This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here is a list of approaches from foundation leaders that exemplify both flexible and transparent behaviors needed to address the COVID-19 pandemic. • How can individual…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Since officially distinguishing COVID-19 as a pandemic, home delivery requests from food pantries have increased significantly across the United States. • How can donors think about…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Samantha Ann Schwartz reports that scammers are taking advantage of the fear and uncertainty around coronavirus to increase phishing attacks. • Funders can spread factual information to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Molly Kinder explains that in order to keep grocery workers safe curing the COVID-19 epidemic, stores need to implement more strict safety policies. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Bob Grant argues that as the Trump administration withdraws support for environmental research, philanthropy is needed to fill the gap in research funding. • What research areas…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • More programs are being funded for early education programs as well as child care in critical sectors amid the COVID-19 pandemic. • How are our earliest…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Punitive measures to deter teen vaping aren’t working. Naaz Modan explores effective alternatives to prevent and stop the practice. • How can funders best support the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rebecca Koenig, writing for EdSurge, discusses four concerns and one bright spot for community colleges closing due to coronavirus. • One bright spot is that community colleges…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A study of doctors and nurses in China treating COVID-19 patients indicated that many health officials experienced depression and anxiety. • What support systems are in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropists and foundations have an opportunity to support social mobilization and activism and employ flexible funding in the wake of COVID-19. • What else can individual…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A Cause & Social Influence indicates that a majority of young Americans are helping to slow the spread of coronavirus by taking precautions such as social…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A recent report released by RAND Corporation explores how schools can help students prepare for college and career readiness and offers guiding principles for educators and…