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    Four Practical Insights on Place-Based Impact Investing

    Mission Investors Exchange

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This Mission Investors Exchange post delivers details on what collaborative investment supporting communities really looks like. • The tools to making such local impact already exists…

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    Schools Turn to Controversial Artificial Intelligence Surveillance

    The 74 Jan 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark Keierleber reports that in the post-Parkland era, schools are turning to artificial intelligence surveillance, sparking controversy.  • How can schools balance the need for safety with…

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    The 35 Social Entrepreneurs To Watch For In 2019

    Causeartist Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Grant Trahant, writing for Causeartist, compiles together the 6th edition of Social Entrepreneurs to watch out for over the next year.  • How can donors learn from social…

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    These Employees Get Paid Sabbaticals to Work for Nonprofits

    Fast Company Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Google.org Fellowships is a program of Google’s nonprofit division that allows employees to work on special projects at nonprofit organizations for up to six months.  •…

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    We Need to Democratize Evidence for Better Preschool Policy

    Urban Institute Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Erica Greenberg outlines steps needed to collect preschool data and distribute it fairly so that evidence-based policies can be created for preschool.  • How can philanthropy support…

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    How Omaze Is Using Prizes To Boost Charitable Giving

    Mashable Jan 16, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Dorothy Pitti explains how Omaze, a fundraising site, is using incentives, like a brand new Tesla, as a prize to boost charitable giving.  · Should other…

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    Making Big Bets in Philanthropy

    The Business of Giving

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jean Case explains the value of big bets in philanthropy: Making an impact and galvanizing people to come together around a common cause.  • Are you in…

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    You Can Now Donate to a Charity Using Google Assistant

    Mashable Jan 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Google Assistant now has a feature that lets individuals donate directly to a charity through voice command. • Will this new technology increase the number of…

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    How Healthy Aging May Become the Norm in the Future

    Forbes Jan 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this Forbes post, Collider Health founder and CEO Tina Woods discusses the future of aging and how technology that promotes longevity will no longer be…

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    How Dying Rust Belt Towns Can Transform Into Smart Cities of the Future

    Fast Company Jan 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company explores what it takes for cities that have struggled economically in recent years to become sustainable — and whether the model can be replicated.…

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    Recommendations for Better Grant Reporting

    PEAK Insight Journal Jan 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • PEAK Insight Journal gives us some pointers for more effective reporting in the grantmaking process, including stating purposes in a clear, concise way and finding better…

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    Measuring Social Impact: Three Tips for Nonprofits

    Causeartist Jan 15, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take • Causeartist provides three helpful tips when measuring social impact for nonprofits: develop a sustainable framework, maintain the human element, and take advantage of partnerships. • Which…

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