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    How Can We Make Philanthropy More Accessible?

    Medium Jan 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Medium post, the co-founder of ALMA reflects on the efforts to make philanthropy more accessible, and what he’s learned by connecting with the sector.…

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    How Philanthropy Became a Favorite Political Tool of the Rich

    GQ Dec 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · After news that the Donald J. Trump Foundation will be shutting down due to a “shocking pattern of illegality,” Luke Darby explains how philanthropy has been used as…

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    Recognizing Blind Spots and Adjusting Course

    MacArthur Foundation Dec 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Kathy K. Im talks about the MacArthur Foundation’s national Journalism and Media program, its goal to focus on supporting media and journalism that is “just and inclusive”, and…

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    U.N. Climate Negotiations And The Trump Administration’s Role

    Business Standard Dec 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Nitin Sethi of Business Standard talks with Todd Stern, one of the architects of the Paris Agreement, about climate change under the Trump administration.  · How is the US…

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    DACA Moves Closer To The Supreme Court

    Education Dive Dec 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Education Dive, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is predicted to reach the Supreme Court soon after a federal appeals court denied the Trump…

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    Trump School Safety Commission Recommends More Armed Staff and Physical Security

    The 74 Dec 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · According to Mark Keierleber at The 74, the Trump administration’s School Safety Commission has recommended repealing the Obama-era school discipline guidance and implementing more physical security. ·…

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    Engaging Philanthropy in Complex Care for Older Adults

    Grantmakers In Aging Dec 25, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Grantmakers in Aging presents a playbook for helping older adults with complex health needs, including chronic conditions and food insecurity. • What can we do beyond…

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    5 Behavioral Insights From 2018

    ideas42 Dec 20, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • ideas42 shares five behavior insights gleaned in 2018 that are creating an impact and are ripe for further implementation.  • How can funders help local government adopt effective nudges like…

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    Whose Needle Are You Trying to Move In Philanthropy?

    Johnson Center Dec 15, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This Johnson Center post examines how foundations and evaluators can better engage communities and “move the needle” for the people they serve. • The evaluation process…

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    Where’s the Risk in Your Nonprofit Infrastructure?

    Open Road Alliance Dec 12, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This post from an Open Road Alliance series on resilience in nonprofit enterprises focuses on risks inherent in organizations and the best ways to plan for…

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    How White Foundation Leaders Can Promote Racial Justice

    Neighborhood Funders Group Dec 10, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • White foundation leaders can make a targeted effort to promote racial justice within philanthropy by advancing the work of grassroots organizations and hiring more people of color.  • One…

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    Our Default Org Decision-Making Model Is Flawed: Here’s an Alternative

    Nonprofit AF Dec 4, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Nonprofit AF post, Vu Le examines the phenomenon of “decision fatigue” at nonprofits and how a feedback-informed process that still gives agency to the…

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