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    First-generation Ranchers Are Committed to Improving the Land

    The Conversation Jan 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • First-generation ranchers are younger, diverse, and using innovative strategies to reduce the state’s carbon emissions.  • How can new ranchers benefit from donor support? • Learn…

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    Puerto Rico’s Earthquakes Threaten Indigenous Heritage

    The Conversation Jan 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jorge L. Chinea describes the impact of the Puerto Rico earthquakes on the indigenous culture and heritage of the Taíno people.  • How can disaster relief efforts…

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    How Philanthropy is Helping Expand Community Media

    NiemanLab Jan 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • With funding from the Knight Foundation, the Democracy Fund, and the Ford Foundation,  CUNY’s Center for Community Media can expand from NYC to serve news organizations…

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    Student-Centered Data Should Be at the Forefront

    eJewish Philanthropy Jan 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Zev Eleff and Alex Jakubowski discuss why student-centered data can have a real impact on the effectiveness of community education programs.   • How are school districts in…

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    Summit Replay: Next Gen Social Justice Journeys

    Michael Moody Jan 28, 2020

    The Donor Journeys Initiative kicked-off in January 2019 at the 5th biennial National Summit on Family Philanthropy: Our Donor Journeys and Why They Matter. Hosted by the Dorothy A. Johnson…

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    Summit Replay: Journeys After Trauma

    Michael Moody Jan 28, 2020

    The Donor Journeys Initiative kicked-off in January 2019 at the 5th biennial National Summit on Family Philanthropy: Our Donor Journeys and Why They Matter. Hosted by the Dorothy A. Johnson…

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    Summit Replay: Partners Together on the Giving Path

    Michael Moody Jan 28, 2020

    The Donor Journeys Initiative kicked-off in January 2019 at the 5th biennial National Summit on Family Philanthropy: Our Donor Journeys and Why They Matter. Hosted by the Dorothy A. Johnson…

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    Lessons in Helping Humanity and Effective Philanthropy

    Forbes Jan 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Steve Forbes interviews Jacqueline Novogratz, an outcomes-oriented, effective philanthropist on her perspective of entrepreneurship, accountable institutions, and more. • How can your philanthropy help with global development?  •…

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    Inside Adidas’s Ambitious Plan to End Plastic Waste in a Decade

    Fast Company Jan 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Elizabeth Segran at Fast Company writes on Adidas’ plan to end plastic waste and develop its current sustainability strategy. • How can other large fashion brands follow…

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    Can Tiny Doses of Lithium Treat Alzheimer’s Disease?

    Futurity Jan 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study using rats suggests that very low doses of a certain formulation of lithium can halt signs of advanced Alzheimer’s disease and recover lost…

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    How Well Are Teachers Being Taught?

    The 74 Jan 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new report highlighted by Mikhail Zinshteyn at the 74 finds that a majority of teacher prep programs are thoroughly instructing future educators on the science…

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    Why Supporting Student Success in Small Ways is Important

    The 74 Jan 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Data shows that supporting students through writing letters home is an effective form of positive feedback, particularly for low-income high achieving students.  • What other ways…

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