Giving Compass’ Take: • The ACLU has been working to change criminal justice in New Jersey. In this report, they outline how they have successfully altered the system so far and…
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The Center for Effective Philanthropy Apr 29, 2018Giving Compass’ Take: • Ford Foundation’s Vuyiswa Sidzumo discusses the dilemmas, contradictions and excitements of being a program officer, emphasizing that it is a privilege with unique challenges. • All…
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Click here for more.Beyond I Do: Campaign Reveals Persisting LGBTQ Discrimination
Mashable Apr 28, 2018Giving Compass’ Take: • While same-sex marriage has been legal for several years, LQBTQ couples continue to face other forms of legal discrimination. “Beyond I Do” aims to highlight and…
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Governing Apr 28, 2018Giving Compass’ Take: • Public broadband is springing up in smaller cities providing residents and businesses with cheap, fast, reliable internet that is often better than commercial service in big cities.…
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Brookings Apr 27, 2018Giving Compass’ Take: • United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has released information about its planned restructure. Many of the changes are intended to address long-standing concerns of aid professionals. …
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Getting Smart Apr 27, 2018Giving Compass’ Take: • National education progress indicators, like NAEP, inspire reactionary policies that often fall short of the improvement they are intended to achieve. Erin Gohl argues that policymakers need…
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Devex International Development Apr 27, 2018Giving Compass’ Take: • An analysis of European Union climate financing has raised questions about how money is allocated between countries and how those allocations are counted. • Climate projects…
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A History of Ownership Consolidation in the Radio Industry
Future of Music Coalition Apr 26, 2018Giving Compass’ Take: • The history of the radio industry consists of the consolidation of ownership, wealth, listeners, and broadcasted content. • How has the consolidation of radio ownership impacted the…
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Brookings Apr 26, 2018Giving Compass’ Take: • LGBTQ students face discrimination as the Education Department rolls back Obama-era rules intended to protect transgender students. • How can philanthropy help fill the leadership role…
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Governing Apr 26, 2018Giving Compass’ Take: • Cities can use these strategies to use contractors more effectively, making a bigger impact. • How can the nonprofit sector co-opt these methods for their own…
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Exponent Philanthropy Apr 25, 2018Giving Compass’ Take: • Exponent Philanthropy’s Henry Berman discusses the importance of a powerful narrative for nonprofits — and how to craft your own. • For anyone involved in communications,…
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Click here for more.Who Benefits From the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
YES! Magazine Apr 25, 2018Giving Compass’ Take: • David Korten argues that it is not a country that will benefit from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but a class. The partnership will benefit the wealthiest individuals of…
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