This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Although the Earned Income Tax Credit was established to promote work in low-income communities, a new study from a Princeton economist finds that it may not…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Local Initiatives Support Corporation explains the important role small businesses play in the U.S. economy and society overall. · What opportunities do small businesses provide communities? How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Some education experts believe that career exploration should start earlier in elementary school, and offer ideas on how to make this a priority for K-12 students. …
Giving Compass’ Take: • Ross Baird, Bruce Katz, Jihae Lee, and Daniel Palmer discuss how building community wealth can improve equity. • How can these lessons be applied to communities…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The most vulnerable of low-wage workers will most likely be overlooked in the policymaking process when deciding what the future of work will look like in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Walmart created the Lifelong Learning program which now supports the Career Online High School that offers Walmart employee’s family members the opportunity to enroll and obtain…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A report from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research analyzes the disparities between the number of hours that mothers work compared to other men and women. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company reports that a new wave of activist food banks are starting to try to put themselves out of business, by working on issues like…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • These authors at Bookings argue that better-paid, better-educated workers face the most exposure and impact from artificial intelligence (AI) affecting their jobs. • How can philanthropists expect and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program plans to engage with leaders across industries to improve job quality and help employees gain access to more economic opportunities. • How…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Washington Center for Equitable Growth found that California’s 2004 Paid Family Leave Act did not have the intended effects. • Could a variation of this legislation be more…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Trang Chu Minh explores how nonprofits created a manta ray sanctuary through community-based efforts that offered alternative livelihoods to over fishing. • What can philanthropists learn from this…