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    Forgiving Student Debt Is Not the Way to Ensure Economic Freedom

    The Heritage Foundation Aug 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Anthony Kim at The Heritage Foundation argues that making students carefree by forgiving debt doesn’t mean ensuring their economic freedom. It simply means that someone else may be…

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    Why Some Doctors Purposely Misdiagnose Patients

    The Atlantic Aug 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Atlantic recounts a Michigan doctor who has been accused by hundreds to falsely diagnose them with epilepsy, however, this doctor’s misdiagnosing patients could be more…

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    Finding Farmland in the Backyard

    Food Tank Aug 22, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank highlights a multi-locational market garden in Georgia, Grow with the Flow, which uses neighbors’ underutilized lawns and farmlands to grow naturally certified produce.  • How can…

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    How to Help Inmates Heal After the Trauma of Prison

    YES! Magazine

    Giving Compass’ Take: · Allen Arthur explains that after prison, many men face challenges adapting back into society and participating in their communities. The Thrive program in New York is…

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    The Importance of Small Business Development

    The Aspen Institute

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Katherine Jollon Colsher, National Director of Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Initiative, discusses the importance of training for small business development.  • What are the benefits of workforce…

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    Advisors Help When Philanthropists Need Direction

    Worth

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Eric Kessler explains how Arabella Advisors helps philanthropists navigate the challenges of philanthropy effectively.  • Would your philanthropic efforts benefit from professional advising?  • Learn about choosing the…

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    Christal Jackson on Venture Philanthropy’s Role in Underserved Communities

    BlackHer Aug 22, 2019

    How do you define philanthropy? It is truly an action verb. It’s an expression of love for humanity. Over the years, my understanding of philanthropy has evolved. I believe philanthropy…

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    Barriers Still Remain for Electric Vehicles

    The Aspen Institute Aug 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ian Bogost, writing for The Aspen Institute, describes the challenges that electric vehicles still face before they become more commonplace in the market.  • Specifically, EVs must…

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    Hawaiian Fishpond Restoration Looks to the Past to Feed the Future

    Food Tank Aug 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Food Tank highlights a nonprofit that is working to rebuild and preserve the traditional structure of fishponds in the Hawaiian Islands, and, by using ancient foodways of…

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    How to Divest from Immigrant Detention

    Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees Aug 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees shares advice for funders who want to divest from immigrant detention.  • How much of your financial assets are currently engaged…

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    Who Should Pell Grants Serve?

    American Enterprise Institute Aug 21, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jason D. Delisle and Cody Christensen argue that Pell Grants have suffered from mission creep – serving middle-income students in addition to low-income students.  • Who should…

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    It’s Not Just a Fund for Women, It’s a Community

    Gender and Giving Aug 21, 2019

    Earlier in her career at a staffing agency, Judy Bishop remembers when companies would call and specifically ask for a man or a woman depending on the position. Men were…

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