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    A Case for Comprehensive Unemployment Insurance

    Urban Institute Apr 27, 2021

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Stephen A. Wander and Christopher T. King outline what the national Unemployment Insurance could look like.  • What role can you play in supporting policies that support…

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    The Economic Implications of American Paid Leave Policies

    Giving Compass Apr 24, 2021

    The United States is the only advanced economy in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development that does not guarantee any paid family and medical leave to its entire workforce.…

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    This Foundation Exemplifies Best Practices for Real Change

    Exponent Philanthropy Apr 24, 2021

    Leanly staffed family foundations can punch well above their weight, working with other funders and grantees to change systems. Over the past seven years, the Thornburg Foundation has experienced this…

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  • Reducing the Racial Homeownership Gap with Goal Setting

    Urban Institute Apr 23, 2021

    Even with more Americans tackling systemic racism, including the Biden administration making racial equity a priority, the homeownership gap between Black and white Americans continues to grow, widening the racial wealth gap…

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    The Effect of Police Killings on Black Mental Health

    Mashable Apr 22, 2021

    It should come as no surprise that well-known police killings like Daunte Wright’s can lead to worse mental health for Black Americans specifically, but a new study provides new empirical evidence of…

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    Systems Change: A Guide for Funders

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Apr 22, 2021

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors provides recommendations based on research for funders who want to engage in systems change work. • Are you ready to begin or revamp an…

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    The Relationship Between Eviction Bans and COVID-19 Infections

    Futurity Apr 20, 2021

    A new study using computer modeling suggests that eviction bans authorized during the COVID-19 pandemic reduced infection rates. The research indicates that eviction bans not only protected those who would…

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    The Role of Technology in Vaccine Rollout

    The Rockefeller Foundation Apr 20, 2021

    The rate of daily vaccinations continues to increase throughout the United States, but communities are struggling to vaccinate hard-to-reach residents. When vaccine roll-out began in January, 55% of Americans did not even know where they would…

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    Nonprofit Is Pushing For Improved Health Policy to Tackle Racism and Equity in Health Systems

    Independent Sector Apr 16, 2021

    George Floyd’s death last May focused a powerful klieg light on racial injustice in the U.S. Nonprofits were again confronting questions about equity and inclusion for the communities they serve.…

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    The EU Wants a Carbon Tax on Imports – But Would it Be the Climate Solution Officials Expect?

    The Conversation Apr 16, 2021

    The European Union is considering a new tax on imports as it tries to fight climate change, and the U.S. is raising concerns about it. At issue is what’s known…

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    Steps Toward Equitable and Inclusive COVID-19 Recovery

    Urban Institute Apr 15, 2021

    The economic, social, and health effects of COVID-19 are profound and far-reaching. For individuals and societies, this crisis has been called a defining moment, a turning point, and a once-in-a-generation challenge. For policymakers…

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    Astraea Foundation: What Philanthropic Advocacy Should Look Like

    Astraea Foundation Apr 15, 2021

    For 44 years Astraea has been the leading exclusively LGBTQI, global feminist funder. Former Astraea Board Co-Chair and current chair of the Executive Director Search Committee Iimay Ho discusses what…

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