This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows that LGBT individuals that have more extensive LGBT friend networks can significantly help buffer against discrimination and bias and improve the overall health of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · New research from National Academies states the importance of diversifying the teacher workforce and matching students with same-race teachers to boost success. · How can districts support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Iowa Learning Farms and Practical Farmers of Iowa conducted a 10-year study on the conservation benefits of planting cereal rye as a cover crop on corn…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Laws in Florida meant to help increase school safety are becoming more controversial as educators and police officers are allowed to involuntarily admit students with special…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hannah Massarella discusses the emotional stress of nonprofit work and ways that those in the sector can practice self-care, including investing in mindfulness programs. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dana Kawaoka-Chen explains how funders can escape extractive philanthropy in order to truly make an impact for those who need it most. • How can funders honestly…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In any conversation about philanthropy, the nonprofit perspective matters. Nonprofit staff members and volunteers are, after all, the people doing the critical work that philanthropy supports. That is why, in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In our experience, the best learning occurs when funders set parameters and offer thoughtful input, yet hand the measurement reins to the people whose daily work will benefit from the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • After the recent tornados in Nashville, TN, there is a need for an improved warning system for tornados that strike at night, mainly because night tornados…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Decoding Media Impact: Insights, Advice & Recommendations, a report by Media Impact Funders, helps guide donors to where they can make an impact in pursuing films…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Community schools in NYC districts are providing extra services for students, such as food banks and mental health care, and according to research, the model is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When young men of color in the city of Boston began disengaging from school, funders thought they had the solution: Fund more education programs. Yet, when the teens were asked…