This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Ebola is now a disease that can be diagnosed and treated. To prevent Ebola outbreaks from occurring in the first place, the world needs to be proactive to be better prepared. The…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Learning about best practices around accessibility and applying them to your work is not only an incredibly meaningful way to center and advance your organization’s goals around diversity, equity, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Food security has long been recognized as an effective, much-needed response to the devastation from natural disasters. During the COVID-19 pandemic, food relief became a central need—and an area that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The U.S. has long operated without being an inclusive economy. It’s a fact of American life that’s most apparent in data on racial wealth gaps. In 2019, the median net…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The murder of George Floyd, just five miles from my Minneapolis home, sparked a new reckoning with systemic racism in the United States. Across the country — including in corporate…
Giving Compass’ Take: • This report chronicles the impact and investments of The Partners for Rural Transformation, a coalition that aims to increase community needs in diverse, rural areas. • What are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. As the world nears its tipping points for climate change, biodiversity loss and natural resources depletion, sustainability takes on double the significance for food companies. The agri-food sector relies on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. More than 20 major federal agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), came out last week with new climate adaptation plans that have implications for cities. The plans stem…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Scale matters. Local commitment is paramount. Deep collaborations drive impact. That’s my short-hand takeaway from this month’s spotlightscadre of LISC small business stories, all offering a nod to celebrate Hispanic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The coronavirus pandemic has altered our world — causing untold suffering and economic damage. As nonprofit leaders, we are struggling to cope within a shifting global landscape, reassessing how to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The report challenges eaters who have sustainability on their minds to think beyond just the food they consume each day. “If concern about climate change, the environment, or your personal…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Dr. Christopher Duntsch was a spine surgeon so reckless, incompetent or impaired that he’s now in a Texas prison. Better known as “Dr. Death,” Duntsch severed nerves, vocal cords and…