This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Huge corporations have joined the B Corp movement, which aims to reform capitalism by making companies prioritize stakeholders, rather than just shareholders. • How can donors help…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, public and private sectors need to reimagine health and housing systems to more effectively help those with short-term and long-term needs. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Epidemiologists at Boston University found that African-American women who have experienced more racism also show poor cognitive function. However, an important limitation of the study is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are seven ideas to help homeless individuals and families in ways that go beyond giving direct cash and volunteering. • How can donors spread awareness about…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Some school districts are making pre-service learning programs for educators widely available online and are seeing high participation from educators in preparation for the school year. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nanette Fridman, writing for eJewish Philanthropy, discusses the next steps for nonprofit boards and how they can stay focused on long-term planning amid the pandemic. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rajasvini Bhansali, executive director of the Solidaire Network, explains how the collective of donors and foundations are ending the legacy of racism through an activist-centered model. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Elisabeth S. Clemens’ timely new book, Civic Gifts: Voluntarism and the Making of the American Nation-State, discusses how citizens’ civic gifts and volunteering have a history of subsidizing what…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • An article at Harlem World Magazine describes how institutional racism and underfunding create an uphill battle for organizations with leaders of color. • How can we…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sam Kille spotlights the recent success of local fundraising for newsrooms in hiring journalists and providing reliable reporting. • Why is local fundraising for newsrooms so…
What is the potential for technology and giving? How do new ideas and projects get funding? Meet two social entrepreneurs who are making the world more generous through technology. Panelists…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lumina Foundation’s Community Partnership for Attainment initiative utilizes cross-sector partnerships to advance outcomes in postsecondary education. Here are four lessons the foundation learned when trying to…