When the pandemic hit and the labor market cratered, headlines focused on the loss of jobs rather than the quality of jobs. But the dramatic increase in food insecurity, the…
Economic Opportunity
-
-
The Plight of Clean Energy Initiatives for Good
The Rockefeller Foundation Nov 8, 2022One year ago, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAAP) was launched at COP26 with an urgent mission: to change the trajectory of greenhouse gas damage while ending…
-
How Philanthropy Can Approach Racial Wealth Gaps Regionally
Philanthropy News Digest Nov 7, 2022The San Francisco Bay Area is among the most economically inequitable places in America, and addressing those inequities will require shifts in philanthropic practice, a report from Northern California Grantmakers and Open Impact finds.…
-
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators.
Click here for more.Russia’s attack on Ukraine highlighted both the enormous fragility of our global system and the growing divisions among companies about their response, says Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever, one…
-
Giving Done Right Season 3, Episode 4: Canceling Debt with Allison Sesso
The Center for Effective Philanthropy Oct 24, 2022In the fourth episode of season 3, hosts Phil Buchanan and Grace Nicolette are joined by Allison Sesso, president and CEO of RIP Medical Debt. Allison discusses the enormous stigma…
-
Redesigning Higher Education to Connect Learners to the Workforce
Higher Education Dive Oct 22, 2022Bill Hughes is the president and CEO of Education Design Lab, a nonprofit that seeks to improve the connections between education and the workforce. The position gives him a valuable…
-
The Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19 on Latino Communities
Brookings Oct 21, 2022Although our extant knowledge of long COVID-19 remains limited, as more data becomes available some patterns are beginning to emerge that can help provide some perspective on the road ahead.…
-
Lessons in Work-based Learning Programs
Getting Smart Oct 20, 2022Through my work in schools, I know that not all programs are created equal. What makes a strong career preparation and work-based learning program? What makes others fall flat? Here…
-
Carol Goss: Bringing Women Together to Fight Poverty
Giving Compass Oct 17, 2022This Q&A is part of a series highlighting the 2022 Black Women Give List honorees. Carol Goss made a career of advocating for children and families disproportionately affected by inequitable…
-
The Cost of Living Crisis Requires a Philanthropic Response
NCP Oct 16, 2022In this episode Rhodri is joined by Angela Kail (Director of Consulting at New Philanthropy Capital (NPC)) to take a look at the growing cost of living crisis in the…
-
Boosting Economic Growth and Job Security for Latino Workers
Washington Center for Equitable Growth Oct 14, 2022Latino workers represent a large and growing share of the U.S. workforce. But even with the highest employment rates in the United States, Latinos face a number of barriers to accessing good…
-
Tackling Redlining in Omaha
The Reader Oct 11, 2022The nonprofit Front Porch Investments is preparing to launch a “Greenlining Fund” to help reverse the historic and ill effects of local redlining. The organization, supported by major philanthropic foundations…
About Us
Giving Compass Network
Partnerships & Services
We are a nonprofit too. Donate to Giving Compass to help us guide donors toward practices that advance equity.
loyaltyDonate to Giving CompassTrending Issues
- Copyright © 2026, Giving Compass Network
- A 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 85-1311683
- Privacy Policy
- User Agreement
Sign in
Don't have an account?
Click here to sign up!
Your personal information is confidential at Giving Compass. For more information, please visit our privacy policy. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use.