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Advocacy and Policy

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    Confronting the Opioid Crisis in the United States

    The Aspen Institute Aug 31, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This detailed PDF from the Aspen Institute discusses strategies for addressing the opioid crisis in the United States.  • How does local context impact the effectiveness…

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    Alleviating Educational Inequities with Comprehensive Policy

    Othering & Belonging Institute Aug 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Othering & Belonging Institute reports on how a holistic policy approach could make immense strides towards alleviating educational inequities. • Why is it important to…

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    Telehealth Has Proven Beneficial, But Is It Here to Stay?

    RAND Corporation Aug 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lori Uscher-Pines dissects the state of telehealth and urges policymakers to make it more sustainable for providers post-pandemic. • How do telehealth benefits vary across different…

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    How to Address the Decline in Federal Refugee Support

    Nonprofit Quarterly

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Derrick Rhayn discusses how philanthropy can respond to changing refugee policy that has decreased federal funds for nonprofits that offer ongoing refugee support. •  How can funders adapt…

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    The Value of Civil Society Membership Organizations

    Philanthropy In Focus Aug 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam-Walkerly, writing for Philanthropy In Focus, discusses three considerations for civil society membership organizations to think about that as they aspire to increase their value. …

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    Scaling Social Justice With an Advocacy Approach

    Medium

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Matt Iverson-Comelo argues that using a startup mindset is the way to engage thousands of organizations to advocate for policy change and strengthen democracy. • To…

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    How Trust Works In Social Justice Funding

    Justice Funders

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Justice Funders discusses the importance of trust in grantmaking work that involves socially progressive movements: Have faith in people on the ground. • Minimal paperwork and…

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    Manufactured Homes Have Been Largely Excluded from Pandemic Assistance

    Urban Institute Aug 21, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jung Hyun Choi and Laurie Goodman explain that even though manufactured home renters and owners are more vulnerable than other renters and homeowners, they have been left out…

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    Foundations and Policy Engagement: Insights in Their Own Words, Part 5

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Aug 19, 2020

    Question: What are some policy wins your foundation has contributed to? Brainerd Foundation Keiki Kehoe, Co-Director As a limited life foundation dedicated to protecting the air, land, and water of…

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    The Individuals Advocating for Our Planet in 2019

    Eco-Business

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here is a list of seven advocates that have stood up for our planet this year in various ways, pushing environmental activism forward. • How is…

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    Designing a Multiple Disaster COVID-19 Relief Package

    Urban Institute Aug 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Carlos Martín and Aaron Clark-Ginsberg urge policymakers to consider a multiple disaster COVID-19 relief package in their next response effort. • How does the combination of…

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    Artists Transforming Local Government: Creative Strategies Toward Racial Justice

    Americans for the Arts

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Diana Falchuk discusses Facing Race, a national conference sponsored by Race Forward, that examines the role of arts and culture in local government.  • What role can you…

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