This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Seedling Foundation pairs mentors with students who have a parent in prison to offer support and guidance. • How can philanthropy help to support mentorship programs? How can…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Devex interviews CARE Bangladesh Country Director Zia Choudhury about the Rohingya refugee crisis and what is being done to help those fleeing violent persecution in Myanmar. •…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The dignity mindset involves focusing on providing the individual who is being served with compassion, even as organizations scale up and expand their reach. • How…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Department of Education is awarding school districts grant money for accepting students that were displaced by natural disasters, with additional financial support for those who…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Urban Institute discusses the importance of updating the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for the 21st century so that reducing child poverty is a top…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • TriplePundit reports on a $1.5 million grant from The Alliance for the American Dream, soliciting ideas for solving income equality and restoring a healthier middle class…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Finland’s basic income pilot provided stipends to unemployed individuals, not the working poor, differentiating it from true universal basic income. The trail was not extended after…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Christensen Institute interviews the CEO of iCouldBe, a nonprofit organization that connects mentors to classrooms in which the majority of the students are from lower socio-economic…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Community-based artist and organizer shares her insight and best practices on being accountable when working on artistic community healing projects. • Why is accountability extremely important in any…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The Rockefeller Foundation reflects on their 100 Resilient Cities project five years into its execution and reports on how local policymakers have implemented strategies to make…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The inconsistent nature of jobs in the gig economy can leave hardworking individuals with income volatility that prevents them from escaping poverty. • How can policy help these…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Fatana Hassanzada started her own media company in Afghanistan while being threatened by Taliban warlords. She continued to pursue a career in media and journalism and inspired…