This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dimple Abichandani shares the seven factors that the General Service Foundation balances in their foundation spending decisions. • How is your foundation currently making spending decisions? Should these…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass Take: • Jean Twenge explores surveys that show the drop in teen readers over a four-decade span and how that’s correlated to lower test scores, along with college…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lauren Barack reports that some states are beginning to implement testing methods that assess students’ soft skills — such as communication and work ethic — alongside…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compas’ Take: • Linda Kramer Jenning writes how advocates and activists are beginning to push back against voter disenfranchisement across the country. • What types of changes could best boost voter…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers believe that they may have found what caused the death of the large and colorful reefs about 100 miles from the Galveston coast 30 years ago.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Andrew Serazin gives three key criteria’s that can help philanthropic leaders ensure their organizations follow through on ambitious goals. • What do you think your role is as…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study in Texas shows that holding a legal status—like a green card—actually makes some undocumented immigrants even more fearful of deportation. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kristin Musulin reports that the White House has unveiled a draft memorandum detailing 10 principles to guide federal regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and applications. • The article…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Grantmakers for Education’s report examines the 1.8 million requests made by teachers via the platform DonorsChoose. • How can funders use this information to inform and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Peter L. Scher explains that a collaboration between public, private, and philanthropic partners in Detroit led to the creation of the Strategic Neighborhood Fund: a model of revitalization…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Bob Oliver outlines some benefits of corporate volunteering: instilling company values, increasing time employees will stay with the company, promoting the brand image, and encouraging team building. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Claudia Sahm explains the history and benefits of the Community Reinvestment Act and how it could be improved going forward. • Is this the best way to increase…