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    American Democracy: Reversing a Crisis of Confidence

    George W. Bush Institute | Freedom House | Penn Biden Center Aug 3, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Democracy Project has identified the extent of the crisis of confidence that is undermining American democracy and how to reverse it.   • How can philanthropists form…

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    Philanthropy Must Help Save the Census

    PhilanTopic Aug 1, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Mitch Nauffts discusses the importance of the 2020 census and explains why philanthropy should get involved to ensure accurate data is gathered and fair federal funding, representation,…

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    12 Ventures Impacting the Homeless Population

    Causeartist Jul 31, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Causeartist discusses the rising number of homeless individuals in the US and provides a list of different ventures addressing this issue. · How can philanthropy help…

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    Why We’re Holding Leaders to Account for an Open Defecation Free World

    Global Citizen Jul 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Global Citizen is holding leaders accountable to keep the promise of an Open Defecation Free world because poor and unsafe sanitation has led to deaths and dire…

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    Pipeline Alliance: Driving American to a Modern Education Model

    Medium Jul 30, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Although society is continuously advancing, those shifts don’t always translate over to the American education system. Dan Greenwald explains the need for change now and created Pipeline Alliance as…

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    The Importance of Sustainability in Volunteer Tourism

    Institute for Sustainable Development

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Although done with good intentions, volunteer tourism sometimes does more harm than good. The Institute for Sustainable Development provides a few tips to help in making informed…

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    Visionary: This Eye-Focused Intervention Could Be Worth Billions

    Global Citizen Jul 29, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to Global Citizen, poor vision is leaving people in poverty and costing the global economy billions, demanding an intervention. Specifically in India, increased access to…

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    Why It’s Never Too Early to Start Teaching Digital Citizenship Skills

    Education Dive Jul 29, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Education Dive reports on a school in Texas that allows its 5th-graders to run its official social media accounts, a lesson in being mature and responsible…

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    How Funders Can Support Social Movements

    India Development Review Jul 29, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Thousand Currents has been in the global philanthropy space for more than 30 years and is offering insight on best ways funders can help social movements progress. …

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    When is Knowledge Power?

    Feedback Labs Jul 28, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · While knowledge is widely related to power, information alone cannot lead to change. Feedback Labs addresses this common misconception and concludes that context and strategic thinking…

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    Bloodiest Year on Record (Again) for Environmental Defenders

    Skoll Foundation Jul 27, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In this interview with Skoll Foundation, Ben Leather of Global Witness describes how indigenous people around the world are dying trying to protect their land, and what…

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    New York’s Bikeshare Is the Next Step Toward Equity

    Fast Company Jul 27, 2018

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Initially, expectations for bikeshare programs were high, but it was soon noticed that they were out of reach for low-income residents of color. Fast Company explains how Citi…

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