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    Empowering Female Workers in Kenya Pays Dividends

    United Nations Foundation Jun 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Seema Jalan explains that Hela is empowering female workers by providing child and health care to create better results for the company, the women, the community, and…

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    A Monument Quilt for Sexual Assault Survivors

    The Marshall Project Jun 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Anna Flagg reports that the artist collective FORCE created the Monument Quilt for sexual assault survivors to share their stories and strength.  • How can funders boost the reach of projects…

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    The Solar Plant in the Za’atari Refugee Camp

    United Nations Foundation Jun 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Serena Jiwani reports that Syrian refugees in Za’atari rely on a large solar plant to supply power to their camp.  • As the situation continues, how can the…

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    Promoting Racial Equity and Fighting Racism

    Getting Smart Jun 5, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nick Donohue explains how the Nellie Mae Education Foundation is promoting racial equity and fighting racism to advance their education goals.  • How can other funders learn for…

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    Recommendations for Approaching Effective Giving

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Jun 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors offers recommendations for donors to take the time to “review, recalibrate, and recommit”  efforts to charitable giving.  • The author mentions impact investing…

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    Why Math and STEM Education is a Social Justice Issue

    Getting Smart Jun 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Gina Cherkowski, writing for Getting Smart, discusses why math and STEM education are social justice issues, explaining that educators can utilize technology to engage all types of…

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    The Real Inclusive Approach to Immigrants

    The Heritage Foundation Jun 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mike Gonzalez at The Heritage Foundation writes an in-depth opinion on how America can use an inclusive and assimilating approach to the immigration issue. • How is this…

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    New York Overhauls Pretrial Evidence Rules

    The Marshall Project Jun 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Beth Schwartzapfel reports that New York’s overhaul of the pretrial evidence rules that goes into effect in January 2020 will help defendants make better-informed decisions.  • What…

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    Fighting the Stigma: Mental Health among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

    Urban Institute Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mental health stigma is strong among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities, and there is a need for better advocacy, legislation, and research-informed practice. • How can philanthropists…

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    How School Integration Helped Black Students

    The 74 Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Professor Rucker Johnson explains how school integration helps black students and what the current level of school segregation means for the community.  • How can funders…

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    Is Scaling Up Always Best for Nonprofits?

    India Development Review Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Arun Maira argues that while there is much emphasis on scaling up organizations to achieve impact, there are many advantages to small organizations.  • Are you funding…

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    The Shrinking U.S. Prison Population

    The Marshall Project Jun 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nicole Lewis highlights findings that reveal that the U.S. prison population is shrinking, although some states have increased their prison populations.  • How can funders help to…

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