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    Kids are Healthier After Green School Bus Makeovers

    Futurity Nov 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jennifer Rainey Marquez discusses how relatively inexpensive engine retrofits on school buses improve student health and academic performance. • What are other opportunities within communities to stop pollution…

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    Foundation’s Response to the Migrant Humanitarian Crisis

    Packard Foundation Nov 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Carlin Politzer and Linda Gargiulo discuss the Packard Foundations grant to Hispanics in Philanthropy in order to support humanitarian needs of migrants. • How can donors help…

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    Supporting Immigrant Artists and Building a Network of Support

    Americans for the Arts Nov 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Alicia Ethni covers New York Foundations for the Arts and its Immigrant Artist Mentoring Program that fosters community and collaboration. • What organizations are supporting arts and…

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    Local News Outlets Can Fill the Media Trust Gap

    The Conversation Nov 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Damian Radcliffe highlights the importance of local news and recommends four ways that local news stations can improve their public relationship. • How can donors best support…

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    Addressing Fairness in the Context of Artificial Intelligence

    Brookings Nov 23, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Caitlin Chin and Bhaargavi Ashok discuss the recent ethical questions around fairness and equity when Artificial Intelligence is used in the legal system. • What measures can…

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    Schools in Chicago Boost Learning Through Structured Play

    Education Dive Nov 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Eliza Chappell Elementary School in Chicago partners with a nonprofit organization to help its students make the most of structured play.  • Research shows that structured…

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    How to Avoid Tokenizing Trauma By Listening

    FeedbackLabs Nov 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Understanding trauma survivors’ stories and genuinely listening means prioritizing them as individuals and experts, rather than tokenizing them for their experiences. Additionally, diverse voices should be…

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    Detroit School District Starts Teacher Mentorship Program

    Chalkbeat Nov 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Detroit School district is planning a teacher mentorship program in an effort to develop the skillsets of its newest educators.  • What are the benefits of…

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    Why the World Needs to Focus on Energy Efficiency Goals

    SmartCitiesDive Nov 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A new study from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) reveals seven areas where the world is close to accomplishing key solutions in energy efficiency that could help…

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    Addressing the Gender Data Gap Across Research and Industries

    Brookings Nov 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The gender data gap is pervasive across industries like health, science, and policymaking, which can be exclusive of women and neglectful of their needs.  • How…

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    The Success of Pop-up Giving Circles

    eJewish Philanthropy Nov 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta (JWFA) hosted a successful pop-up giving circle that helped make decisions through a collective grantmaking process.  • How can other…

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    Deepening Impact By Adding a Local Focus

    Magnify Community Nov 22, 2019

    Giving locally offers a powerful opportunity to deepen impact, test scalable interventions, increase accountability, and facilitate engagement to make giving more rewarding. When making philanthropic decisions, donors face a dizzying…

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