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    An Expert Answers Questions on Pushing for Social Change

    Carnegie Council Aug 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Patrick Gaspard speaks with Carnegie Council about how pushing for social change means challenging the status quo with pointed questions about injustice. • How are you…

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    Alleviating Educational Inequities with Comprehensive Policy

    Othering & Belonging Institute Aug 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Othering & Belonging Institute reports on how a holistic policy approach could make immense strides towards alleviating educational inequities. • Why is it important to…

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    Telehealth Has Proven Beneficial, But Is It Here to Stay?

    RAND Corporation Aug 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Lori Uscher-Pines dissects the state of telehealth and urges policymakers to make it more sustainable for providers post-pandemic. • How do telehealth benefits vary across different…

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    How to Address the Decline in Federal Refugee Support

    Nonprofit Quarterly

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Derrick Rhayn discusses how philanthropy can respond to changing refugee policy that has decreased federal funds for nonprofits that offer ongoing refugee support. •  How can funders adapt…

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    Why Structures of Civil Society Are in Danger of Collapse

    Philanthropy in Focus Aug 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Noha El-Mikawy draws attention to the problematic circumstances and regulations that are endangering the structures of civil society. • What are the consequences of weakened, unattractive…

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    The Value of Civil Society Membership Organizations

    Philanthropy In Focus Aug 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kris Putnam-Walkerly, writing for Philanthropy In Focus, discusses three considerations for civil society membership organizations to think about that as they aspire to increase their value. …

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    Opportunities for Rural Civic Engagement

    Wallace Global Fund | New Venture Fund Aug 25, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ben Goldfarb details the opportunities to support rural civic engagement that donors can engage in and highlights essential considerations that must be taken into account.  • Are…

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    Scaling Social Justice With an Advocacy Approach

    Medium

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Matt Iverson-Comelo argues that using a startup mindset is the way to engage thousands of organizations to advocate for policy change and strengthen democracy. • To…

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    The Complicated Relationship Between Philanthropy and Democracy

    Charities Aid Foundation

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rhodri Davies explains how philanthropy can be undemocratic and how funders can use philanthropy to advance democracy.  • How can funders be intentional about their relationship with…

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    How Trust Works In Social Justice Funding

    Justice Funders

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Justice Funders discusses the importance of trust in grantmaking work that involves socially progressive movements: Have faith in people on the ground. • Minimal paperwork and…

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    Manufactured Homes Have Been Largely Excluded from Pandemic Assistance

    Urban Institute Aug 21, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jung Hyun Choi and Laurie Goodman explain that even though manufactured home renters and owners are more vulnerable than other renters and homeowners, they have been left out…

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    The State of Global Media Philanthropy

    Media Impact Funders Aug 20, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from Media Impact Funders highlights the trends and gaps in global media philanthropy to help donors rethink and prioritize their giving.  • Is this the…

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