This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The United States’ vaccination campaign has administered more than 143 million doses, with 15.5% of the total US population considered fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But the campaign has failed to reach some of the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Assisted living communities can improve the quality of life for people with dementia when they treat them as individuals and try to include everyone in activities, according to a new…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic fundamentally changed the way U.S. residents were able to engage with public lands. From iconic national parks to local urban green spaces, physical distancing requirements meant…
Few would question the importance of diversifying America’s teacher corps and ensuring their makeup more closely resembles that of the students they teach. But how? What are the most successful…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As we move into a crucial decade of action on achieving serious progress on sustainability, many are hoping the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic recession will serve to reset our…
Afi Tengue, VP of Philanthropy & Impact at Giving Compass, and Ashindi Maxton, Executive Director of the Donors of Color Network, discuss the climate justice landscape and the new Climate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. According to 2019 research by CF Leads, 98% of community foundations surveyed said they intend to deepen and expand their community leadership efforts in the next few years. The Community Foundation Public Awareness Initiative reports US community foundation efforts in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Philanthropic best practices in arts and culture remain underexplored relative to other sectors of private funding. If funders are looking for best practices, it’s easy to become lost amidst varying…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Just over two weeks before she died of complications from COVID-19 in December 2020, Dr. Susan G. Moore recorded a smartphone video from her bed in an Indiana hospital. In…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Before the pandemic, the U.S. Government Accountability Office estimated a stunning 41% of America’s school districts needed to replace or update heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems in at least half of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Researchers report a new process called “collaborative flood modeling” can successfully address the increasing threat of rising waters due to climate change, aging infrastructure, and rapid urban development. “The impacts…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Grantcraft explains how donors can help community philanthropy shift power into the hands of the people. Through selfless and strategic philanthropy, donors can make a big impact…