This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The proliferation of fake news and lack of trust in the media hasn’t been good news for our democracy, but philanthropy can help strengthen this important institution. Learn more: Building…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Advocacy and policy work are crucial elements of democracy, and philanthropy can help drive progress toward meaningful changes to advance democratic processes. Learn how: Why Strategic Philanthropy Needs Advocacy, Arabella Advisors Philanthropists…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The U.S. Census is an important democratic tool that has implications for federal funding, accurate representation in Congress, and support for underserved communities. As April 1, 2020 – or Census Day…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. From mistrust in the media to a lack of confidence in government institutions, our democracy is facing challenges. But, these obstacles can be tackled with the help of philanthropy. This…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Voting rights are a core component of civic engagement and strengthen our democracy. So where does philanthropy fit in? In this five part series, the Center for Election Science discusses election…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy Northwest’s Democracy Lens is a useful tool for donors to help them build and improve democratic practices in their communities. • How are you strengthening…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Washington Housing Initiative is partnering with the private sector to provide funding for more workforce housing in the Washington D.C., area. • This collaboration will…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The headlines in higher education are often about two things: Access to colleges and universities and student debt. And while those are important conversations to be having, we’re missing a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Minal R. Patel and Joe Gerald believe that the U.S. government should establish and financially support a politically independent, impartial expert advisory committee tasked with making critical, evidence-based recommendations on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rick Moyers explains that checkbook philanthropy that is carried out strategically can be impactful in spite of the popular narrative to the contrary. • Is checkbook philanthropy…
Philanthropy can play a unique and powerful role as a community convener. Foundations and funders who know their communities well can bring schools, nonprofits, businesses, policymakers, and others together to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Matt Barnum and Sarah Darville call out findings from “The Years that Matter Most” which show that the College Board’s efforts to reduce inequity in college admissions were unsuccessful. …