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    The Genetically Engineered Animals We Never Knew

    The New Food Economy Jun 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · The New Food Economy reveals a few of the animals that have been genetically modified and engineered and the fears of public perception that kept them…

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    Mississippi Jobs: Are Workers Ready for Automation?

    The Hechinger Report Jun 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Megan Conn explains why Mississippi jobs are particularly vulnerable to automation and shares ways to improve long-term outcomes for employment in the state.  • How can funders…

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    2019 State Trends in Child Well-being

    The Annie E. Casey Foundation Jun 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Annie E. Casey Foundation breaks down state trends in child well-being using the most recent data, which they compare with the 1990 version of the same…

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    Embracing the Business Mindset for Financing Development Work

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Jun 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • In order to finance the SDGS, the development sector will have to turn to innovative financing models like social enterprises, global partnerships with corporations and other…

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    Can Sustainable Development Be a Stimulus for Civil Society?

    Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Jun 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The SDG Philanthropy Platform Pilot can spark civil society leaders to work in tandem with governments and philanthropic stakeholders to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. • How is…

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    What Should Philanthropists Do with Their Power?

    Forbes Jun 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeff Raikes reflects on a recent discussion he had with Anand Giridharadas and outlines how wealthy philanthropists can effectively use power: Defer to communities in need.  •…

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    Future Risks to and Opportunities for the Female Workforce

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Jun 18, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Marissa Wesely and Linda Midgley discuss how technology and automation present significant risks for the future of the female workforce, but also opportunities to help women reach…

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    How Solutions Journalism Helps Reporters Look Outside of Their Own Communities

    The Whole Story Jun 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Reporters and editors share how utilizing solutions journalism approach to cover stories in other communities helped them understand issues more broadly. • How can donors help…

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    How Market Forces Could Improve How We Eat

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Jun 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Finding common ground between health advocates and the food and beverage industries can save lives, prevent chronic disease across the nation and improve how we eat.…

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    At This Refugee Camp, Residents Are Replanting 40,000 Trees

    Fast Company Jun 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company reports on a refugee camp in Cameroon, where those fleeing from Boko Haram from Nigeria are replanting trees originally cut down to provide firewood.…

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    Are American Families Going to be Priced Out of Child Care?

    Pacific Standard Jun 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Elise Franchino at Pacific Standard writes on the current state of child care in America, and she proposes that states and localities should work together to have…

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    Don’t Tell Low-income Students to Skip College

    The Hechinger Report Jun 17, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jim McCorkell argues that instead of telling low-income students not to attend college, we should inform students about the risk, rewards, and best ways to navigate college. …

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