This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Here are some recommendations I gathered from speaking to leaders from marginalized communities, especially communities of color: Assess how much you’re investing in organizations led by communities of color and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Recidivism rates for adults in the United States are notoriously high and youth don’t fare much better — one analysis found that young people were much more likely to reoffend…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. What would it take to make Detroit a “just city” – an actual sanctuary of justice for its residents? Amanda Alexander, founder and Executive Director of the Detroit Justice Center is working…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. When it works well, cultural fit can be a great thing, allowing organizations to create a working culture that bonds diverse people around shared values. When it is used wrong,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The credibility of MDRC’s work depends on providing both rigorous and relevant research. It also depends on recognizing that multiple perspectives and frameworks are necessary for better understanding the cultural priorities…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report for June, released today, showed a continuation of the steady economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Nationally, 850,000 jobs were added last month, while the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. June was a month of strong employment gains. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest Employment Situation Summary, the economy added 850,000 jobs between mid-May and mid-June, well…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR) reflects on how they worked to support the movement for immigrant justice in 2020. • How can funders and organizations ensure…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. It’s impossible to understand the full picture of our food system without also considering the ongoing climate crisis. Climate change threatens lands, livelihoods, and food supply, resulting in shortages, price spikes, and land loss—especially…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In March of 2019, I started my first job in philanthropy as the program officer for the Edward W. Hazen Foundation after working 12 years as a community organizer. I…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Higher education and social change are inextricably linked: by providing access to education, a scholarship program provides access to knowledge, resources, and opportunity for not only an individual, but a…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Linda Goler Blount joined the Black Women’s Health Imperative, the first nonprofit organization created by Black women to help protect and advance the health and wellness of Black women and girls,…