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    Young Parents Balancing Work and Education Face Hurdles

    Urban Institute Nov 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Urban Institute research analyzed how young parents are balancing obtaining degrees and taking care of their children at the same time. •The study identified that childcare…

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    Should States Eliminate Remedial Education Placement Tests?

    The Hechinger Report Nov 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • States are still trying to grapple with whether or not remedial education courses in higher ed are helping students pass or hindering success.  • What are…

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    The Benefits of Congestion Pricing

    Smart Cities Dive Nov 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Chris Teale reports that congestion pricing could increase equity in mobility and address climate change if the unpopular policy can be implemented.  • Could congestion pricing…

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    Realities of Undocumented Families after Disasters

    Center for Disaster Philanthropy Nov 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kate Vickery illustrates the devastating choices that undocumented families face as they struggle to cope with the aftermath of natural disasters.  • How can funders help to…

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    Overview of Sub-Saharan African Immigrants in the U.S.

    Migration Policy Institute Nov 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Carlos Echeverria-Estrada and Jeanne Batalova provide an overview of the demographics of the more than 2 million sub-Saharan African immigrants living in the U.S. in 2018.  • How…

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    One Foundation’s Shift to Disability-inclusive Grantmaking

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Nov 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Rachele Tardi and Zachary Turk shares how the Open Society Foundations shifted their application and event practices to be disability-inclusive.  • How can you make your process more…

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    Why Major Donors Need to Ensure Nonprofits Understand Giving Pockets

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Nov 20, 2019

    While nonprofit leaders struggle to understand major donors, those same donors often tell me they are interested in effective giving and impact. And yet, donors seldom understand the importance of…

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    How Can Policy Encourage Youth Outdoors?

    Youth Outdoor Policy Nov 20, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Youth Outdoor Policy Playbook outlines successful policy shifts that can encourage youth to spend time outdoors which has benefits for youth and the environment.  •…

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    How Sesame Workshop Helps Kids Affected by the Opioid Crisis

    Fast Company Nov 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Fast Company reports on the nonprofit behind ‘Sesame Street’ and how part of their team focused on supporting kids in times of trauma and those affected…

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    Building Multiracial Democracy Through Community-based Organizing

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Nov 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Faith in Minnesota (FiMN) shares lessons after scaling political programs and devising a two-year campaign strategy that engaged citizens in building a multiracial democracy.  • How can…

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    Helping Philanthropists and Organizations Go Beyond Collective Impact

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Nov 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Eric Nee, at Stanford Social Innovation Review, discusses a new model called the community system solutions framework that aims to go beyond collective impact to become…

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    An Effort to Improve and Advance Job Quality in the United States

    The Aspen Institute Nov 19, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Aspen Institute Economic Opportunities Program plans to engage with leaders across industries to improve job quality and help employees gain access to more economic opportunities.  • How…

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