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    Bringing the Nonprofit Perspective into Debates About Donor-Advised Funds

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Jan 28, 2020

    Donor-advised funds (DAFs) have grown significantly in recent years. In 2018, DAFs reached new highs in four key metrics: dollars distributed from DAFs to charitable organizations, dollars contributed by donors to…

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    Prison and Jail Phone Justice Priorities in 40 States

    Prison Policy Initiative Jan 28, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Peter Wagner and Alexi Jones provide a list of top priority prison and jail phone justice reforms needed in 40 states.  • What do prison and jail phone calls…

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    How Five Colleges are Offering Income-Share Agreements

    EdSurge

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Sydney Johnson discusses the rise of income-share agreements at colleges and explains how five different schools have implemented this tuition-financing option for students.  · How can income-share…

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    Why Older Couples are Increasingly Living Apart

    TIME Magazine

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Judith Graham reports on the phenomenon of older adults engaging in committed relationships but living apart rather than marrying or cohabitating. • Isolation is a major…

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    How the Bronx Plan Brings More Resources

    Chalkbeat Jan 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Bronx Plan helps revitalize schools that have been under-resourced for long periods by allocating funding to schools targeted at solving critical issues.  • How can…

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    Support for Family Caregivers Could Improve

    Futurity Jan 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to researchers, family caregivers report that medical health care workers provide little to no support for them when managing older adults’ health needs.  • How…

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    A Grandson Continues the Family Legacy at Palmquist Farms

    Food Tank Jan 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Austin Palmquist discusses his role as a young farmer with Niman Ranch and motivation for sustainably raising 400 hogs annually and the importance of this traditional practice. …

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    Improving Public Charter Schools Through Facilities Support

    Walton Family Foundation Jan 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Walton Family Foundation shares insights into helping public charter schools to find, secure, and renovate facilities based on the Building Equity Initiative. • What support do charter schools…

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    Cities Are Banning Cashless Stores: What are the Pros and Cons?

    Smart Cities Dive Jan 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Julie Littman reports that New York City has joined others in banning cashless stores. Advocates say going cashless excludes un- and under-banked individuals while storeowners say going…

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    STEM Trends to Watch for in 2020

    100Kin10 Jan 27, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: • 100Kin10 highlights ongoing trends and share its predictions for STEM education in 2020 and beyond.  • Which of these trends are you prepared to support?  • Learn…

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    Stopping Lake Erie From Turning Toxic

    Grist Jan 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Despite being able prevent Lake Erie from turning toxic every year, Jamie Smith Hopkins from the Center for Public Integrity reports that Ohio officials still aren’t cracking…

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    Breaking Bad Philanthropic Habits: Disrupting Three Habits that Prevent Equity

    Justice Funders Jan 26, 2020

    Giving Compass’ Take: · This article from Justice Funders focuses on breaking bad philanthropic habits in order to embrace your mission and achieve equity in the field. · How can organizations…

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