This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This story from MDRC discusses recent findings which suggest that microloans are a valuable tool for low-income women entrepreneurs. • For some women, microloans might be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Chelsea Conaboy reports that social isolation is a growing health risk, especially for baby boomers who are getting older and have medical conditions that require care and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nathaniel Weixiel reports that the opioid crisis in the U.S. has taken a devastating toll on Americans, but legislators need to consider the effects of this crisis…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Bradford K. Smith shares how Foundation Center and the MacArthur Foundation developed the 100&Change solutions bank to spread information about the potential of organizations with the public. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Barb Darrow argues that in order to address the tech talent gap grows more, veterans can be an excellent source to tap, especially younger individuals in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Matt Barnum reports that researchers have found that school voucher programs have a negative impact on recipient students’ math scores. • How can funders help students receive…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sherece Y. West-Scantlebury shares two biases that keep foundations and funders from aligning their purpose and investments. • What is holding you back from aligning your mission…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ben Paynter reports that a nonprofit veteran services group called America’s Warrior Partnership is working to track the lives of vets to address the root problems that lead…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Debbie Galant reports that in 2017, at Blueridge Labs, tech and philanthropy experts were tasked with trying to create tools for older people to improve their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • This Blue Avocado post gives some advice for organizations who may have to handle frustrated or disgruntled volunteers; it’s always best to be responsive, rather than…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Carolyn Crist reports that a study shows that meal deliveries, particularly tailored meal deliveries, reduced healthcare costs for seniors. • How can philanthropy help to ensure the continuation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Ross Wiener, commissioner of the Aspen Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development, has some cautionary thoughts for schools implementing social-emotional learning. · What are some of…