This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Human Rights and Criminal Justice From the right to life and liberty to freedom of expression, human rights are rights that every person across the globe is entitled to. In…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Carrie Felton covers the Connections Project and their Pathways Forward Challenge tackling homelessness through employment. • How can data be used to inform a donor’s giving in…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Kimberly Burrowes explains how to conduct equitable placemaking in order to build welcoming and thriving communities. • How can your community benefit from equitable placemaking? • Read…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Meredith Kolodner discusses how Avolles Parish, with a predominantly black student population, combats declining graduation rates and dwindling funding. • How can holistic approaches to student…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Sonami Vashi discusses the shift in nonprofit attention from equality to equity as Atlanta faces serious income inequality and gentrification. • Why is it crucial to focus on…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study shows access to an achievement program called “Manhood Development” significantly reduced the number of black male students who dropped out of high school. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. How do you define philanthropy? Philanthropy is supporting a cause that you are passionate about. It is understanding what you can commit to in terms of resources – time, intellectual…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Oakland Unified School District’s African-American Male Achievement initiative was able to significantly reduce the high school dropout rate of black males. • The effort was…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The co-op model in communities provides shared power opportunities in businesses, housing, and resourcing. It is a practice that can successfully address racial equity and the…
Giving Compass’ Take: • In this podcast, two Indigenous leaders discuss how their organizations are re-writing the narrative for Native peoples to increase visibility. • How will investment for Indigenous-led…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Linda Jacobson reports that research has linked the Black-white discipline gap with the achievement gap. • How can funders help schools to close the discipline gap? What…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Race Forward’s Racial Equity Implementation Guide can help food hubs become change agents for racial equity. • How can funders help to create and improve food hubs?…