This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Vu Le argues that philanthropy is failing to address racial inequity, performing the role of the white moderate that Martin Luther King warned would prevent progress toward…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Emily Widra and Wanda Bertram describe the many debilitating gaps in the compassionate inmate release process during COVID-19. • What can we learn about inequities in our criminal…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • F.B. Heron Foundation President Clara Miller discusses the often-arcane financial rules that govern nonprofits, challenging attendees with a true/false test to see how much they really…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Josh Schukman, CEO of Impact Business Base offers insight he received from veteran entrepreneurs regarding how to grow social impact organizations that will make a dollar…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The murder of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis has led to an outpouring of protest, rage, and in some cases destruction that should surprise no one. From Amadou…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In 2012, Kate Roberts and Her Royal Highness, The Crown Princess of Norway devised a plan to end poverty by focusing on women and girls. Soon after, Melinda Gates —…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The COVID-19 lockdowns are causing severe impacts on children across the globe, generating disruptions in both education and health. • How can donors support children in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • While there is a tremendous amount of collaborative work from scientists across the globe to develop a vaccine for COVID-19, it may not be available for…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research indicates that marine plastic is being swept up by the ocean breeze and transferred into the atmosphere. • How does this research help inform us…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mareeha Niaz, writing for Independent Sector, examines the process of maintaining strong financial oversight in nonprofit and charitable organizations. • What are the challenges for nonprofits to sustain…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ras J. Baraka and Myung Lee explain how micro-philanthropy that is led by cities can help spur economic growth and development. • Are there opportunities in your city…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Prison-to-College Pipeline works to bring higher education to incarcerated persons to increase justice and safety in communities around the world. • What do inmates need to successfully reintegrate into…