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    Sexual Abuse Against Gay and Bi Men Brings Unique Stigma and Harm

    The Conversation Sep 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Joan M. Cook and Amy Ellis explain the unique stigma attached to sexual abuse for gay and bi men and how it hurts their health.  • How…

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    Five Ways to Make Your Grant Review Board More Inclusive

    PEAK Grantmaking Sep 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Emily Withnall shares five ways to increase inclusivity in grant review boards to make better grants.  • How can these practices be incorporated into your process?  •…

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    Gender and Generosity

    Forbes Sep 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Thomas Bognanno breaks down the gender differences in giving and offers reasons why these discrepancies might be important.  • How can funders use this information to inform…

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    LGBT Women Fare Worst After Cancer

    Futurity Sep 4, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jessica Colarossi reports that research has found that LGBT people – especially women – fare worse than their straight counterparts when it comes to cancer.  • How…

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    Autism Rates Increase Within Minority Communities

    Futurity Sep 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • According to a new study, the rates of autism in children of racial minorities is increasing and surpassing those of white  children. • Researchers say that…

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    Study Reveals Perceived Health Bias Toward Pregnant Women of Color

    Futurity Sep 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • A study from the University of Washington interviewed 22 self-identified women of color, revealing that they believed interactions with doctors and nurses were misleading and biased. …

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    In the Era of #MeToo, Sexual Assault Survivors Still Face Barriers to Treatment

    Mashable Sep 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Despite it being the #MeToo era, many sexual assault survivors are struggling to get access to adequate therapy. • What are alternative options for sexual assault…

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    CEO Activism: The Potential for Positive Social Change

    Money Control Sep 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • CEO activism is the practice of corporate CEOs taking leadership roles to champion social causes. • How can donors and CEOs who are active in the…

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    Adequately Assessing the Health Benefits of Organic Food

    The Conversation Sep 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • It has been difficult to research the health benefits of organic food consumption. However, this recent study sheds light on how to improve the process of…

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    10 Lessons From Health Care on Quality Improvement

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Sep 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Stanford Social Innovation Review highlights 10 pitfalls and promising practices drawn from experimentation with quality-improvement methods and performance management in health care. • How can these lessons help…

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    Restaurants Are Helping to Drive Carbon Farming Practices

    Food Tank Sep 3, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • By donating a portion of each diner’s check, restaurants can help fund the implementation of carbon farming practices, which can be a key driver in the fight…

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    Charity the Right Way: A Hand Up is Better Than a Hand-Out

    Medium

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Doug Andrew argues that charitable programs that engage individuals in improving their own lives are more effective than hand outs.  • Do you agree with his assessment?…

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