This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Corporations like Amazon and Google could help bolster affordable housing if their investments to go hand in hand with zoning reforms that accommodate more housing. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new CDC report, little progress has been made when it comes to targeting incidences of foodborne illnesses, however, data collection and detection has…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Tackling climate change. Reducing the threat of nuclear weapons. Revamping our education system. It’s impossible to tackle the world’s most pressing issues alone, and the good news is, you don’t…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jason West reports that air pollution is on the rise and is likely to increase under the Trump administration, to the detriment of Americans’ health. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Chris Jurgens explains how Pay for Success can drive systems change and be an effective avenue for impact investors. • Is Pay for Success appropriate for causes…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mary Margaret Frank and Stefano Rumi discuss the Pay for Success funding gap and what can be done to fill it. • Is Pay for Success the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropists—both foundations and high-net worth individuals—are working together on a wide range of issues from climate mitigation, to water policy, to youth development. Funders typically pursue collaboration because they can bring…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author lists three ways that the U.S. can advance education and expand opportunities for young people by investing in technology and training. • Where are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Salesforce employees share how corporate social responsibility at the company transcends to personal social responsibility (PSR) and offers three ways to motivate stakeholders. • Are other…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Employees at VillageReach share how the organization navigates working with the public sector and local government to transition its role as “implementer” of social programs and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Greenbrier County Schools in West Virginia has free, universal preschool for all 4-year-olds and 3-year-olds with special needs. Teachers are highly involved with transitions from pre-k…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author discusses how corporate social responsibility in the for-profit sector shifts as a society, legislation, policies, and public concern changes. • How can companies keep…