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    Delusional Altruism: Insights by Kris Putnam-Walkerly [Webinar]

    Giving Compass Mar 30, 2020

    In her latest book, Delusional Altruism: Why Philanthropists Fail To Achieve Change and What They Can Do To Transform Giving, philanthropy advisor Kris Putnam-Walkerly provides real-world advice and practical guidance to help philanthropists…

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    Improved Infection Control in Nursing Homes Needed to Prevent COVID-19

    The Conversation Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kathryn Hyer, David Dosa, and Lindsay J. Peterson explain what is needed to keep nursing home residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.  • How can you advocate…

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    The Challenges for Native-serving Community Centers During the COVID-19 Pandemic

    Native Americans in Philanthropy Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Native Americans in Philanthropy interviews Shawna Maher, a Relationship Guidance Specialist at Denver Indian Center, about the difficulties of serving Native people during the COVID-19 pandemic.  •…

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    Face Mask Shortage Leaves Farmworkers Unprotected

    The Counter Mar 30, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Cimini explains that panic buyers and hospitals responding to coronavirus have created a shortage of face masks needed to safely conduct farm work.  • Supply shortages…

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    Intermediaries Can Address Nonprofit Obstacles

    Peak Grantmaking

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Krista Batey explains that intermediaries can help nonprofits by providing operational backbone, strategic capacity, expert guidance, and can act as a liaison between foundations and grantees. …

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    Corporate Renewable Energy in the Age of COVID-19

    GreenBiz Mar 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for GreenBiz, Sarah Golden addresses the impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on achieving corporate energy goals. · How does the economy impact achieving these…

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    COVID-19 Highlights Connectivity Gap In Rural Communities

    Education Dive Mar 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Despite the COVID-19 pandemic emphasizing the importance of closing the digital divide in rural areas, superintendents report that the connectivity gap is still very prevalent. ·…

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    A Changing Climate Threatens Crop Diversity

    Harvest Public Media Mar 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for Harvest Public Media, Christopher Walljasper explains how the changing climate in North Dakota is leading some farmers to change the types of crops they grow. ·…

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    Who Gets to Go to College When All College Is Online?

    Urban Institute Mar 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Urban Institute touches on the challenges for disadvantaged communities posed by online distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. · What challenges do students face with online…

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    What The US Can Learn About The COVID-19 Pandemic

    The Conversation Mar 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Writing for The Conversation, Angela Clendinin examines how countries are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and what lessons can be learned from past outbreaks. · How can…

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    How to Bolster Nonprofit Organizations During COVID-19

    National Center for Family Philanthropy Mar 29, 2020

    The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is complicating an already complex funding landscape for nonprofits. While the need for nonprofits’ programs and services is increasing—exponentially for some—nonprofits are having to cancel events,…

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    Detroit School Districts Provide More Meal Sites

    Chalkbeat Mar 29, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The city of Detroit is expanding resources for recreational centers to become meal sites to feed and take care of Detroit students.  • What other supports…

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