Giving Compass
  • Sign In
  • About Us
    About Giving Compass How We Choose Content and Organizations Annual Reflections Our Newsletter
    Collaboration Options
    Nonprofits Authors Use Our Content Services Contact Us
  • Getting Started
    Getting Started with Our Resources
    Donor Guides
    Philanthropy Resource Directory Giving Best Practices Guide to Nonprofit Ratings
  • Learn About Issues
    Topic Guides
    Animal Welfare COVID-19 Criminal Justice Disaster Relief Education Environment Health Homelessness Immigrants and Refugees Racial Equity Women and Girls
    Special Coverage
    Climate Change & Migration Climate Justice Digital Equity Education Indigenous Peoples LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Racial Justice Resources Reproductive Justice Strengthening Democracy
    Curated Articles
    Partner Collections Giving Compass Selections See All Articles
  • Give to Causes
    Issue Funds & Intermediaries Projects Nonprofits Giving Circle Directory
  • Get Involved
    Events Volunteer Opportunities
  • Solutions
  • Donate
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
Donate
  • Get the Newsletter
  • Sign In
  • Or
  • Register
Category:

Human Services

  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Using Legal Marijuana to Lift Up Communities Impacted by the War on Drugs

    YES! Magazine Feb 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Maureen O’Hagan explains how Oregon is working to support entrepreneurs in the legal marijuana industry who were negatively impacted by the war on drugs.  • Can this model…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    How Much Are Women-led Agriculture Enterprises Disadvantaged?

    The New Food Economy Feb 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Cox explores the discrepancies between capital flow for female and male agriculture entrepreneurs.  • How can funders work to improve the data available on gaps in…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    California’s Farmworkers Strike Highlights Unequal Pay

    The New Food Economy Feb 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sam Bloch reports on the Wonderful Citrus farmworkers strike that took place in January of 2019.  • How can funders help to ensure that farmworkers and consumers have their…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Global Development: UN Foundation’s Kathy Calvin on Progress and Philanthropy

    Giving Compass

    Kathy Calvin is president and CEO of the United Nations Foundation. Her career has spanned work in the public, private and nonprofit sectors.  She is a passionate advocate for multi-sector problem-solving, U.S.…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    There’s a New Link Between Food Allergies and Multiple Sclerosis

    Brigham and Women's Hospital Feb 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A team of investigators has found new evidence connecting food allergies and relapses of multiple sclerosis and other inflammatory disease activity. • How can donors help provide funds…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    This Teen Wrote a Bill to End Period Poverty in Schools

    Global Citizen Feb 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen highlights Caroline Dillion, a New Hampshire teen who wrote a bill for schools to make period products free and accessible.  • How can donors…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    How a Federal Free Meal Program Affected School Poverty Stats

    The Hechinger Report Feb 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jill Barshay reports that fears that a change to the federal free lunch program that allowed whole schools to qualify would skew school poverty data were…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Preparing for an Uncertain Future of Work

    Getting Smart Feb 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Katherine Prince advocates for a shift in education to address the uncertain future of work by focusing on the development of skills that computers cannot replace.  •…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Bonds With Teachers Boost Interest In Math Class

    Futurity Feb 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Futurity, Cailin Riley-Missouri talks about a new report that highlights the importance of student bonds with teachers to build a trusting relationship and boost interest…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Police Consider Hiring Non-Citizens as They Become Desperate for Recruits

    The Marshall Project Feb 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • There is a current police shortage, making it more difficult to recruit candidates. Some states are hiring individuals that are non-citizens to strengthen police force, but…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Why Old Buildings Are the Key to Transforming a City

    YES! Magazine Feb 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The discusses the transformation of the city of Tuscon that is part of a wider movement that the National Trust for Historic Preservation defines as “reurbanism.”…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Black Lives Matter Is Advancing Equitable Home Ownership

    YES! Magazine Feb 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Black Lives Matter chapter in Louisville, KY is helping Black families become homeowners by addressing the broader issue of access to home ownership. • What…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
Newer Posts
Older Posts
Topics
Location
Date
Type
Date
Min. Investment
Show Only
Radius
Follow Us
Newsletter

Become a newsletter subscriber to stay up-to-date on the latest Giving Compass news.

About Us
  • About Giving Compass
  • In The News
  • Content at Giving Compass
Giving Compass Network
  • Giving Compass
  • X4Impact
Partnerships & Services
  • Nonprofits
  • Authors
  • Partner With Us
  • Contact Us

We are a nonprofit too. Donate to Giving Compass to help us guide donors toward practices that advance equity.

loyaltyDonate to Giving Compass
Trending Issues
  • Climate
  • Democracy
  • Education
  • Homelessness
  • Reproductive Justice
  • Copyright © 2026, Giving Compass Network
  • A 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 85-1311683
  • Privacy Policy
  • User Agreement

Sign in

Don't have an account?
Click here to sign up!

Your personal information is confidential at Giving Compass. For more information, please visit our privacy policy. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use.