Giving Compass
  • Sign In
  • About Us
    About Giving Compass How We Choose Content and Organizations Annual Reflections Our Newsletter
    Collaboration Options
    Nonprofits Authors Use Our Content Services Contact Us
  • Getting Started
    Getting Started with Our Resources
    Donor Guides
    Philanthropy Resource Directory Giving Best Practices Guide to Nonprofit Ratings
  • Learn About Issues
    Topic Guides
    Animal Welfare COVID-19 Criminal Justice Disaster Relief Education Environment Health Homelessness Immigrants and Refugees Racial Equity Women and Girls
    Special Coverage
    Climate Change & Migration Climate Justice Digital Equity Education Indigenous Peoples LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Racial Justice Resources Reproductive Justice Strengthening Democracy
    Curated Articles
    Partner Collections Giving Compass Selections See All Articles
  • Give to Causes
    Issue Funds & Intermediaries Projects Nonprofits Giving Circle Directory
  • Get Involved
    Events Volunteer Opportunities
  • Solutions
  • Donate
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
Donate
  • Get the Newsletter
  • Sign In
  • Or
  • Register
Category:

North America

  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    A Family Charitable Trust Prioritizes Empathy and Civility

    Leap Ambassadors Community

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Leap Ambassadors Community highlights the work of the Einhorn Family Charitable Trust and its process for achieving impact.  • How can this work inform your charitable efforts?…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    A New High School Movement Rises

    Education Next Aug 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Bruno V. Manno at Education Next discusses new movements which aim to create opportunity networks and social capital for young people, helping them integrate school and work…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Schools Go Green

    Education Dive Aug 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lauren Barack shares how schools are engaging students in green activities like composting and ecology lessons to make their schools and communities more environmentally friendly.  • How can school…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Strengthening Democracy in the Digital Age

    Medium Aug 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sam Gill explains that the Knight Foundation is dedicating nearly $50 million to learn how to best support democracy in the digital age.  • How can other funders…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    How to Support Families

    Medium Aug 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ali Miller and Mary Gray recap highlights from the Families at the Center Summit, sharing insights for funders who want to support families.  • How can you incorporate these…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Mental Health Gap for Gender Minority College Students

    Futurity Aug 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Colarossi discusses the mental health gap for gender minority college students, those whose gender identity differs from the sex assigned to them at birth.  • How…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    How Journalism Can Approach Meaningful Census Coverage

    Medium Aug 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • KPCC in Southern California is shifting away from traditional journalism to cover the 2020 Census. The outlet will try to explain the implications of an undercount…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Steps to Championing Policy Change for Greater Social Impact

    Medium

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Loren Wood discusses the steps for individuals that want to enact policy change to achieve social impact. These include: Identifying core issues and solutions in the…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Educators Need to Address Decaying School Facilities

    Education Dive Aug 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Schools and local leaders must address decaying school facilities that pose a health threat to students. • If the Rebuild America’s Public Schools Act passes, it…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    How DC Public Schools Uses Interventions to Support Mental Health

    EdSurge Aug 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • EdSurge interviews Douglas Gotel, Program Manager with the District of Columbia Public Schools Mental Health Team, about how social workers utilize Evidence-Based Treatment interventions to address students’ mental…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    How Should We Use the Term “Philanthropist?”

    Medium Aug 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Caitlin Johnstone at Medium argues that the word “philanthropist” is used too loosely.  • How can we ensure the narrative of philanthropy sticks to its inherently good…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
  • This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
    Click here for more.

    Research Shows One Important Trait that Leads Students to Success

    Business Insider Aug 27, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • New research has found that a curious nature in children is a factor that stands out from others, and shows that the more curious the child, the…

    •  Share
    • Save
    Share
Newer Posts
Older Posts
Topics
Location
Date
Type
Date
Min. Investment
Show Only
Radius
Follow Us
Newsletter

Become a newsletter subscriber to stay up-to-date on the latest Giving Compass news.

About Us
  • About Giving Compass
  • In The News
  • Content at Giving Compass
Giving Compass Network
  • Giving Compass
  • X4Impact
Partnerships & Services
  • Nonprofits
  • Authors
  • Partner With Us
  • Contact Us

We are a nonprofit too. Donate to Giving Compass to help us guide donors toward practices that advance equity.

loyaltyDonate to Giving Compass
Trending Issues
  • Climate
  • Democracy
  • Education
  • Homelessness
  • Reproductive Justice
  • Copyright © 2026, Giving Compass Network
  • A 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 85-1311683
  • Privacy Policy
  • User Agreement

Sign in

Don't have an account?
Click here to sign up!

Your personal information is confidential at Giving Compass. For more information, please visit our privacy policy. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use.