This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Karen Ocamb at Los Angeles Blade discusses how COVID-19 is exposing the inequalities that the LGBTQ community is still suffering, and how this global pandemic is setting…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Lending libraries are able to help communities thrive and decrease environment footprints by encouraging memberships and investments in borrowing. • How does the cycle of borrowing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What must we do today and what are we obliged to consider for the future? In the present, we can begin by considering the capital that is at the disposal…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Liesel Pritker Simmons, co-founder of Blue Haven Initiative, discusses the intersection of impact investing and philanthropy. • Why are more philanthropists turning to impact investing? How can social investments…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Poring over medical research and running a foundation wasn’t Felicitie Daftuar’s original plan. But a mysterious health condition changed her life’s trajectory. Four weeks after giving birth to her second…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Media Impact Funders reports on the International Symposium on Online Journalism, which explored how outlets can help retain and grow audiences and prevent the spread of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • India Development Review discusses the phenomenon of “heropreneurship,” in which organization founders often overshadow the causes they’re trying to help, while aspiring social entrepreneurs look at…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Anna J. Egalite explains how family background and history influence the successes and achievements of students, creating an uneven playing field in schools. · How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jean Twenge illustrates the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on America’s mental health, highlighting groups in particular need of support. • How can funders help to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nicole D. Porter, at The Sentencing Project, reports on removing obstacles for legally eligible inmates’ voting access in jails. • How does the lack of voting…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are some insights on where arts organizations are struggling right now and gaps for donors to fill and participate. • How are you supporting the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Data from Exponent Philanthropy highlights that funder communities are pivoting strategies to respond to COVID-19 by engaging in flexible funding practices and increasing budgets. • Will…