This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Education Dive, Fuller Elementary in Chicago has seen improvements in African-American students’ test scores after implementing new grading systems, revising homework policies, and allow retakes…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Structural and historical inequities make it difficult for Native American communities to respond sufficiently to COVID-19. Despite these barriers, communities have been able to take decisive…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Brian Resnick explains that systemic racism is perpetuating the compounding public health crises of police brutality and COVID-19. • What actions can you personally take to address…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Resource Generation provides an updated list of resources for those who want to support Black lives locally and nationally. • Resources include funds and calls to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • As protests for George Floyd continue, SSIR editors compiled a list of articles, resources, and websites to help take action to address institutional racism in America. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tanya Coke explains how structural racism drives mass incarceration and what that means for funders who want to make an impact. • How can funders work to…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Jorge Fontanez shares three insights about trends within diversity and inclusion that focus on leadership, retention, and culture. • How can these trends help workplaces target areas to ameliorate…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy News Digest interviews Tanya Coke, director of Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice at the Ford Foundation, on the complexities of criminal justice reform. • How can donors…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Since the 2016 election, philanthropic organizations have de-prioritized funding for Black-led movements specifically, prompting a call to action to fund racial justice. • How is your…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Here is a list of 50 WOC-led organizations based in the United States that you can support to increase donations for women of color. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Vu Le argues that philanthropy is failing to address racial inequity, performing the role of the white moderate that Martin Luther King warned would prevent progress toward…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. The murder of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis has led to an outpouring of protest, rage, and in some cases destruction that should surprise no one. From Amadou…