This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On a late November morning, Julia Bernal walked a stretch of riverbank along the Rio Grande in Sandoval County, New Mexico, between Santa Ana and Sandia Pueblo. Bernal pointed out…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. During a recent class, my freshmen and I were discussing the best ways to engage with the complex world of high school. We talked about how to juggle multiple deadlines,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Consider this scenario: A nonprofit organization known for its ability to deliver lifesaving resources mobilizes in response to a natural disaster, but supplies do not arrive as scheduled. Attempts to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Despite a national nursing shortage in the United States, over 80,000 qualified applications were not accepted at U.S. nursing schools in 2020, according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. This was due…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In its recently released report, “Foundations Respond to Crisis: Lasting Change?,” the Center for Effective Philanthropy (CEP) shared new research in which foundations reported working differently now than in early…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Dorothy A. Johnson Center for Philanthropy highlights 11 trends in the social sector that philanthropists should take note of in 2022. • How can you adjust…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Use Targeted Universalism as a Policy Framework An alternate approach to addressing homelessness is acknowledging the complex role that race plays in housing displacement, and designing a targeted universal approach…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The “Who” in impact investing starts with you. Whether you’re new to impact investing or further along in the journey, it is important to understand your position in the ecosystem…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Motivated by their success in creating a more equitable Oakland climate action plan, the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and the Asian Pacific Environmental Network together sought new strategies…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The pandemic has caused trauma for people of all ages, including — and especially — our youth. These challenging circumstances have forced students nationwide to pursue their education in entirely…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Ellora Derenoncourt and Claire Montialoux demonstrate that The Fair Labor Standards Act of 1966 reduced the earnings gap between black and white workers. • How can funders…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Because women-owned businesses are smaller, with fewer financial resources, they are less resilient to economic shocks. It happened after the financial crisis of 2007-2009, and without intervention, it will happen…