This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Changes in the perceived terrorist threat may have placed America at an inflection point. Following two decades of almost exclusive focus on the terrorist threat posed by the global jihadist…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. According to Giving USA, Americans contribute over $300 billion a year to nonprofit organizations and causes. Of this, about $5 billion is contributed through thousands of workplace giving programs. Today, workplaces have become…
Businesses today have a tremendous opportunity, and responsibility, to accelerate change. In this series of interviews with thought leaders in the impact space, dubbed Bright Minds, we’ll explore key trends and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the heart of Arkansas, Abraham Carpenter, a Black farmer, grows fruits and vegetables across 1,500 acres alongside 35 of his family members. The multi-generational farm was started in 1973 by…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. No one could doubt that philanthropy has invested in important fights for justice and fairness. The news is filled with examples. But the sector has developed a bad habit of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Access to quality preschool, also known as early childhood education (ECE), provides children with strong foundations for future academic achievement and learning. There is evidence of the vital importance of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Studying a diverse cohort of 2,500 children through the preschool and early elementary years, we examined the benefits from enrolling in early educational programs—whether entering at 3, 4, or 5 years of…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has, rightfully so, become a priority for companies. An estimated 90% of companies on the S&P 500 index published a CSR report in 2019, compared to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Foundations are always looking for leverage. Where and how can we invest our limited assets to get the best returns? Will our grantees survive these times of shrinking resources and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. One of the most high-profile trials of the year is underway to decide whether Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes defrauded patients and investors. Her blood testing startup, once valued at almost…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many boards spend considerable time defining the board’s role in securing adequate resources for the organization. Personal contribution is an essential part of that discussion. Each board should determine its…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Ounce of Prevention Fund provides detailed instructions for and examples of different forms of advocacy that individuals can use to advance early childhood initiatives. • Which…