This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Earlier this year, along with fellow Exponent Philanthropy staff, colleagues, and board members, I participated in a learning session on equity, inclusion, and diversity. Collectively, our eyes were opened, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Problem The abrupt closing of schools, early childhood programs, and child care centers to contain COVID-19 undoubtedly saved thousands of lives. This life-saving measure has had an unintended consequence:…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In communities with mask mandates, consumer spending increased by 5% on average, research finds. The economy and coronavirus pandemic were two of the top issues for voters in the 2020…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The idea of “100% board giving” is one of those concepts that somehow have become entrenched in our sector, an unwritten truth that we don’t question. To this day, I…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. After skyrocketing for decades, overall incarceration rates have finally been on a slow decline since 2008. But a closer look at the data reveals a major exception: women. From 2009 to 2018,…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors created the framework for impactful philanthropy based on input from more than 50 foundation partners. • How can you use a tool like this…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 1990, the United States designated the month of November as Native American Heritage Month. This month is intended as a time to learn about and celebrate the rich and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. A massive force is reshaping the fashion industry: secondhand clothing. According to a new report, the U.S. secondhand clothing market is projected to more than triple in value in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In an ongoing analysis of the nation’s 100 most high-profile school districts, the Center on Reinventing Public Education, a non-partisan research and policy analysis organization, found slightly more than half of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. This research could help drug developers identify who might potentially benefit from a future Alzheimer’s treatment before symptoms of cognitive decline start to arise. Both of Andrew Kiselica’s grandfathers developed…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Artificial intelligence is an increasingly prevalent part of our everyday lives. From live-updating, turn-by-turn driving directions to responsive voice-controlled digital assistants—all in the palms of our hands—we are constantly interacting…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. With the consent of our adventurous board, we developed a grantmaking process that simplifies and streamlines paperwork, which is one of the seven pillars of our trust-based philanthropy approach. We…