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    Resources for Native American Heritage Month

    Native Americans in Philanthropy Nov 18, 2021

    November is Native American Heritage Month and this year Native Americans in Philanthropy (NAP) is going to dedicate the following month to “Celebrate Indigenous Leadership”. NAP wishes to highlight Indigenous leadership because we want…

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    Foundations Respond to Crisis but Continue to Ignore Disability

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Nov 18, 2021

    Disabled people/people with disabilities — terms that I alternate throughout this blog post, recognizing that some disabled people such as myself prefer identity-first language, while other people with disabilities prefer…

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    Why Helping Seniors with Pets Is Good for Both

    Chattanooga Times Free Press

    A growing body of research suggests companion animals play an important role in the health and well-being of many older adults. But seniors who seek the possible benefits of pet…

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    How Partnerships Can Bolster Female Entrepreneurs

    Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Gina Harman and Andrea Jung explain the struggle for female entrepreneurs to secure as much capital as their male counterparts. Partnering with nonprofit and private sector stakeholders is…

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    Indigenous Communities and Marine Conservation

    United Nations Foundation Nov 17, 2021

    Duiren Wagua is a member of the Gunadule nation, an Indigenous archipelago off the coast of Panama. For the past century, the tribe has had full sovereignty and autonomy over…

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    How Health Funders Can Support Transgender Communities

    Grantmakers in Health Nov 17, 2021

    This spring The California Endowment (TCE) named Kris Hayashi (he/him/his), Executive Director of the Transgender Law Center (TLC), as the first ‘out’ transgender person to serve on its Board of Directors. Kris’ appointment…

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    COVID-19 Set Back Female Genital Mutilation Progress

    Global Citizen Nov 17, 2021

    I often say I would never recommend activism as a career path for anyone. It is truly gruelling, dangerous, and often thankless work. Yet for some of us, there is…

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    Violence Against Women is Overlooked in its Role in Opioid Epidemic

    The Conversation

    One night, a woman I’ll call Tonya got a compliment from a guy when she was out with her boyfriend. Tonya’s boyfriend cursed her because another man had complimented her.…

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    Can Mentorships Get More Girls Into STEM Subjects?

    EdSurge Nov 17, 2021

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Women who participate in STEM mentorships for girls can expand opportunities in strengthening and diversifying the STEM workforce.  • How can donors help increase access to…

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    Study Shows Almost Half of All Americans Have Had Family in Prison

    Futurity Nov 17, 2021

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from Cornell University found that 45 percent of Americans have incarcerated family members.  • The article notes that experts in the field were surprised by…

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    Avenues for Philanthropy to Approach Black Birth Equity

    Grantmakers In Health Nov 16, 2021

    Families are the foundation of our society, and every family deserves the opportunity for a healthy start. But the reality is that stark birth inequities prevent many from a chance…

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    Philanthropy Should Support and Protect Indigenous Communities in Tackling Climate Change

    Native Americans in Philanthropy Nov 16, 2021

    Last week marked the completion of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference, and I now reflect on the powerful shift in narrative that occurred at this year’s meeting. For the first time in the history of this gathering, Indigenous Peoples…

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