This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The MacArthur Foundation joined with various donors to create the Partnership to Strengthen Innovation and Practice in Secondary Education and is working towards providing educational opportunities to populations…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The author discusses and advises individuals working in global development, bringing in insightful points about listening, leading through empowering local communities. • Why is it important to get away from the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Collaborations between organizations can be difficult when power dynamics are involved. The author outlines clear strategies that will help prevent tension when collaborating. • How can collaboration strengthen…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Grantcraft offers insight from the BridgeBuilder Challenge, which asked innovators to come up with solutions to the world’s global challenges. After going through the process and seeing…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Tom Bartlett shares his experience as a member of the Early Care and Education Funders Collaborative in Washington. He talks about the ways the group delivers…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Knight Foundation discusses their investment in building up public spaces in Philadelphia (parks, libraries, etc.) and how such a commitment can transform a community. • All…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Governing Magazine reports on Trump’s infrastructure plan, while economists weigh in on its efficiency and possible outcomes, along with the current status of the US infrastructure.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Environmental impact bonds are innovative ways for investors to finance green infrastructure. Washington D.C. is utilizing this approach to fix their sewage system and enhance the region’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · Around the world, immunizations are reported to save from 2 to 3 millions lives a year. Development Policy Centre of Australia discusses the importance of vaccines…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Rainforest Alliance and UTZ Certification are partnering in order to provide better fair trade services to farmers and bring in new app technology that could optimize their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • The organization Global Communities discusses the challenges in creating a fair and ethical supply chain: It goes beyond simply monitoring and requires buy-in across many partners.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review discusses the importance of compelling stories in order to connect with people on complex issues and lists some ways to craft the…