This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Exponent Philanthropy uses the example of Victoria Hewlett’s successful case against Utah State to demonstrate the meaningful policy changes that impact litigation can make. • Is this approach applicable to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam-Walkerly explains how funders can make the grantmaking too difficult or too easy to the detriment of grantees and impact. • Are you striking the right…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Studies show that a process called agrivoltaics (farming crops under solar panels) can boost food production, electricity, and save water. • How can philanthropists help advance…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Meredith Kolodner discusses how Avolles Parish, with a predominantly black student population, combats declining graduation rates and dwindling funding. • How can holistic approaches to student…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sonami Vashi discusses the shift in nonprofit attention from equality to equity as Atlanta faces serious income inequality and gentrification. • Why is it crucial to focus on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Signe-Mary McKernan covers Michigan’s plan to raise asset limits for programs assisting low-income families following evidence-based research. • How can you use research to improve your giving efforts?…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sy Mukherjee covers the Ken Griffin Alpha-synuclein Imaging Competition and its goal to improve Parkinson’s research through advanced imaging technology. • How can competitions spurred by philanthropy…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Frederick Hess interviews Michael Rounds, president of Williamson College of the Trades, on the school’s innovative approach to a tuition-free trade school. • How can other schools…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kevin Sessums interviews Adriadne Getty on her foundation, life, and the role her children play in her involvement with queer activism. • Adriadne Getty’s children inspire her…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sabrina Shankman discusses the Trump Administration’s plan to make Alaska’s Tongass Forest developable, and how it could impact carbon sequestration. • How could impacts from repealing the Roadless…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Debbie Reznick, Senior Program Officer of Polk Bros. Foundation, discusses efforts to end homelessness, increase access to justice, and strengthen the capacity of nonprofits in Chicago.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Dr. Monica Burns highlights the importance of building collaborative classrooms, including getting more feedback and establishing more teaching transparency. • While this post is mostly aimed…