This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Urban Institute explains that low-paying, temporary, and unstable jobs are increasing, but they do not provide job security nor lift working Americans out of poverty. · In…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What to consider as a funder: 1. Listen only when you’re willing to act. Listening is not free — neither for the people being listened to nor for the folks doing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Ellen Dorsey explains why the Wallace Global Fund is going to pay out 20 percent of its endowment this year in support of COVID-19 relief and ongoing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropists can adapt their funding in three primary ways in order to support community organizations that are on the frontlines facing COVID-19. • How are you…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a recent study, the elderly are experiencing a disruption in their medical care due to the impact of COVID-19. • Measures like social distancing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • FSG’s Purpose Playbook helps companies create purpose by providing leadership action steps and useful resources. • Why is it essential for companies to pivot toward purposefulness? •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. However, for this, maybe that isn’t a bad thing. Perhaps this abnormal time is an opportunity for board members to let go of some of their perceptions and fears of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, and Maine are all receiving emergency relief funds from the U.S. Department of Education to spend on either K-12 or higher education. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The impact of COVID-19 on the food supply chain is causing problems such as an increase in both food loss and food waste. • How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are six resources for CSR professionals to transition responsibilities and take ahold of new, emerging opportunities due to the pandemic. • How can donors support…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Adele Peters reports that although Western cities have been working hard to reduce their carbon output, their international shopping habits contribute massively to climate change. ·…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nathan Hultman discusses the challenges of fighting climate change and offers frameworks for understanding how progress can be made on this massive and essential undertaking. • How…