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    Nonprofits and Philanthropy Need to Take Center Stage

    The Center for Effective Philanthropy Aug 3, 2019

    For too long, nonprofits have been overlooked and undervalued for all they do to strengthen communities, to address the issues others can’t or won’t, or, for that matter, to drive…

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    New York City is Set to Ban Foie Gras

    The New Food Economy Aug 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Sam Bloch from The New Food Economy reports that legislators are wanting to ban foie gras in New York City saying it’s an animal welfare issue,…

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    How Artificial Intelligence Will Impact Your Life

    VOX Aug 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: · AI Now Institute founders Kate Crawford and Meredith Whittaker discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) will change your life and the impact it will have on society. ·…

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    Four Ways States Can Help Students With Disabilities Graduate Ready for Employment

    The 74 Aug 2, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Karla Phillips and Travis Pillow share four strategies for states to help students with disabilities graduate with the skills they need to enter the workforce.  • How…

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    Why College Costs Are Out of Control

    The Heritage Foundation Aug 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Heritage Foundation examines how the increasing costs of college are leading students to borrow more money and take on more debt. • How can funders help…

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    This Program Seeks to Tackle Childhood Obesity

    The Riverdale Press Aug 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The Wellness in Schools nonprofit program’s goal is to end child obesity by partnering with public schools and providing nutritious food and education. This article shows how…

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    Concrete Strategies are Emerging for Implementing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Principles

    Johnson Center Aug 1, 2019

    The philanthropic sector has historically played a major role in advancing social justice. Philanthropists and nonprofit organizations form the bedrock of our communities, addressing the challenges of housing, feeding, clothing,…

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    Fast-Casual Vegan Restaurant Proves Plants Are Tasty

    Food Tank Aug 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take:  • A Detroit-based fast-casual vegan restaurant is bringing unique food combinations that are appealing to the masses and proving plants are tasty. • How can this story inspire…

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    Yellowstone Grizzly Bears are Back on the Protected Species List

    Pacific Standard Aug 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The United States Fish and Wildlife Service announced the restoration of grizzly bear protection. The restoration is a victory for many conservationists and environmentalists, although not everyone…

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    The Fight for Women’s Rights in Sports Continues

    Global Citizen Aug 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The fight for equal pay continues across a range of industries, including the sports world. • How can donors work to close the pay gap? •…

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    What Does Racial Equity Mean in Maine?

    The 74 Aug 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Ed Cervone discusses how MaineSpark is working to address racial equity in Maine – one of the nation’s whitest states.  • How can funders work to increase racial…

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    Milliken v. Bradley and School Segregation in Detroit

    Chalkbeat Aug 1, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Kalyn Belsha and Koby Levin explain how the Milliken v. Bradley Supreme Court case is shaping school segregation in Detroit. • How can funders address long-standing segregation in…

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