This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shawna De La Rosa describes the need for more programs that support the high proportion of students suffering from depression and anxiety. • How large of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lara Fishbane and Adie Tomer discuss the lack of access to broadband across America and why we need to address it. • How can funders work to close the…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Melissa Daar Carvajal interviews Kimberly Meyers Hewlett at Silicon Valley Community Foundation about her goals for engaging donors within the community. • How can you listen…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Funders are responding on many levels to many concerns. As always, some funders continue to seek innovative solutions to age-old problems, and are looking to place “big bets” in ways…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The ramp-up period in a foundation’s life cycle is an exciting time. Additional resources often allow foundation leadership to think and act in new ways, fueled by a sense of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. At its best, family philanthropy represents all the good things about a particular family, and provides a meaningful opportunity for family members to apply their shared values and interests in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. There is an improved understanding of the interrelated nature of global social, economic, and environmental issues, and cross-border philanthropy has increased in response. International giving from US foundations increased 29…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Christie Thompson from The Marshall Project takes a look at yet another big scam targeting inmates with promises of an early release in exchange for payment for a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In this article for Education Dive, Paul Lawrence uses a Mississippi elementary school as an example of how dedication to teacher development and student engagement can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Adele Peters at Fast Company writes about how a Danish energy company plans to eliminate carbon emissions entirely through a transition to offshore wind. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Writing for Getting Smart, Kristen Thorson and Erin Gohl emphasize civic education as a means for building a strong foundation of young, informed voters. • Where…
Giving Compass’ Take: • EdSource discusses the Trump administration’s green card rule change, which has many immigrant families backing away from federal programs, even those that are unaffected. • How…