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    A Critical Reflection on Social Impact Bonds

    Stanford Social Innovation Review

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Michael J. Roy, Neil McHugh, and Stephen Sinclair examine social impact bonds (SIBs) and find some reasons for concern, specifically when it comes to technical challenges.…

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    Building Communities Where Black Men and Boys Can Thrive

    Philantopic by Candid

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sheba Rogers discusses what is needed to build communities where Black men and boys can thrive according to the Campaign for Black Male Achievement. • How can funders…

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    How Climate Change Impacts Farmers

    The New Food Economy

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Mark Oprea explains that due to climate change, an increase in severe flooding in the Midwestern part of the United States is forcing farmers to make…

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    Challenges that Will Impact the Nonprofit Sector In 2020

    Forbes

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are nine challenges that might impact the nonprofit sector in 2020 and some useful tips on how donors can offer support.  • COVID-19 was an…

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    How to Work Remote and Respond to a Global Pandemic

    Medium Mar 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ryan Eller, writing for Medium, discusses how to build movements while working remotely in response to COVID-19.  • What are the most significant barriers for funders working…

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    How Family Funders Can Turn Concern into Action in Response to COVID-19

    National Center for Family Philanthropy Mar 23, 2020

    News, advice, and responses are quickly evolving regarding the global Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) outbreak and the related global economic downturn. The impact of the dual crises creates anxiety but…

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    Ladder Funding: A Collaborative Approach to Social Change

    PhilanTopic Mar 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  The Pollination Project (TPP) coordinates ladder funding with its grantees by providing support for local leaders that allows them to take necessary steps to engage with donors.  •…

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    The Biggest Myths About Nonprofit Work Debunked

    Forbes Mar 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nonprofit Forbes Council offers 10 of the biggest myths about nonprofit work and explains why these assumptions are false.  • How can busting nonprofit myths help…

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    How Technology Can Keep College Campuses Safe

    Education Dive Mar 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are four innovative ways that technology can help increase college campus safety and ensure students can feel secure at school.  • How can donors contribute…

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    Lessons Funders Have Learned So Far in Responding to COVID-19

    Medium Mar 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are five learnings from donors as they respond to COVID-19. Some of these lessons may be useful long-term practices.  • What lessons are you learning…

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    Why Donors Should Support the Arts in 2020

    ARTS Blog Mar 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Here are 10 reasons from Randy Cohen on why funders should support the arts in 2020, taking into account that the benefits of arts last through…

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    Prostitution and Homelessness

    Chicago Coalition for the Homeless Mar 23, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Chicago Coalition for the Homeless shares important data and information about the relationship between prostitution and homelessness that funders can use to guide effective giving. …

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