This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeffrey Walker outlines the fundamental elements of achieving successful systems change through philanthropy. • Collaborative efforts are often used to deliver systems change. Who could you partner…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lornet Turnbull explains that “Crossing South” is a free resource for people who are deported from the United States to countries where they do not have ties. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Katerina Bozhinova reports that farmland in the U.S. is rapidly shrinking – putting the food supply and rural economies at risk. • How can philanthropy help to support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Trevor MacKenzie describes the core tenents of inquiry-based learning that is fundamental to student-centered programs. • How can philanthropy help schools successfully transition to inquiry-based learning? What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are the various ways that you can support refugees in all aspects of life, ranging from inside schools to work and employment. • How do…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • John Harper at FSG explains how the organization utilizes three framing tools to have better outcomes when implementing racial equity work. • Although these are framing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Through some of our recent work with community foundations, we’ve identified several trends in the field that we think will continue to gain momentum in 2020, including growth in civic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Bold vision. A willingness to take risks and experiment. Close attention to results. These are some of the qualities of high-impact philanthropy that are captured in TPI’s 30 lessons learned in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hunting is on the decline in America, with an unintended consequence: There’s less money on hand for wildlife conservation. • How can donors help support and fund…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Vox’s podcast discusses if the Canadian government’s child poverty benefit program (that gives parents money each month) is successful. • How should our government respond to child…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Christine Jones, coordinator of Educational Technology in Palmdale School District, describes how the district leveled the technology playing field and closed tech disparities. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Reema Amin reports that cities across the country are grappling with tracking and mitigating PTA fundraising inequalities that create dramatic disparities in schools. • How can school funding…