This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this story from Ed Surge, author Tim Klein discusses why and how schools should help their students find a sense of purpose. • How could…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • James Paterson reports that a study found that wraparound services can successfully increase community college success for those in need. • How can these services be spread…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kirstie Keller argues that the rising prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease requires intervention by policymakers and philanthropists alike. • How can funders best address the gaps in Alzheimer’s research…
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 states are implementing various initiatives across the country to give more people with disabilities employment opportunities. • Which approach is the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shirley Wang reports that sudies show that ecopsychosocial intervention is a cost-effective way to help individuals suffering from dementia. This type of intervention aims to meet patients…
Giving Compass’ Take: • James Fuccione shares information about two age-friendly efforts at the local level in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. • How could age-friendly efforts look in your community? What players…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Liz Farmer explains why the opportunity zones created by the 2017 tax bill may not be sufficient to draw investors into rural communities where they are needed. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • David Mitchell shares key takeaways from the Aspen Leadership forum on Retirement Savings about ways to make retirement in the U.S. more inclusive. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate McLeod and Erin Dowdy explain how museum programs can help older adults with Alzheimer’s reduce anxiety and social isolation. • How can funders best support programs like…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank is highlighting 20 journalists that have advocated for better resources for farmers, improved food policies, healthier options for all people, and more. • Media is just…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here’s what we’re reading: Want Juvenile Justice? Stop Arresting Second-graders. Andy Fleischmann is the President & CEO of Nutmeg Big Brothers Big Sisters, a nonprofit mentoring organization in Connecticut and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • There are various opportunities for colleges, foundations, policymakers, communities, and philanthropists to help increase the rates of single mothers graduating from college. • The authors note…