This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Some cities struggle to prioritize and offer mental health services for those struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. • How can donors step in to help with…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Plante advises innovators to capitalize on beneficial opportunities like homemade face masks. • What other opportunities exist to innovate and help people through coronavirus? How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark R. Kramer explains how philanthropy can make an impact on public health through catalytic grants, using the example of Siebel Systems Inc. founder Thomas Siebel. • How might…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A survey from nursing homes in Michigan shows that they are better prepared for this pandemic in comparison to the last one, but there are still…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nina Lakhani explains that in many places across America people are already living without running water and more risk losing access to this necessity during the coronavirus…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kyle Legleiter and Jake Williams explain how the Colorado Health Foundation created and endowed Healthier Colorado to advocate for health policy changes. • How can other…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Research shows that nature can have significant impacts on an individual’s mental health. During COVID-19, health funders should invest in nature nonprofits that building equitable access…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In the final weeks of 2019, a new virus took the human population by storm. Without any immunity to this pathogen, the virus has since passed between individuals, communities and through countries leaving a trail of destruction that seems to have no…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Mike Scott reports that coronavirus is reinvigorating interest in SDG No. 17, partnerships for the goals, creating an opportunity for a collaborative future. • How can funders best…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Cheedy Jaja demonstrates the need for increased support for health care workers on the front lines of coronavirus, drawing comparisons from his time as a nurse…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sigal Samuel asks nine climate experts — scientists, activists, policy entrepreneurs — about the most effective ways for billionaires to fight climate change. • Are the billions that…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In order to facilitate a smooth transition to rebuild the economy, Brookings authors explain that two policies must happen: the expansion of unemployment insurance and a…