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Advocacy and Policy

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    How the Kyoto Protocol Set the Stage for Global Climate Change Policy

    Smithsonian Magazine Nov 15, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Smithsonian reflects on the two decades since the Kyoto Protocol was signed; though many consider it a failure, it still got us one step closer to an…

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    How Funders Can Support Political Entrepreneurship

    LinkedIn Nov 14, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Shelley Whelpton explains how individual funders can adjust their strategies to better support political entrepreneurship to make an impact in this fast-moving space.  • Are you…

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    How to Keep Investing in Civic Engagement After the Elections

    Arabella Advisors Nov 14, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Scott Nielsen provides strategies for funders to continue to support civic engagement after the 2018 midterm election.  • What grassroots organizations need the most support?  • Learn…

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    The Fashion World Is Calling On Men To Support Women’s Issues

    The Pool Nov 13, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Fashion designers are calling on men to support more women’s issues, and work past the polarization problems to advance women’s rights together.  • Why is it important that…

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    3 Lessons for Philanthropists From the Midterm Elections

    National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy Nov 13, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • There are three lessons for philanthropists based on critical takeaways of the midterm election results: money should go to movements, philanthropists can increase their donations, and they should…

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    National Charities Give Less to the South by Almost Half

    OZY Nov 13, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This OZY article examines how the southernmost U.S. states see a significantly smaller amount of philanthropic funding than the rest of the country (around 44 percent less). •…

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    Foster Kids in Pennsylvania Residential Facilities Aren’t Getting an Education

    The Hechinger Report Nov 13, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Caroline Preston explains how residential facilities in Pennsylvania – and across the country – are failing to provide foster kids with a proper education. • How can funders help…

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    Will Free Speech Survive on College Campuses?

    The Heritage Foundation Nov 11, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Heritage Foundation, Jonathan Butcher discusses students’ right to free speech and expression and how that is being challenged on college campuses around the country. …

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    Big Changes to Education and Policy

    Education Dive Nov 10, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Jessica Campisi at Education Dive provides a detailed list of changes the Trump administration has made to education in comparison to the Obama administration.  · How have…

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    Marketplace Subsidies May Be Option In 2020

    Kaiser Health News Nov 10, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Kaiser Health News explains that marketplace subsidies for healthcare plans may be an option in 2020 with the creation of a new waiver under the Trump administration.…

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    Global Nutrition Report 2017: Nourishing the SDGs

    The Independent Expert Group Nov 9, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Nutrition Report 2017 outlines existing shortcomings in data and funding around global nutrition, as well as opportunities for funding to make an impact.  • How can philanthropy…

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    Why Strategic Philanthropy Needs Advocacy

    Arabella Advisors

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Arabella Advisors discusses how philanthropists will need to work closely with advocates to achieve scale; the benefits of doing so are already apparent. • In this politically…

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