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    Is Philanthropy Really Changing Anything?

    India Development Review Sep 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Vidya Shah at India Development Review addresses the growing skepticism around philanthropy and how philanthropists can better align their work with the demands of society. · How…

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    Being a Global Philanthropic Citizen

    Lilly Family School of Philanthropy Sep 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Abby Rolland breaks down Sevda Kilicalp’s success in philanthropy and how Kilicalp focuses her energy to be a global citizen in order to make an impact. • How…

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    What Your Politics Do to Your Morals

    The Atlantic Sep 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Olga Khazan at The Atlantic writes about the connection between moral foundations and politics.  • How can we provide a safe and civil environment for political discussion?  •…

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    Harnessing Data For Social Good

    Think NPC Sep 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Think NPC, Rosario Piazza explains how organizations can harness the data revolution and use it to build transparency and social good. · How are you…

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    The Countries Left Behind In Development Efforts

    Brookings Sep 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sarah Bermeo, writing for Brookings, argues that the trajectory of development aid for wealthier countries has become focused on the promotion of self-interest. • What does…

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    Why You Should Care About the Hunger Crisis

    United Nations Foundation

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The United Nations Foundation lays out five reasons we should care about the state of the hunger crisis in the world and offers some alarming statistics intended…

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    Supporting Civic Participation Among Young People

    Democracy and Philanthropy

    To ensure a strong democracy in the future, we must ensure that young people are engaged now, perhaps even before some of them can vote. Civic participation for most young…

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    How Philanthropy Can Support Media and Journalism

    Democracy and Philanthropy

    The proliferation of fake news and lack of trust in the media hasn’t been good news for our democracy, but philanthropy can help strengthen this important institution. Learn more: Building…

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    Democracy: A Donor’s Guide

    Democracy and Philanthropy

    From mistrust in the media to a lack of confidence in government institutions, our democracy is facing challenges. But, these obstacles can be tackled with the help of philanthropy. This…

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    The Role of Philanthropy in Voting Rights and Elections

    Democracy and Philanthropy

    Voting rights are a core component of civic engagement and strengthen our democracy. So where does philanthropy fit in? In this five part series, the Center for Election Science discusses election…

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    Democracy Lens: A Helpful Tool for Donors

    Philanthropy Northwest Sep 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Philanthropy Northwest’s Democracy Lens is a useful tool for donors to help them build and improve democratic practices in their communities.  • How are you strengthening…

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    Civil Society’s Lasting Impact on India

    India Development Review Sep 11, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Apoorva Oza uses three examples of successful government programs rooted in civil society innovations to demonstrate how the social sector has made a lasting impact on India. …

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