This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Public school enrollment is dropping in both large and small districts, NPR reports, with enrollment at the kindergarten level down an average of 16%. The trend is consistent across low-income, affluent,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Learning the basics In 2012, we sought out information on the history of philanthropy as well as what foundations focus on today. We also spent substantial time getting to know established philanthropists and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Every month, the Solutions Journalism Network highlights a ‘Member of the Month’ — a journalist doing, or supporting, excellent solutions-focused reporting. This month, we’re featuring Kevin Grant — co-founder and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On Tuesday, October 8, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in what have been dubbed “the LGBT employment cases,” where two gay men, Donald Zarda and Gerald Bostock, and one…
In 1972, researchers launched a project known as the General Social Survey. The GSS asked Americans to share their opinions on a whole range of important issues, from education spending to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Will Garland is taking all his classes online this fall for COVID-19 safety reasons, like so many students across the country. But the eighth grader’s lessons at Cleveland’s Urban Community…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Last week, we convened our peers for our annual journalism funders gathering to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing journalism—and our nation—today. We hope that our two days…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I recently spoke to Zakiya Mabery, founder of B. Global Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Planning, to spark an action-oriented conversation in philanthropy about including the needs and voices of the disability community…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In response to the violent killings of Black Americans at the hands of law enforcement and the challenges of serving victims of crime during a pandemic, advocates and policymakers are…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Schwab Charitable provides an overview of what it means to donate appreciated non-cash assets and offers in-depth insights on eight types of assets you may want to…
On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with the Director of Programs – Native Agriculture and Food Systems for First Nations Development Institute, A-dae Romero-Briones. They discuss the work First…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Hosting an event is a great way for nonprofit organizations to increase people’s awareness of their mission and bring in necessary funds to contribute to that mission. However, Covid-related restrictions…