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    Tackling India’s Biomedical Waste Issue During Coronavirus

    India Development Review May 21, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • At India Development Review, Jayapadma discusses India’s unchecked biomedical waste problem and its potential danger for sanitation workers. • How does India’s biomedical waste problem reflect…

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    Photos of Federal Halfway House Reveal Social Distancing Problems

    The Marshall Project May 20, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Joseph Neff reports that like prisons, halfway houses present a social distancing challenge. Attention is needed to prevent the spread of coronavirus among residents.  • What role…

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    Monsoons in India Will Complicate the COVID-19 Crisis

    India Development Review May 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • As monsoon season approaches in India, residents brace themselves for intense flooding that could induce displacement during the COVID-19 crisis.  • How can donors pivot and…

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    Immigrant Families Hit Hard by the Pandemic Need Help

    Urban Institute May 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Immigrant families are suffering during COVID-19, and are experiencing job losses and economic strife while being excluded from government assistance programs.  • What are alternative vehicles…

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    The Plight of Latino-owned Business Growth During COVID-19 [Video]

    The Aspen Institute May 19, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • This panel is hosted by the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program and the Latino Business Action Network (LBAN) where panelists led a discussion about the…

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    The Lack of Wired Internet Access in Baltimore

    Smart Cities Dive May 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A study commissioned by the Abell Foundation found that 96,000 Baltimore households lack wired internet access and shed light on the digital divide.  • The creation of…

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    Finding the Right Nonprofit Employer or Volunteer Opportunity

    GuideStar

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Erica Roberts explains how GuideStar Nonprofit Profiles can be a helpful tool when searching for the right employer or volunteer opportunity. · Can this tool advance…

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    Homelessness in 2020

    Ending Homelessness May 18, 2020

    The State of Homelessness: 2020 Edition adds new features that help providers, communities, and the press better understand the nature of homelessness and service systems going into the COVID-19 health and economic…

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    Capitalizing On Data And Digital Technology In Nonprofits

    Stanford Social Innovation Review May 18, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Khuloud Odeh and Shena Ashley, at Stanford Social Innovation Review, encourage nonprofits to take advantage of crucuial data and digital technology. • How are you utilizing data…

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    How To Embrace Size And Make An Impact As A Small Foundation

    Grantmakers In Health May 17, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Heather Flaherty, at Grantmakers In Health, offers eight suggestions on how to impact change as an effective small foundation. • What can you do to stay within…

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    The Beneficial Rise of ESG Investments During COVID-19

    AVPN May 16, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sanchita Talukdar illuminates one bright side effect of the pandemic, with ESG investments demonstrating strong, favorable growth.  • How do these investments benefit businesses and ecomonic…

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    How Community-based Models Can Pioneer the COVID-19 Response in Some Countries

    Brookings May 15, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Many low-and middle-income countries can benefit from community-based models centered in expertise and support from community organizations in responding to COVID-19.  • How can donors help identify…

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