This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Leading a nonprofit organization is a tremendous responsibility, both for boards and executives. Boards that don’t pay attention to executive evaluation and compensation are opening the organization up to serious risk.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author offers three principles that can potentially act as a guiding light as to how politicians can work toward sustainable solutions for filling America’s skilled worker…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors examine the responsibility of k-12 educators to help children develop skills for the workforce or if alternatively, we should look to businesses and employers to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Conversation looks at the importance of connections to the outside world when it comes to evacuating from natural disasters, and the role that social media…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Governing Magazine discusses the sewage issues raising public health concerns across the country. According to Catherine Flowers, a leading advocate for improving sewage disposal in Alabama, this…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company reports on how there needs to be more investment in smallholder African farmers in order to lift people out of poverty. • Data is…
Giving Compass’ Take: • UNHCR provides a comprehensive picture of forced displacement around the world in 2017. • How can philanthropists use this information to direct their giving? • Learn…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Andrew Lewis argues that in order to guard against cyber warfare, the U.S. needs to invest in K-12 computer science. • How can philanthropy support the development and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Police departments across the country are using smart tech to improve public safety, but critics worry that they may infringe on civil rights. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • J. Brian Charles reports that a housing advocacy group in Portland wants to move to a model of community-led urban design to avoid the harms of gentrification. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Homi Kharas and Jaana Remes describe how to build equitable smart cities that help all citizens – especially the elderly, disabled, and poor – live better lives. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Pew Research Center surveys demonstrate that six in ten adults think k-12 education should take on responsibility for ensuring that students will be successful in the future workforce.…