This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The global health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19 has sparked urgency in philanthropy to change our traditional approach to giving and drastically increase our support of people and communities…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Black, Indigenous, people of color-led organizations have been at the forefront of social change for decades, but we haven’t been listening to their ideas, experiences, and solutions. Instead, we have…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kevin Mahnken explains how Democracy Prep sets students up for a lasting civic engagement and participation in democracy. • How can funders work to expand civics programs in your…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • MDRC looks closely at the issues facing rural students — specifically those from marginalized communities — in postsecondary education during the pandemic. • How are minority…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Emily Pontecorvo details a recent report from a US federal regulatory agency, which called for a contingency plan for climate change’s financial impact. • What can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Steve Berg implores policymakers to begin taking steps towards a permanent solution for homelessness as we look beyond the global pandemic. • How can we be…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • An article at Inside Climate News demonstrates how COVID stimulus funds could help support renewable energy efforts for state and local officials. • How are local…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • At Prison Policy Initiative, Emily Widra analyzes data and graphs on the prison population during COVID-19, which has risen drastically in recent months. • Why has…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jennifer Weeks, at The Conversation, lists five essential reads for consumers to dive deeper into causes and dangers of worsening western wildfires. • How important is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • At Business Insider, Susie Neilson investigates the added dangers of schools’ faulty ventilation systems as districts consider reopening during COVID-19. • How are schools’ faulty ventilation…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kathryn A. Edwards, at Rand, covers the unrelenting damage of COVID-19 on the economic well-being of leisure and hospitality workers. • Why might leisure and hospitality…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Emily Widra and Wendy Sawyer present a list of online resources to help the public discover data and advocacy materials surrounding American policing. • Why is…