This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • In tiny Foster, Rhode Island, teachers use high-tech methods to teach a largely rural, off-the-grid population. Questions persist about the effectiveness of individualized instruction and personalized learning…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Shailaja Neelakantan explains how Louisville, Kentucky is working to attract tech companies by partnering with educational institutions to train the workforce. • How can other cities improve their…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · David Kugler provides a brief recap of the 2019 AVPN Annual Conference and how we can go about solving the human capital crisis in the social sector. …
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Fast Company, a hospital in Guatemala is expanding access to affordable prosthetics with the help of a 3D scanner and printer. · How are…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • New types of philanthropists are emerging in the sector, which will give way to new participants in charitable giving and potentially the opportunity to enhance the…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: · A financial technology startup known as Revolut is making it easier for people to donate to different organizations by rounding up final payments at the register.…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Data science firm Civil Analytics started mapping U.S. nonprofits, analyzing where and how organizations are prioritizing various issues. • How will this information help donors discover…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Teach For All is a global organization that focuses on addressing the root causes of unequal outcomes for children. The authors share experiences working on DEI…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Anecdotally, America seems to be experiencing a great surge in civic engagement. The Women’s March on Washington brought millions of people together on every continent in January 2017, and tens…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofit Finance Fund shares six key indicators of nonprofit financial health that funders should look for before donating. • The article advises looking at a nonprofit’s…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Giving Compass’ Take: • Community-led disaster response is crucial to address the aftermath of natural disasters and can help build resilience. • How can donors help fund community-based resilience programs…
Giving Compass’ Take: • Fidelity Charitable and Exponent Philanthropy offer a guide to help navigate charitable contributions and decide how to give with the most impact. • How can strategically focusing on…