This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Emily Pontecorvo discusses the Science Based Targets initiative to make a net-zero pledge gold standard that incorporates all of the elements of a meaningful program. • What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Participatory grantmakers urge other foundations to go beyond using feedback loops that still maintain power dynamics. They emphasize shifting internal structures that address equity and create…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Pew Research Center is publishing reports that analyze misinformation in the United States and how Americans view the spread of fake news and its impact on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hollie Russon Gilman, K. Sabeel Rahman, & Elena Souris argue that we should retire conventional civic engagement tactics such as canvassing and signing petitions and instead…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The story of philanthropy in the United States has not been fully told. Our historic Donors of Color community has the opportunity to re-organize and re-center the philanthropic conversation –…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Exponent Philanthropy highlights the work of Janell E. Ray, a leading innovator in transformative health philanthropy across rural America. • What are you doing to support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A survey from the Center for Democracy and Technology (CDT) shows that despite concerns for data privacy for students during remote learning, parents have positive attitudes toward…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here is an example of an education and housing partnership that helps to advance mobility by going beyond traditional education intervention strategies. • What other types…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Small grants and microschools are helping create equity in pandemic pods by expanding access to these opportunities during COVID-19. • What are the main challenges for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hallie Busta at Education Dive interviews the CEO of HelioCampus to discuss how college campuses can utilize data to reduce expenses. • Why is it especially…
Giving Compass’ Take: • This report details local community partnerships making sustainable efforts in food justice and community health between UC Berkeley and the surrounding area. • How can donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The COVID-19 pandemic and climate change are both crises that threaten the security of land rights for vulnerable populations, specifically Indigenous peoples. • How can donors…