, looking inward and re-examining its role in fostering uneven power dynamics and perpetuating inequity. In an effort to level the playing field and give communities…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Pacific Standard reports on scientific research suggesting that a large and ready supply of legal prescription painkillers from pharmaceutical companies has led to many addictions and a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank highlights two organizations that are partnering to help bring locally-grown food to customers across North America year round in an effort to support the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hailly Korman and Kelly Robson explain how the extensive support system for students experiencing significant life circumstances like homelessness, foster care, or incarceration often fails them. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene report that shortages of volunteer firefighters are causing stress and closures of fire stations across the country. • Is it sustainable for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jennifer Dowd reports that the strong U.S. economy is making it difficult for the government to hire important employees. • How can funders help to ensure that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Sesame Street has expanded upon its cast by adding Julia, the first muppet with autism spectrum disorder. According to Global Citizen, viewers get to meet her family…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Global Citizen, Lindsay Powers reports that California has approved controversial changes to standardized sexual education to include LGBTQ issues. · Why is it important for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although parents pursuing education or work training face financial difficulties, Lillian Mongeau reports that only 13 percent of these parents receive federally supported child care assistance. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This article from The Conversation examines how regulating nitrogen use on farms is not necessarily the best approach to decreasing pollution, but managing the fertilizer industry…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank highlights 14 organizations that are changing America’s farmers by helping access to land and land rights, training, markets and other resources. • How can donors…