This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 1971, Congress passed the 26th Amendment to the Constitution and lowered the voting age from 21 to 18. Young men, who had been drafted to fight in the Vietnam…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Footage showing hospital staff insulting a dying Indigenous woman has sparked outrage and renewed demands for racial justice across Canada. Joyce Echaquan, 37, died on Monday after being admitted to…
Homes have become offices, schools, places of worship and our safe havens since the pandemic began. But in many rural places and tribal communities, housing is a growing challenge. Some…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Digital technology has changed how we get places and do everyday tasks, including paying for parking. In today’s world, cities face the constant battle of managing precious curb space with increased…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. I have served on several nonprofit boards of directors and written two books about those and other leadership experiences. I’ve learned that building and sustaining high-functioning governing bodies is arduous, time-consuming work,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. On a Saturday evening in late March, with our country blanketed with fear and uncertainty, I received an email from a dear friend, mentor, and long-time social justice organizer with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The flu is a serious virus in its own right: Up to 56 million people contracted the flu last year, with hundreds of thousands hospitalized and an estimated 24,000 to 62,000 deaths,…
This year has presented extraordinary challenges and possibilities, from a pandemic to a mass movement against anti-Black racism and police violence. In order to move forward, each of us must…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Corporate giving programs are a powerful resource in which businesses contribute to the charitable organizations their employees support, either through donations or volunteer hours. Any nonprofit can benefit from corporate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • John Baldoni discusses the positive outcomes of the coronavirus, which is driving innovation, collaboration, and much-improved listening. • How can we make sure to continue driving…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, GlobalGiving’s disaster response team has listened closely each day to local nonprofit partners about this extreme uncertainty and what it means in the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Funders and donors from all walks of life find themselves in a pivotal moment. The flames have reached the front door, and there is a sense of urgency to invest in…