This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The COVID-19 pandemic has prompted crisis funding practices that have proved extremely useful and effective during these unprecedented times. • How can crisis funding improve? What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Samiha Khanna shares research that reveals bias against natural hairstyles keeps Black women from being seen as “professional,” reducing their job opportunities. • Identifying biases is an…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Maureen Johannigman and Mollie Bunis detail the role that funders and foundations can play in nonprofit collaboration and ensuring strategic partnerships. • Are you ready to support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Question: What are some policy wins your foundation has contributed to? Brainerd Foundation Keiki Kehoe, Co-Director As a limited life foundation dedicated to protecting the air, land, and water of…
What does it mean to create a network of networks, bringing giving circle networks together to engage more donors and catalyze giving? As the number of giving circles continues to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • William H. Calvin expresses grave concern over the deadly impact of more pronounced heat waves from climate change. • How do heat waves disproportionately impact marginalized…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • PACE’s report, “Youth Civic Engagement for Health Equity and Community Safety,” examines the prominent effect of youth voice and how youth civic engagement can create healthier communities. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Twilight Greenaway discusses the need for more organic farmers to attract a younger generation of agriculture professionals and revitalize rural areas. • While the political will…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael Gordon Voss interviews Tyrone Freeman at the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy at Indiana University and Stasia Washington at First Foundation Advisors, about the landscape of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has taken many steps to build an effective approach to responding to COVID-19, through rapid testing and contact tracing. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Despite plant-based meat becoming a successful and environmentally-friendly meat alternative, the cost of the product remains a challenge. • How can investing in plant-based meat alternatives…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Calarco, writing for Business Insider, explores the critiques of pod-style learning models during COVID-19 and offers alternative, equitable solutions to key issues. • The suggested…