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Boards and Governance

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    Nonprofit Board Diversity Can Bridge Our Divide

    The 74 Media Inc. Feb 7, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Many organizations are falling short when it comes to board diversity, jeopardizing their bridging capacity as well as the promise of their missions. • What are…

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    A Proposal To Reduce Vaccine Exemptions While Respecting Rights Of Conscience

    The Conversation Feb 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Parents’ deeply held religious or philosophical beliefs can lead to unvaccinated children. The authors discuss a new proposal to reduce vaccine exemptions while also respecting freedom…

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    This New Law Would Ban 90% of Microplastics Across Europe

    Global Citizen Feb 6, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Global Citizen, The European Union is considering adopting a new law that would ban 90% of microplastics across all of Europe. Over the years, this…

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    These Futuristic Smart Glasses Help Doctors Direct Warzone Surgery Without Actually Being There

    Global Citizen Feb 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Global Citizen, new “smart glasses” developed by Iristick come with built in cameras and zoom functions to help doctors direct surgery in war zones…

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    A Day in the Life of a Nonprofit CEO

    India Development Review Feb 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Arjan Chakravarti at IDR goes through a day in the life of a nonprofit CEO starting from the 8am morning commute to the 7pm evening commute. …

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    Funding Sustainable Livelihoods in India

    India Development Review Feb 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • India Development Review unpacks the findings of an AVPN report on effectively funding sustainable livelihoods in India. • How can funders use this feedback to shift efforts in…

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    The Politics in Managing an Inherited Board of Directors at a Nonprofit

    India Development Review Feb 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Aarti Madhusudan at India Development Review (IDR) discusses how a new CEO can address issues when he or she inherits board members at a nonprofit organization. …

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    Re-Electing a Board Member to an Additional Term

    BoardSource Jan 30, 2019

    Re-election to the board should not be automatic. The first step before renominating a board member is to check your organization’s bylaws regarding term limits. Any members who are at…

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    The Social Security Administration Has a New Plan to Flag Undocumented Workers to Employers

    Pacific Standard Jan 28, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Massoud Hayoun, the Trump administration’s latest approach to immigration involved the US Social Security Administration and a new way for flagging undocumented workers for employers. …

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    U.S. Oil Production Is Set to Rise as Experts Say Fossil Fuels Need to Be Phased Out

    Pacific Standard Jan 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Even after environmental experts called for the reduction of fossil fuel to help the planet, Kate Wheeling at Pacific Standard explains that the U.S. will be increasing…

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    How to Convince a Conservative That Climate Change Is Real

    Pacific Standard Jan 26, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Tom Jacobs explains that the best way to approach a skeptic about the reality of climate change to first prove the value of science.  · How…

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    Nonprofit Funders: Time to Roll Up Our Sleeves

    Nonprofit PRO Jan 25, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofit PRO discusses the importance of grantmakers taking a more hands-on approach to their work, engaging with constituents and communities to problem solve. • Do philanthropists…

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