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    An Analysis of Five Charitable Giving Policy Proposals

    Lilly Family School of Philanthropy | Independent Sector Jun 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Research from The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy reveals how five different charitable policy proposals would impact giving.  • Which, if any, of these…

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    What Does the Trade War With China Mean for American Jobs?

    Pacific Standard Jun 14, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Jeffrey Kucik unpacks what the trade war with China means for American jobs and wages, outlining where gains and losses are occurring.  • How can funders work…

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    How Philanthropy Can Work Toward Systems Change

    Alliance Magazine Jun 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • The authors discuss how philanthropists are uniquely positioned to implement systems change work, and offer recommendations to normalize this approach to social problem-solving.  • What are…

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    Understanding How to Approach Unrestricted Funding

    Giving Evidence Jun 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • It’s important to understand the problem and prevalence of restricted funding methods in order to change donor behavior toward unrestricted support. • What are the key…

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    How Donors Can Use Resources to Invest in Immigrant and Refugee Movements

    Independent Sector Jun 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy’s vice president Timi Gerson discusses the Movement Investment Project, a recent initiative to compel donors to fund local, grassroots-led movements rather…

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    Giving Students Employment Opportunities During College to Pay for Higher Education Costs

    The Hechinger Report Jun 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Students from the University of Utah share their employment experiences, acquired through a nonprofit called Education at Work that arranges partnerships between universities and large employers. …

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    An Increase in Non-suicidal Injuries Should Spark Action

    Seattle Children's Hospital Jun 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: •  Dr. Yolanda Evans, an adolescent medicine specialist at Seattle Children’s, discusses the recent increase in non-suicidal injuries in teens and makes suggestions on how parents can help…

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    Schools Need to Address Teacher Attrition With New Approaches

    Education Dive Jun 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • High rates of teacher attrition is a significant issue for school superintendents to address. Education experts offer a variety of different approaches to increase retention.  •…

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    Is Technology in Schools Boosting Education Outcomes?

    The Hechinger Report Jun 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • There is a growing body of evidence that indicates technology in schools worldwide is not boosting positive educational outcomes. But in the United States, there are…

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    How One Company is Moving Up Their Renewable Energy Goals

    Fast Company Jun 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Adele Peters reports that Anheuser-Busch is moving their 100% renewable energy target by four years by purchasing offsets.  • What do earlier targets mean for the future of…

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    Beyond Education: What Is Needed to Lift Up the American Middle Class

    Common Dreams Jun 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Nick Hanauer argues that improving the education system will not be sufficient to lift up the American middle class. He lists other policies that together can build…

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    Is Automation Labor-Displacing?

    Brookings Jun 13, 2019

    Giving Compass’ Take: • Researchers from Brookings explain why automation may not be labor-displacing in spite of widespread fears to the contrary.  • How can funders work to ensure that middle-…

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