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    Seeing Post-Capitalism Through the Lens of the Commons

    P2P Foundation Dec 19, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this P2P Foundation post, author David Bollier argues that the commons — self-organized social systems for managing shared wealth — can help us re-imagine politics, governance…

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    A New Era of Partnership Between WHO and Civil Society

    United Nations Foundation Dec 19, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This United Nations Foundation post details recommendations from a World Health Organization (WHO)/civil society partnership to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable. •…

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    The Youth Activists Who Proved Critics Wrong in 2018

    Mashable Dec 18, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Youth activism has emerged successful throughout 2018. Here are 14 activists that defied critics, and made a true impact this year.  • How can philanthropists help advance youth-led…

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    2018 Social Innovation and Philanthropy Reads

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Dec 17, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review offers a collection of its most popular book reviews and excerpts of social impact and philanthropy reads in 2018. • From women’s inequality to…

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    The Relationship Between Segregated Classrooms and Segregated Neighborhoods

    The 74 Dec 17, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark Keierleber discusses the relationship between school and neighborhood segregation and how cities are successfully increasing integration.  • How can funders work with local government to implement effective policies…

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    What National Service and Local Action Looks Like

    Johnson Center Dec 14, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This Johnson Center post profiles AmeriCorps with three personal stories that embody its mission of building stronger communities through public service across the US. • How…

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    Philanthropy and Digital Civil Society: Blueprint 2019

    Stanford PACS Dec 14, 2018

    Civil society’s new vision needs to be informed and led by people from all backgrounds and walks of life, and it involves much more than rethinking connection and participation in…

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    Why Intimate Partner Violence is Your Business

    United Nations Foundation

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Marat Yu explains how companies can get involved in addressing intimate partner violence as an effective avenue for intervention.  • How can your organization tie these strategies…

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    Why Consumers and Workers Choose Purpose-Driven Companies

    B the Change Dec 13, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This B the Change post discusses how citizens can change the way corporations and other powerful entities operate by making their voices heard and taking action.…

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    Ways to Strengthen the Philanthropy Support Ecosystem

    United Philanthropy Forum Dec 13, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This United Philanthropy Forum post explores the ways philanthropy support organizations (PSOs) can encourage or challenge current practices and concepts in the sector. • The takeaway…

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    Bringing Artists into Municipal Communication Efforts

    Americans for the Arts Dec 12, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ms. Elizabeth Hamby explains the value of artists working in municipal agencies to create communication outreach strategies.  • How can funders work to dispell the stigma around…

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    How Philanthropy is Failing Democracy [Q&A]

    Medium Dec 11, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this interview, Rob Reich explains how philanthropy is failing democracy and how policy changes can undo the damage inflicted by wealth inequality. • How can wealthy philanthropists better recognize…

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